Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur Faculty and Administrative Positions 2026

This recruitment drive invites applications for senior and junior faculty roles across multiple specialized disciplines at Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur. Positions encompass Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor roles in specialized engineering branches such as Oil Technology, Paint Technology, Plastic Technology, Food Technology, Leather Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics Engineering, along with basic sciences, humanities, and computer applications.

Academic appointments in higher technical institutions require relevant qualifications aligning with AICTE or UGC regulations, such as a Ph.D. for senior posts and Master degrees in relevant disciplines with NET or Ph.D. for entry-level posts. Candidates must carefully inspect department-wise research, teaching, and publication criteria before initiating their application.

• Professor: See official notification for Pay Level and Academic Grade Pay details.
• Associate Professor: See official notification for Pay Level and Academic Grade Pay details.
• Assistant Professor and Assistant Workshop Superintendent: See official notification for Pay Level and Academic Grade Pay details.

Faculty positions at state technical universities in Uttar Pradesh operate under standard pay scales aligned with the 7th Central Pay Commission or UGC/AICTE pay structures. For regular salaried appointments, deductions under the National Pension System apply, where the NPS employee deduction is 10% of basic pay plus dearness allowance, assuming the appointment falls under the defined contribution pension scheme. Income tax deductions depend on individual annual liability. Career advancement follows the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS), offering progression from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and Professor based on teaching performance, research output, and institutional service. To project potential take-home figures across basic pay levels, explore our salary calculator.

• Submitting incomplete research publications or failing to upload required evidence supporting claimed API points.
• Uploading blurred, improperly cropped, or wrongly formatted photograph and signature scans.
• Claiming reserved category concessions without possessing valid certificates issued by competent authorities in the prescribed state format.
• Failing to complete the final online fee transaction before the closing deadline, leaving the application in draft mode.
• Discrepancies between names or marks entered in the online portal and the physical supporting marksheets presented during document verification.

Following the completion of interviews, the university publishes the list of recommended candidates based on selection committee proceedings and approval by the Board of Governors. Selected individuals receive formal offer letters specifying joining deadlines, initial probation terms, and assigned academic departments.

Newly appointed faculty members complete institutional joining formalities at the Kanpur campus, submit medical fitness certifications from designated chief medical officers, and undergo standard service verification procedures before assuming active teaching, laboratory, and research administration duties.

Harcourt Butler Technical University, established originally as the Government Technological Institute in 1921 and later elevated to full university status in 2016, is one of the premier technical institutions in Uttar Pradesh. Named after Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler, former Governor of the United Provinces, the institution has played a foundational role in chemical technology, engineering, and industrial development across northern India.

The university spans two expansive campuses in Kanpur, housing four schools offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees in traditional engineering disciplines and specialized technological sectors. It holds national acclaim for specialized departments in oil, paint, plastic, and food technology, providing modern laboratory infrastructure, active industry collaboration, and an environment of academic excellence.

Faculty members at HBTU Kanpur oversee classroom lectures, conduct practical laboratory demonstrations, guide undergraduate and postgraduate projects, and pursue funded research programs. Professors and Associate Professors additionally undertake curriculum development, department administration, laboratory modernization, and doctoral research supervision.

The Assistant Workshop Superintendent oversees university mechanical and manufacturing workshops, directing practical training for engineering students, maintaining machinery, and ensuring safety compliance in instructional environments. All positions interact daily with students, researchers, and university administrative bodies on campus.