SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 – 31 Vacancies | SRFTI

Introduction

The Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) has issued Advertisement No. SRFTI/RECTT./2026-27/004 for the recruitment of 31 contractual teaching and technical posts across its Kolkata campus and the FTII campus in Itanagar. Candidates can apply online through the institute’s career portal, with the last date for online submission being 03‑08‑2026.

Highlights

Post & Organization Details

The recruitment is for both SRFTI, Kolkata and FTII, Itanagar. All positions are on a contract basis (initially 1 year, extendable by a further year). The institute operates under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: Upper age limit is 63 years for almost all posts. The exception is Cameraman (Still Photography) at FTII, Itanagar, where the upper age limit is 30 years.
• Educational Qualification & Experience (Primary Route):
  • Professors – Required: Relevant Degree + PG Diploma (or equivalent) in the specific media discipline with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience (including teaching).
  • Associate Professors – Required: Relevant Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in the specific field with 8 years of professional/teaching experience.
  • Assistant Professors – Required: Relevant Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in the specific field with 2–3 years of professional (including teaching) experience, depending on the post.
  • Technical/Production Posts (e.g., Broadcast Engineer, Production Manager, Editor, Sound Recordist, Videographer, Cameraman) – Required: Relevant technical degree/diploma or professional experience as specified in the notification.

Pay Scale & Salary

The notification mentions a “consolidated monthly honorarium” for each post, but exact figures are not disclosed in the available excerpt. Candidates should refer to the official PDF for detailed remuneration.

Application Fee

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Screening of applications based on eligibility criteria.
2. Shortlisting of candidates for written test / interview (as applicable to the post).
3. Final selection based on merit of written test / interview and relevant experience.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official career portal: https://career.srfti.ac.in.
2. Register using a valid email address and create a password.
3. Log in and fill in the online application form for the desired post(s).
4. Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience letters, etc.).
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,200 per post through the online payment gateway (exempted for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates).
6. Submit the online application before 03‑08‑2026, 5:00 PM.
7. Print the completed application form, affix a recent passport‑size photograph, and send the hard copy (with all supporting documents) by post to the Registrar, SRFTI, Kolkata so that it reaches before 10‑08‑2026, 5:00 PM.
8. Retain the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.

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FAQs

1. What is the total number of vacancies?
   There are 31 contractual vacancies across SRFTI, Kolkata and FTII, Itanagar.
2. When is the last date to submit the online application?
   The online application must be submitted by 03‑08‑2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
3. Is there an application fee?
   Yes, the fee is Rs. 1,200 per post for General category candidates. SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates are exempted.
4. What is the age limit for the Cameraman (Still Photography) post?
   The upper age limit for this post is 30 years.
5. How can I submit the hard copy of my application?
   Send the printed application form along with all supporting documents to the Registrar, SRFTI, Kolkata so that it reaches before 10‑08‑2026, 5:00 PM.