Thapar Institute Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – TIFAC-CORE Biotechnology Research Faculty
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Patiala is inviting online applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Research) under TIFAC-CORE in Agro & Industrial Biotechnology.
Thapar Institute Faculty Recruitment 2026
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology has invited applications for a research faculty position associated with TIFAC-CORE in Agro & Industrial Biotechnology (CORE).
Eligibility & Qualification
Candidates should possess qualifications relevant to biotechnology, botany or an allied discipline along with a strong research and publication background.
- B.Sc./B.Tech. and M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology / Botany or related discipline.
- Ph.D. in Biotechnology or an allied subject.
- Candidates should have a good publication record.
- Candidates who obtained their Ph.D. from TIET may also apply.
Preferred Specializations
🌱 Plant Biotechnology
Candidates with research expertise in plant biotechnology are encouraged to apply.
🧫 Plant Tissue Culture
Experience in plant tissue culture is one of the preferred areas mentioned in the recruitment advertisement.
Plus additional performance incentives for research, subject to institutional conditions.
Type of Appointment
- Nature of appointment: Contractual
- Initial appointment will be for 5 years.
- Performance will be evaluated annually.
What Thapar Institute Offers
- Extensive pedagogical training and development aligned with international standards.
- Opportunity to work closely with researchers from TIET and collaborators abroad.
- Research-focused academic environment.
- Professional and academic growth opportunities.
⏳ Application Deadline
The official TIFAC-CORE faculty recruitment advertisement does not mention a fixed closing date.
The vacancy is listed on the official Thapar Institute Faculty Openings page. Interested candidates should submit their online application as soon as possible while the recruitment remains active.
Candidates should check the official recruitment portal before applying because the institute may close the vacancy after receiving sufficient applications or selecting a suitable candidate.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Updated CV / Resume
- Recent passport-size photograph
- B.Sc. / B.Tech. qualification documents
- M.Sc. / M.Tech. qualification documents
- Ph.D. degree / completion details
- Research publication list
- Research experience details
- Plant Biotechnology / Plant Tissue Culture experience, if applicable
- Experience certificates
- Other relevant academic and research documents
Apply for Thapar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Applications for this recruitment are accepted online only. Candidates should visit the official Thapar Institute Faculty Openings page and use the online application facility.
Do not send the application through email.
Recruitment Contact
Dean Faculty
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Patiala, Punjab
Important Official Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Faculty Openings: Thapar Institute Faculty Openings
- Official Recruitment Advertisement: View TIFAC-CORE Advertisement
- Official Website: Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology


