National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh (NID MP), Bhopal has invited applications for 7 Group A faculty vacancies through Notification No. NIDMP/1-70/(25) Rectt.-Faculty/2026 dated 03 September 2026. The recruitment is on direct recruitment basis and covers Designer / Faculty and Associate Senior Faculty / Designer (Assistant Professor) posts.
Applications are offline only. Candidates must use the prescribed application format, attach the required supporting documents and send the complete application by Registered Post or Speed Post so that it reaches NID Madhya Pradesh by 30 October 2026.
NID Madhya Pradesh Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting institute | National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh |
| Notification No. | NIDMP/1-70/(25) Rectt.-Faculty/2026 |
| Notification date | 03 September 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 7 |
| Posts | Designer / Faculty; Associate Senior Faculty / Designer (Assistant Professor) |
| Classification | Group A |
| Recruitment method | Direct recruitment |
| Employment nature | Full-time regular appointment, subject to recruitment conditions |
| Application mode | Offline by Registered Post / Speed Post |
| Last date for receipt | 30 October 2026 |
| Place | NID Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
Candidates should use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with 30 October 2026 as the cut-off date because the notification uses the closing date to determine age and other eligibility conditions.
Vacancy Details
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designer / Faculty | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Associate Senior Faculty / Designer (Assistant Professor) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Important vacancy-note from the notification
The main vacancy table clearly lists 2 Designer / Faculty posts with the split 1 ST + 1 UR. In Annexure-I, the text line for this post contains the wording “Three (02)”. Because the same annexure immediately gives the reservation split as 1 ST + 1 UR and the opening vacancy table also shows total 2, candidates should treat the main vacancy table as the operative count while also checking the NID MP Careers page for any clarification or corrigendum before dispatching the application.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 03 September 2026 |
| Application period begins | 03 September 2026 |
| Last date for NID MP to receive the hard copy | 30 October 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 30 October 2026 |
| Selection schedule | To be notified separately on the NID MP website |
The application must reach the institute by the closing date. Posting the envelope on the last day does not protect a candidate from postal delay.
Post-wise Eligibility
1. Designer / Faculty — 2 Posts
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Pay level | Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Upper age | Not exceeding 45 years on the closing date |
| Essential qualification | Degree / Diploma in Design from a recognized university or reputed institution |
| Desirable qualification | Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Design |
| Minimum experience | 5 years in the relevant field of Design |
| Probation | 2 years for direct recruits |
The notification identifies a broad range of useful design competencies for the post, including service design, system design, design thinking, ergonomics, pedagogy, automobile and mobility, ceramic and glass, colour/material/finish or non-textile material expertise, new media design, film design, animation, drawing, design fundamentals, geometric construction and analytical drawing, and craft/community project experience.
2. Associate Senior Faculty / Designer (Assistant Professor) — 5 Posts
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Pay level | Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Upper age | Not exceeding 50 years on the closing date |
| Essential qualification | Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Design from a recognized university or reputed institution |
| Desirable qualification | Doctorate in Design |
| Minimum experience | 7 years in the relevant field of Design |
| Probation | 2 years for direct recruits |
The specialization list for this post includes service design, system design, design thinking, ergonomics, pedagogy, automobile and mobility, ceramic and glass, colour/material/finish or non-textile material expertise, healthcare and wellness, new media design, film design, animation, drawing, design fundamentals, geometric construction and analytical drawing, and craft/community project experience.
How Experience Will Be Counted
NID MP states that the required experience will be counted from the date on which the candidate acquired the essential qualification for the post. Experience gained while pursuing a higher qualification is not to be counted toward the minimum required experience.
Candidates should therefore make sure that their experience certificates clearly establish the period of employment after the essential qualification was obtained.
For experience claimed from an employer, the certificate should clearly mention the designation, nature of duties, duration of employment, pay particulars and whether the employment was regular or contractual. The notification also warns that offer letters, appointment letters, agreement letters and pay slips by themselves are not accepted as proof of experience.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Category / Post | Age rule |
|---|---|
| Designer / Faculty | Maximum 45 years |
| Associate Senior Faculty / Designer | Maximum 50 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation for reserved vacancies, as applicable |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years relaxation for reserved vacancies, as applicable |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years for these Group A posts, subject to applicable rules |
| Other eligible categories | As per applicable Government of India / DoPT provisions |
The notification makes 30 October 2026 the relevant date for determining qualification, experience and age eligibility. Reserved-category relaxation does not apply to a candidate competing for an unreserved vacancy merely because the candidate belongs to a reserved category.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | ₹1,000 per post |
| EWS | ₹1,000 per post |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹1,000 per post |
| SC | No fee |
| ST | No fee |
| PwD | No fee |
| Ex-Servicemen | No fee |
| Women candidates | No fee |
The fee must be paid through a Demand Draft from a scheduled bank in favour of “National Institute of Design Madhya Pradesh”, payable at Bhopal, for each post applied for.
Candidates claiming a fee exemption on the basis of category/status should attach the prescribed valid supporting certificate where required.
Pay Scale
| Post | 7th CPC Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Designer / Faculty | Level 10 |
| Associate Senior Faculty / Designer (Assistant Professor) | Level 11 |
The two posts have different pay levels, so candidates should check the applicable level for the exact post they apply for rather than treating the recruitment as having one common salary scale.
Selection Process
NID Madhya Pradesh has not notified one fixed written-examination pattern or syllabus for this recruitment. The advertisement says that the Institute may use one or more methods such as:
- Group Discussion;
- Presentation;
- Teaching Demonstration;
- Interview; and
- other appropriate shortlisting/selection methods decided by the Institute.
If applications are high in number, NID MP may shortlist candidates on the basis of qualification, suitability, relevant experience or other criteria decided by the Institute. The Institute will communicate the eventual selection methodology through the Careers section of its website.
Candidates should therefore avoid relying on an assumed exam pattern unless NID MP publishes a later notice.
Documents to Attach With the Application
The notification requires applicants to support their claims with documents. Depending on the candidate and post, the application package should include the following:
| Document | Candidate check |
|---|---|
| Prescribed application form | Complete and signed |
| Recent passport-size photograph | Affixed as instructed |
| 10th / matriculation proof | For date of birth |
| 12th / higher secondary record | Where applicable |
| Degree / Diploma / PG Degree / PG Diploma certificates | As applicable to the chosen post |
| Year/semester mark sheets | Supporting academic record |
| Experience certificates | Must describe role, duties, duration and pay particulars |
| Salary certificate / relevant pay proof | Where required |
| Category certificate | SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS, as applicable |
| PwD certificate | If applicable |
| Ex-Servicemen certificate | If applicable |
| Government photo identity proof | Required supporting identity record |
| NOC + Vigilance Clearance | For candidates employed in Government / Semi-Government / Autonomous Bodies / PSUs |
| Demand Draft | ₹1,000 per post for non-exempt applicants |
| Other supporting documents | For any additional claim made in the application |
Applicants should use the prescribed certificate formats where the notification provides them. A certificate in an unsupported format may not be accepted for a reservation or concession claim.
Government and PSU Employees
Candidates already employed in Government, Semi-Government organisations, autonomous bodies or PSUs must attach both a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance from the parent employer. The notification states that failure to provide these documents can result in cancellation of candidature and exclusion from the further selection process.
How to Apply Offline
- Open the NID Madhya Pradesh Careers page and download the prescribed application form and detailed notification for the current faculty recruitment.
- Choose the post carefully and confirm the essential qualification, experience, age limit and reservation category applicable to that post.
- Complete the application form without leaving required fields incomplete.
- Paste the recent passport-size photograph and sign the application in the required places.
- Attach self-supported copies of the academic, experience, category, identity and employment documents relevant to your claim.
- If the fee applies, obtain the required Demand Draft in favour of National Institute of Design Madhya Pradesh, payable at Bhopal.
- Place the completed application and enclosures in a sealed envelope.
- Clearly superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …………………………………” and write the exact post name.
- Send the envelope only by Registered Post or Speed Post to the address below.
- Plan dispatch early enough for the package to reach NID MP by 30 October 2026.
Application Address
The Administrative Officer Establishment Section National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh Village – Acharpura, Eint Khedi, Bhopal District – Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462038
Applications sent by a mode other than Registered Post or Speed Post are not to be entertained under the notification. NID MP also states that it will not be responsible for postal delay.
Candidate Cautions Before Dispatch
- Check that the post name on the envelope exactly matches the post selected in the application.
- Verify whether the vacancy you are targeting is UR, ST, OBC or EWS before claiming reservation.
- Do not assume that the five-year experience requirement for Designer / Faculty applies to the Assistant Professor-level post; that post requires seven years.
- Do not count experience acquired before obtaining the essential qualification.
- Do not rely only on an appointment letter or pay slip as proof of experience.
- Government/PSU candidates should not omit the NOC and Vigilance Clearance.
- Non-exempt applicants should check the Demand Draft wording and payable location carefully.
- Keep copies of the complete application, Demand Draft and postal receipt before dispatch.
- Recheck the NID MP Careers page for any corrigendum, addendum or change in selection methodology before the deadline.
What Happens After Application
NID MP may first review applications for eligibility and shortlisting. Candidates called for the selection process must produce original documents together with the required photocopies. The Institute can verify academic qualifications, experience and other claims, and candidature may be cancelled if information is found to be false, incomplete or inconsistent with the eligibility criteria.
Selected candidates are also subject to medical fitness, credential verification and police verification under the recruitment conditions. The posts are full-time appointments and the notification specifies a two-year probation period for the direct recruits covered by these faculty posts.
Useful Regal Naukri Links
- Age Calculator — check your exact age on the 30 October 2026 eligibility date.
- Latest Government Jobs — browse other active recruitments with longer application windows.
- Career Guides — practical guidance on documents, verification and recruitment stages.
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Detailed faculty recruitment notification | Official NID MP Notification |
| Careers page / application resources | NID Madhya Pradesh Careers |
| Institute website | National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total vacancy count in this NID Madhya Pradesh faculty recruitment?
There are 7 vacancies in total: 2 Designer / Faculty posts and 5 Associate Senior Faculty / Designer (Assistant Professor) posts.
What is the last date?
The complete hard-copy application must reach NID Madhya Pradesh by 30 October 2026.
Is the application online?
No. The notification prescribes an offline application to be sent by Registered Post or Speed Post.
What qualification is required for Designer / Faculty?
The essential qualification is a Degree or Diploma in Design from a recognized university or reputed institution, together with at least 5 years of relevant design experience.
What qualification is required for Associate Senior Faculty / Designer?
The essential qualification is a Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Design from a recognized university or reputed institution, together with at least 7 years of relevant design experience. A Doctorate in Design is desirable.
What is the application fee?
UR, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates must pay ₹1,000 per post through Demand Draft. SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and women candidates are exempt.
Is there a written examination?
The advertisement does not publish a fixed written-test pattern. NID MP reserves the right to use Group Discussion, Presentation, Teaching Demonstration, Interview or other suitable methods and will notify the final methodology separately.
Where should the application be sent?
The application should be sent to the Administrative Officer, Establishment Section, National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh, Village Acharpura, Eint Khedi, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462038.
Candidates should read the complete official notification before applying and monitor the NID MP Careers page for any subsequent update.