NID Assam Recruitment 2026 – Apply For 14 Master Craftsman and Faculty Posts
National Institute of Design, Assam
Last Date: 30/01/2026
National Institute of Design (NID), Assam, Jorhat has invited application for the recruitment of 14 Master Craftsman and Faculty posts. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here.
NID Assam Recruitment 2026
1. 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).
Remuneration: ₹ 40,000 per month (Consolidated)
Tenure/Duration of the work: Initially for 6 months to 1 year. May be extended further depending on the performance of the candidate as per requirement of the institute.
2. 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.
Pay Level 13: Rs. 123100 - 215900/-
3. 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.
Pay Level 12: Rs. 78800- 209200/-
4. 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.
5. Name of post: Faculty/ Designer
No. of posts: 5
Essential Qualifications: Degree / Diploma in Design from a recognized University/ Reputed Institution.
Minimum Experience: Minimum five years in the relevant field of Design
Age: Not exceeding 45 years, as on the last date of application.
Desirable: Post Graduate Degree / Post Graduate Diploma in Design. Relevant academic/ design practice experience. High calibre creative portfolio of work in academics/practice.
Pay Level 10: Rs. 56100- 177500/-
How to Apply for NID Assam Recruitment?
a) For the post of Master Craftsman, interested artisans/ craft persons may apply by sending an email to careers@nidj.ac.in 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.
b) 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.
Important Dates of NID Assam Job 2026
- Starting date of online application: 2nd January 2026
- Last date of online application: 30th January 2026 (05.00 PM)

