NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, SHILLONG
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Shillong started its humble beginning from
June, 2008, NIFT is a pioneer Institute envisioning and evolving fashion business education in the
[Link] Shillong Campus is located at Umsawli, Mawpat, Shillong.
NIFT Shillong invites applications from the suitable candidates for the post of “Assistant
Professor” on Purely Short Term Contract Basis for a period of six months in a
consolidated monthly salary of Rs 55,000/- based upon the relevant qualification &
experience. 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 October, 2025 through e-mail only
on [Link]@[Link].
[HARD COPIES ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL
BE ASKED TO SUBMIT HARD COPIES]
Details Of The Post/ Eligibility:
No. Categories Details
1 Name of the Post Assistant Professor (Adhoc/Short Term Contract)
2 Number of Post 08
3 Education and other Post Graduate Degree from recognized University/
qualification 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
recognised 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
ANNEXURE-A
Faculty Competency Code with Educational Qualifications
Department Faculty Competency Qualification
required required
D1 D1-Master’s degree with [Link] Fashion
communication/communication design/visual
communication(can take any subject based on
specialisation)
FC 3 D4
D4-Master’s degree in Film
(1+1+1) design/photography/Animation
&multimedia/graphics & animation /Interactive
design/digital design
D5/D6 D5/[Link]. Accessory design/Masters degree in
Space design/Exhibition/Interior Design
FD 1 A1 Master’s degree with [Link] in Fashion Design
TD 1 A4 Masters Degree with B Des in Textile design
2 A2 A2-Master’s degree with [Link] in Accessory
design/product design/fashion&lifestyle
F&LA (1+1) accessories/Jewellery design/industrial design
B1 [Link]
FMS 1 J3 Masters Degree Finance/MBA Finance
Total 8 nos
PROCESS OF SELECTION:
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:
1. The candidates are required to pay Rs 300/- [ a l l c a t e g o r i e s ] on account of Application
Fee by depositing the same the following bank account and attaching the proof in the application
form. Candidates who do not submit their application fee will be rejected without
assigning any reason whatsoever] No representations against such rejection will be
entertained. 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
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The applicant must be a citizen of India.
2. The posts are to be filled up on Short Term Contract basis only for a period of six months or till the
finalization of regular recruitment whichever is earlier.
3. Number of positions/ vacancies mentioned in the advertisement is tentative. NIFT reserves the
right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies as per its requirement
4. The selection to the post shall be based on suitability of the candidate for the position which
shall be determined by NIFT Shillong in fair and transparent manner.
5. The prescribed qualifications are minimum. Mere possession and fulfilling of the
essential qualifications and experience may not entail a candidate to be called for selection
process. No correspondence will be entertained from the applicant either before or after the
selection. The decision of the NIFT shall be final and binding on all the candidates.
6. Incomplete or applications received without photograph, attested copies of required certificates
such as educational qualifications, caste/community/experience etc. and those received after the
prescribed last date for receipt of applications along with application fee, will summarily be
rejected without any communication to the candidates. No further correspondence will be
entertained in this regard.
7. All applicants must fulfil the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated
in the advertisement as on the last date of receipt of the applications. They are advised to satisfy
themselves before applying that they possess at least the essential qualifications and experience
laid down for the post as on the last date of receipt of the applications. No enquiries with
reference of eligibility will be entertained.
8. All correspondence from the Institute shall be sent only on the mail address provided by the
applicants in the Annexure-B (NIFT Application Form) and self attested documents in PDF format.
9. Scrutiny will be done to ascertain the eligibility & suitability of the candidates and only
shortlisted candidates will be considered / called for the further selection process/ interview.
10. The applicant(s) may have to present themselves for interaction with the Selection Committee
in order to access their capabilities with regard to specific requirements of NIFT Shillong.
11. If any document/ certificate furnished is in a language other than Hindi or English, a transcript
of the same duly attested by the candidate is to be submitted.
12. Persons with disabilities fulfilling the eligibility conditions are encouraged to apply.
13. Applicants are advised to provide correct/ valid data in respect of various information as
provided in this advertisement. Incorrect details provided by applicant will result in rejection of the
applications at any stage of the recruitment activity.
14. Any discrepancy found between the information given by the applicant & the information in
original documents will make the candidate ineligible.
15. The decision of the NIFT in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of
applications, mode of selection, and conduct of interview will be final and binding on the candidates.
16. The NIFT reserves the right to modify/ withdraw/cancel this notification at any time. The
Institute also reserves the right of rejecting any or all the applications without assigning any reasons
thereof.
17. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be
treated as a disqualification for the post.
18. No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained. NIFT Shillong shall not issue
notices regarding recruitment process in newspapers etc. Candidates are advised to visit the
NIFT Shillong website for updates regularly.
19. Employment in NIFT shall be governed by the rules and regulations, service conditions, as
notified by the Institute from time to time.
20. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at any
stage even after issuing an appointment letter, the NIFT reserves the right to
modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the applicant.
21. The list of eligible candidates, shortlisted by the Screening Committee based on the
documents submitted by them in terms of eligibility criteria i.e. Educational / Professional
Qualification and Experience, or any Addendum/ Corrigendum to this notice shall be uploaded
only on the website of NIFT Shillong.
[Link] any clarification, candidates may mail us at [Link]@[Link].
-Sd-
संयुक निदेशक (आइ/सी) / Joint Director
निफ् नशलांग / NIFT Shillong
A Premier Institute of Design, Management & Technology
Set up under an Act of Parliament
NIFT Shillong Campus, Umsawli, Mawpat, Shillong – 793012, Meghalaya
[Link]
Email: [Link]@[Link]