Designation/Position- Faculty Recruitment- Direct
Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur invites applications for Faculty Recruitment- Direct from eligible and interested candidates
About- Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur has been established in year 2016 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh with a view for making it a leading Residential University to become a Centre of Excellence with a focus on Research and Development and Incubation in the field of Engineering, Technology, Basic & Applied Sciences, Humanities, Social Science & Management Architecture and other professional courses. HBTU aims to promote studies, research & innovation in Engineering areas of higher education, to enhance skill development through continuing education programme and knowledge, and to achieve excellence in higher Technical education.
Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur has invited online applications from eligible candidates for regular faculty positions across various departments, along with an administrative position. The recruitment notification was issued on 24 October 2026 under File No. 1460/HBTU/Estt/01/2026.
Summary
HBTU Kanpur is recruiting candidates for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Assistant Workshop Superintendent positions. Vacancies are available in departments including Oil Technology, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MCA, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Paint Technology, Plastic Technology, Physics, Food Technology, Mathematics, Leather Technology, Civil Engineering, and Humanities (Economics).
Applications must be submitted online only through the official HBTU website.
Designation
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor
- Assistant Workshop Superintendent
Research Area / Departments
Faculty vacancies are available in:
- Oil Technology
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- MCA
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Paint Technology
- Plastic Technology
- Physics
- Food Technology
- Mathematics
- Leather Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Humanities (Economics)
Vacancy Details
| Department | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Technology | 1 SC | 1 SC | — |
| Electronics Engineering | — | — | 1 UR* |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | 1 UR |
| MCA | — | 1 UR | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | 1 OBC** | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 OBC | 1 EWS | — |
| Chemistry | — | 1 SC | — |
| Paint Technology | 1 OBC | 1 UR + 1 OBC | 1 UR*** |
| Plastic Technology | 1 UR | 2 UR | — |
| Physics | — | — | 1 UR |
| Food Technology | — | 1 EWS | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | 1 UR + 1 UR**** |
| Leather Technology | 1 OBC | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 1 UR | — | — |
| Humanities (Economics) | — | 1 UR | — |
Administrative Position:
Assistant Workshop Superintendent – 1 UR vacancy
Vacancy Notes
- Electronics Engineering Assistant Professor post is expected to be vacated on 01 March 2027.
- ** Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor post is expected to be vacated on 01 August 2027.
- *** Paint Technology Assistant Professor post is expected to be vacated on 01 December 2026.
- **** One Assistant Professor post in Mathematics is expected to be vacated on 01 January 2027.
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications, experience, recruitment rules, and other eligibility requirements applicable to the respective post and department.
The detailed eligibility criteria, recruitment rules, screening and shortlisting criteria, general instructions, and other requirements are available in the official recruitment information published by HBTU.
Reservation will be implemented according to Uttar Pradesh Government norms, including vertical and horizontal reservation.
Reservation categories mentioned in the notification include:
- UR – Unreserved
- EWS – Economically Weaker Section
- OBC – Other Backward Classes
- SC – Scheduled Caste
- ST – Scheduled Tribe
Job Description
Selected candidates will be appointed to regular faculty positions at HBTU Kanpur and will be expected to undertake responsibilities associated with their respective academic positions and departments.
Faculty members may be involved in:
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses
- Conducting and supervising research activities
- Guiding students and research scholars
- Developing academic and research programs
- Participating in departmental and university activities
- Supporting academic administration and institutional responsibilities
The Assistant Workshop Superintendent will be responsible for workshop-related administrative and technical duties as prescribed under the University’s applicable recruitment rules.
Location
Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must submit their applications online only through the HBTU official website.
Candidates should:
- Visit the official HBTU website.
- Access the Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification/application portal.
- Read the detailed recruitment instructions and eligibility requirements carefully.
- Complete the prescribed online application form.
- Upload all required documents and supporting certificates.
- Verify the application details and submit the completed application before the deadline.
Official Website: HBTU, Kanpur – http://www.hbtu.ac.in
All recruitment-related correspondence should be sent to:
Email: recruitment2026@hbtu.ac.in
Last Date for Apply
08 December 2026 (Tuesday), up to 11:59 PM
Candidates must upload all relevant documents along with the online application before the deadline.
You can get our Regular updates on Telegram also
Find or Post Research Project PositionS – Researchersjob Board
See Also: Motivation Letter for PhD, Postdoc, and Other Research Positions
How to write a literature review: Tips, Format, and Significance
Research Proposal How to Write: Detail Guide and Template
