NIFTEM Food Department Recruitment 2026 | Salary Rs 40000 (Approx) | Last Date – 02/03/26 | Central Govt Jobs 2026

Organization Name	NIFTEM Thanjavur
Job Category	Central Govt Jobs
Job Type	Regular
Total Posts	09
Job Location	Thanjavur
Eligibility	All Over India
Start Date	01-02-26
End Date	02-03-26

Ministry of Food Industries Jobs 2026 Officially Released this Notification. NIFTEM Thanjavur Officials are inviting applications from the eligible and interested candidate. Central Govt Jobs 2026 Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Salary, Selection Process, How to Apply…etc

Post Name

1. Associate Professor (Food Process Engineering/Agricultural Process Engineering) – 03 Posts
2. Assistant Professor (Food Process Engineering / Agricultural Process Engineering) – 02 Posts 
3. Assistant Professor (Agricultural Entomology) – 01 Post
4. Assistant Professor (Livestock Product Technology / Meat Science and Technology) – 01 Post 
5. Assistant Professor (Food Science / Food Science and Nutrition) – 01 Post 
6. Assistant Professor (Food Science and Technology) – 01 Post 

Educational Qualification

1. Associate Professor (Food Process Engineering/Agricultural Process Engineering)
   • Essential Qualifications: 
   • Doctoral Degree in Post-Harvest Technology, Food Technology/Food Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Agricultural Process Engineering or Agricultural Engineering / Chemical Engineering specialized in Food Processing. 
   • Doctoral degree in relevant engineering with 6 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the Pay Band – 3 of Rs.15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs.5400/Rs.6000/Rs.7000/Rs.8000 (i.e., Level 10/11/12 of 7th CPC) having made contribution to Research/Teaching/Extension Education as evidenced by published work/innovations and impact. OR 
   • Master Degree in relevant Engineering subject with 10 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the Pay Band: 3 of Rs.15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs.5400/Rs.6000/Rs.7000/Rs.8000 (i.e., Level 10/11/12 of 7th CPC) having made contribution to research/teaching/extension Education as evidenced by published work/innovations and impact. 
   • Experience: 
   • Certificate in support of experience should be in proper format i.e., it should be on the Organization’s letter head bearing the date of issue, specified period of work, pay scale and specified job description issued by the “Competent Authority” with name, designation and seal.
2. Assistant Professor (Food Process Engineering / Agricultural Process Engineering) – Masters Degree in Post-Harvest Technology, Food Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Food Technology, Agricultural Process Engineering or Agricultural Engineering / Chemical Engineering, specialized in Food Processing 
3. Assistant Professor (Agricultural Entomology) – Masters Degree in Agricultural Entomology
4. Assistant Professor (Livestock Product Technology / Meat Science and Technology) – Masters degree in Veterinary / Animal Sciences with specialization in Livestock Products Technology / Meat Science and Technology 
5. Assistant Professor (Food Science / Food Science and Nutrition) – Masters Degree in Food Science / Food Science and Nutrition 
6. Assistant Professor (Food Science and Technology) – Masters Degree in Food Science and Technology / Food Technology 

Age Limit

1. Associate Professor – Not Exceeding 47 Years
2. Assistant Professor – Not exceeding 32 Years and 35 Years in case of Ph.D Holders

Salary Details

Check Posting wise salary in Official Notification

1. Research Associate (RA) – Rs. 61,000/- per month + HRA (for Master Degree holders) & Rs. 67,000/- per month + HRA (for Ph.D)

2. Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Rs. 42000 + HRA as applicable

3. Young Professional –Rs.45,000/- (Fixed) Consolidated Emolument

4. Food Analyst – Rs. 60,000/- (Consolidated)

Selection Process

• Short Listing 
• Interview 

Application Fees

SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates  – Nil

Other Candidates  – Rs.500/-

Important Date

Starting Date of the Application – 01-02-2026

End Date of the Application – 02-03-2026

How to Apply NIFTEM Food Department Recruitment 2026

Interested candidates must register and submit online applications at https://rectt.bsf.gov.in/. ONLINE REGISTRATION shall commence at 01.02.26 and will close at 02.03.2026

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