Applications are invited for recruitment of 14 vacant positions or career in NID Jorhat Assam in 2026.
National Institute of Design (NID) Jorhat Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Faculty and Master Craftsman (Bamboo & Cane) in 2026.
Name of post : Principal Designer (Professor)
No. of posts : 3
Essential Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree /Post Graduate Diploma in Design from a recognized University / Reputed Institution.
Minimum Experience: Minimum ten years in relevant field of Design
Age: Not exceeding 55 years, as on the last date of application.
Desirable: PhD in Design with relevant academic & design practice experience / relevant design research experience/ relevant industry experience/ relevant experience in academic administration. High calibre portfolio of work in academics/practise and held senior positions in professional academic/ industry career.
Name of post : Senior Designer (Associate Professor)
No. of posts : 3
Essential Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree /Post Graduate Diploma in Design from a recognized University / Reputed Institution.
Minimum Experience: Minimum ten years in relevant field of Design
Age: Not exceeding 50 years, as on the last date of application.
Desirable: PhD in Design with relevant academic & design practice experience / relevant design research experience/ relevant industry experience/ relevant experience in academic administration. High calibre portfolio of work in academics/practise and held senior positions in professional academic/industry career.
Name of post : Associate Senior Designer (Assistant Professor)
No. of posts : 2
Essential Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree /Post Graduate Diploma in Design from a recognized University / Reputed Institution.
Minimum Experience: Minimum seven years in relevant field of Design
Age: Not exceeding 50 years, as on the last date of application.
Desirable: PhD in Design with relevant academic & design practice experience / relevant design research experience/ relevant industry experience. High calibre portfolio of work in academics/ practise and held senior positions in professional academic/industry career.
Name of post : Master Craftsman (Bamboo & Cane)
No. of posts : 1
Essential Qualifications:
SSC, preferably with ITI in relevant or allied trade with 10(Ten) years post qualification experience in bamboo and cane crafts.
OR
Diploma in relevant or allied trade with 5 (Five) years post qualification experience in bamboo and
cane crafts.
Relevant Experience in training or certification in bamboo/cane craft with large-scale craft installations or exhibition work, working with MSMEs, artisan groups, or craft organizations.
Age: Upper age limit 55 years (May be relaxed for deserving candidates).
How to apply :
For the posts of Faculty, candidates may apply online for the above posts through the Samarth portal link https://nidjrec.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login. Last Date for ONLINE application is 30.01.2026.
For the post of Master Craftsman, interested artisans/ craft persons may apply by sending an email to [email protected] with their resume and photos/portfolio of their work samples in Bamboo
material. OR Post the same documents in an envelope with the name of the post written on it, to the following address: The Chief Administrative Officer (I/c), National Institute of Design Assam, Tocklai, Rajabari, Jorhat-785014. Last date or submission of application: 30.01.2026 up to 05:00 pm.
Application Fees
Faculty: General / OBC : Rs. 1000/-, SC / ST / EWS : Rs. 500/-, PwD (Divyang) : Candidates Exempted
Master Craftsman : NIL