VMSBUTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 155 Faculty Posts

Nand Kishor Pokhriyal
Updated on: 24 Jun 2026
Closed On: Jul 07, 2026

A massive academic recruitment drive has opened up for higher education aspirants and technical scholars across various campuses!

The Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSBUTU), Dehradun (formerly known as Uttarakhand Technical University) has officially launched its recruitment notification for the Academic Session 2026-27. Under the official reference Ref. No. 853/वी०मा०सिं०भ० उ०प्र०वि०वि० / सहा०प्रो० / 2026-27, applications are invited for a massive pool of 155 Assistant Professor (Short-term Engagement) vacancies spread across multiple premium campuses in Uttarakhand.

If you have been looking for an elite teaching platform to showcase your research and instructional skills with a handsome consolidated salary, this is your chance. The application process is part online and part offline, with a strict final cutoff arriving in early July.

VMSBUTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview

These positions are purely temporary and are offered under a self-financed mode for university departments and its constituent various campuses as per term.

Important Timelines

Event Description Key Deadlines
Official Notification Date 16 June 2026
Last Date for Online Submission & Receipt of Hard Copy 07 July 2026 (Until 5:00 PM)
Selection Mode Academic Screening / Test + Presentation & Interview

Campus-Wise Vacancy Breakup

The 155 available posts are thoughtfully divided across distinct campuses to empower technological progress in the hills and plains of the state alike:

SI. No. Name of the Campus / Institute Total Vacancies
1 THDC-Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology, New Tehri 32 Posts
2 Women Institute of Technology, Dehradun 19 Posts
3 Institute of Technology, Gopeshwar 23 Posts
4 Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Institute of Technology, Tanakpur 33 Posts
5 Nanhi Pari Seemant Engineering Institute, Pithoragarh 09 Posts
6 Institute of Technology, Baun, Uttarkashi 12 Posts
7 Faculty of Technology (FOT), Dehradun 15 Posts
8 Faculty of Pharmacy (FOP), Dehradun 10 Posts
9 Faculty of Management (FOM), Dehradun 02 Posts
Grand Total Capacity 155 Vacancies

Comprehensive Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must possess the structural qualifications required by apex regulatory bodies like UGC, AICTE, or PCI at the time of form submission:

Departmental Education & Experience Thresholds

  • Engineering & Technology: B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in a relevant branch with first-class honors or an equivalent grade in any one of the degrees.
  • Management Disciplines: First-class Master's Degree in Business Administration/PGDM/C.A./ICWA/M.Com paired with a minimum of two years of professional experience post-degree.
  • Pharmacy Domain: B.Pharm degree registered under the Pharmacy Act alongside a First-Class Master's Degree (M.Pharm) in the appropriate branch of specialization.
  • Science & Humanities: A Master's degree with at least 55% marks in the allied subject. Additionally, candidates must have cleared UGC/CSIR NET, SLET, or SET, or hold a regular mode Ph.D. matching 2009/2016 regularizations.

Stipend, Fees, and Conditions

  • Monthly Remuneration: Appointees will receive a fixed consolidated salary of Rs. 57,700/- per month.
  • Application Fee: Rs. 2000/- for General/UR candidates, and Rs. 1000/- for SC/ST/OBC/EWS applicants.
  • Age Windows: Refer to Official Notification.

Two-Stage Structured Selection Pipeline

The matrix for filtering profiles utilizes clear metric points divided across academic scores and technical delivery:

  1. Stage 1 (Shortlisting Merit): Formulated out of 140 marks, comprising Basic Academic API score evaluations up to 100 marks and an optional technical subject knowledge written test worth 40 marks.
  2. Stage 2 (Final Selection): Purely determined on a physical presentation evaluating your teaching skills (20 marks) and a final interview round (10 marks), adding up to 30 marks.

Action Plan: How to Apply Successfully

Fulfill both application streams seamlessly to prevent automatic rejection at the manual sorting desk:

  1. Navigate to the online tracking system on the official website at www.uktech.ac.in and fill out your application accurately.
  2. Process the non-refundable processing fees via the online integrated payment systems.
  3. Download and print the completed application form.
  4. Attach your signature along with self-attested photocopies of all educational marksheets (10th to post-graduation/Ph.D.), valid registration sheets, category certificates, and transaction records.
  5. Place all items inside a secure envelope and dispatch it via Registered Post / Speed Post or drop it by hand to the Registrar's office at the address provided below before 07 July 2026 (5:00 PM).
Mailing Target Address:

The Registrar, Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University, Chandanwadi, Prem Nagar, Suddhowala, Dehradun - 248007 (Uttarakhand)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is NET/SLET/SET mandatory for Applied Sciences and Humanities subjects?

Yes, besides a Master's degree with 55% marks, clearing UGC/CSIR NET, SLET, or SET is essential. However, candidates holding a Ph.D. under specified regulations are exempted from this requirement.

Q2. What are the basic qualifications required for Engineering streams?

Candidates must possess a first-class (or equivalent) B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in the relevant engineering branch.

Q3. How many total vacancies are available under this VMSBUTU recruitment?

There are a total of 155 contractual vacancies across various campus institutes and departments.

Q4. What is the duration of this contractual faculty appointment?

The short-term engagement is for a maximum duration of 11 months or until a regular faculty member joins, whichever occurs earlier.

Q5. What is the monthly salary offered for the short-term Assistant Professor post?

Selected candidates will receive a fixed consolidated salary of Rs. 57,700 per month for the entire duration of their engagement.

Q6. Where can these selected Assistant Professors be posted within Uttarakhand?

Selected candidates can be posted in any of the university's campus institutes, located in areas such as New Tehri, Gopeshwar, Tanakpur, Pithoragarh, Uttarkashi, or Dehradun.

Q7. What is the last date to apply for VMSBUTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application and ensure the hard copy reaches the Registrar's office is 07 July 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Q8. Is the application mode entirely online or does it require postal submission?

It requires both. Candidates must submit the form online first, then download the printed copy and send it along with self-attested supporting documents via Registered/Speed Post or by hand.

Q9. What is the selection process for these Assistant Professor positions?

Candidates are initially shortlisted based on an Academic API Score and a written test (if conducted) out of 140 marks. Final selection is based purely on a teaching presentation (20 marks) and an interview (10 marks), totaling 30 marks.

Q10. What is the application fee structure for the different categories?

General and Unreserved candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 2000, while SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates are required to pay Rs. 1000.

Disclaimer: This information is compiled and verified from official notification for educational purposes. Always verify details from the official Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSBUTU), Dehradun website before applying.