NIFT Shillong Recruitment 2026- NIFT Shillong invites applications from the suitable candidates for the post of “Assistant Professor” on Purely Short Term Contract Basis. The last date for submission of the application is 15.01.2026.
Post Name: Assistant Professor (Adhoc/Short Term Contract
No of posts: 8
Salary: Rs. 55,000/-
Essential Qualification:
Post Graduate Degree from recognized University/ Institute in any of the competencies as mentioned in Annexure-B with three years experience {including pre-qualification (post UG degree) experience} in teaching or research or in relevant industry in a recognized University/Institution
OR
PhD from recognized University/ Institution in a Subject relevant to any of the Competencies as mentioned in Annexure - B with one year’s experience {including pre qualification) Post UG Degree experience in a recognized University /Institution in teaching or Research or in relevant Industry.
Faculty Competency Code with Educational Qualifications:
1. Department: FC
No of post: 3 (1+1+1)
Competency wise required qualification:
D1- Master’s degree with B.Des Fashion communication/ communication design/ visual communication (can take any subject based on specialization)
D4- Master’s degree in Film design/ photography/ Animation & multimedia/ graphics & animation/ Interactive design/ digital design
D5/D6- B.Des. Accessory design/ Masters degree in Space design/ Exhibition/ Interior Design.
2. Department: FD
No of post: 1
Competency wise required qualification: A1: Master’s degree with B.Des in Fashion Design
3. Department: TD
No of post: 1
Competency wise required qualification: A4: Masters Degree with B Des in Textile design
4. Department: F&LA
No of post: 2 (1+1)
Competency wise required qualification:
A2-Master’s degree with B.Des in Accessory design/ product design/fashion & life style accessories/Jewellery design/industrial designB1-M.Arch
B1-M.Arch
5. Department: FMS
No of post: 1
Competency wise required qualification: J3: Masters Degree Finance/ MBA Finance
How to apply for NIFT Shillong Recruitment 2026- Assistant Professor Posts?
Interested candidates may submit the Annexure-B (NIFT Application Form) along with application fee receipt, passport size photograph, address, contact details, educational qualifications, experiences, etc. by or before 15th January, 2026 through e-mail on careers.shillong@nift.ac.in.
Hard copies of the application form along with all relevant documents are to be submitted by Speed Post to the following address:
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong Campus
Umsawli, Mawpat, Pin Code: 793012, Shillong, Meghalaya
Selection Procedure
The selection to the post shall be based on the academic credentials, experience and or performance in the interview. The selection committee shall be empowered to devise the selection criteria as deemed appropriate.
Application Fee
The candidates are required to pay Rs 300/- [all categories ] on account of Application Fee by depositing the same the following bank account and attaching the proof in the application form.
Fee once paid shall not be refunded back under any circumstances. BANK NAME-UNION BANK OF INDIA
IFSC CODE-UBIN0538507
BENIFICIARY NAME-NIFT GENERAL ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NO-385002050000002
Those who wish to apply are advised to go through the NIFT Shillong Recruitment 2026- Assistant Professor Posts official notification.