The SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification is live, inviting applications for 31 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and technical positions. Review complete details on eligibility, salary, application fees, and selection criteria, and submit your online application before the 03 August 2026 deadline.
SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026
The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) has issued the official notification (Advt. No. SRFTI/RECTT./2026-27/004) dated 12 July 2026, for the contractual recruitment of 31 teaching and technical faculty members. Key departments include Cinematography, Direction & Producing, Editing, Animation Cinema, Sound Recording & Design, Broadcast Engineering, and Still Photography, among others. This guide provides comprehensive information on eligibility, pay scales, application procedures, and interview schedules.
SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata |
| Advertisement No. | SRFTI/RECTT./2026-27/004 |
| Notification Date | 12 July 2026 |
| Institutes Covered |
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| Nature of Engagement | Contract basis |
| Total Vacancies | 31 |
| Application Start | 12 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 August 2026 (upto 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date of Hard Copy Application Submission | 10 August 2026 (upto 5:00 PM) |
| Mode of Application | Online, followed by mandatory hard-copy submission |
| Official Website | srfti.ac.in |
| Notification | Download PDF |
SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment Vacancy 2026
A total of 31 positions are available under the current SRFTI faculty drive. Please refer to the detailed vacancy table below for a breakdown of roles across specific departments and institutes.
| Post Category | Post Name | Institute | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Cinematography for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| Writing for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Direction & Producing for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Editing for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Management for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Sound for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Animation Cinema | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Associate Professor | Cinematography | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| Editing | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Sound Recording and Design | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Producing for Film and Television | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Editing | FTII, Itanagar | 1 | |
| Direction | FTII, Itanagar | 1 | |
| Assistant Professor | Sound Recording and Design | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| Writing for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 2 | |
| Management for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 2 | |
| Cinematography for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 2 | |
| Editing | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Editing for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Sound for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Direction & Producing for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Technical & Administrative Posts | Broadcast Engineer | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| Production Manager | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Production Manager (Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Assistant Broadcast Engineer | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Editor (Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Sound Recordist (Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Videographer (Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 | |
| Cameraman (Still Photography) | FTII, Itanagar | 1 | |
| Total | _ | 31 Vacancies |
Apply Link for SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026
SRFTI invites eligible Indian citizens to apply for these 31 faculty and technical vacancies. The online application portal opened on 12 July 2026 and will remain accessible until 03 August 2026 (5:00 PM). Interested candidates should apply via the official website, and the direct link to the application portal is provided below.
How to Apply for SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026
Follow the official recruitment guidelines provided on the portal to complete your application for the SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 successfully.
- Visit the official SRFTI application portal at career.srfti.ac.in.
- Register yourself and complete the online application form with the required personal, educational, and professional details.
- Pay the application fee of ₹1,200 per post through SBI Collect by selecting the category “Educational Institutions” and choosing “Satyajit Ray Film and TV Institute” followed by “Application Fees (Recruitment).” SC/ST/PwD and female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
- Upload the payment receipt along with the required documents and submit the online application on or before 03 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all the required documents with the printed application form.
- Send the hard copy of the application to the Registrar, Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, EM Bypass Road, Panchasayar, Kolkata – 700094, ensuring it reaches the institute by 10 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
Note: Candidates wishing to apply for multiple positions must submit a separate application and pay the required fee for each individual post.
SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for the SRFTI recruitment is ₹1,200 per post, payable via SBI Collect. Ensure separate payments are made if applying for more than one vacancy.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1,200 per post |
| SC/ST/PwD/Female Candidates | Exempted |
SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the strict educational qualifications and professional experience requirements mandated for their respective target positions.
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Professor (Cinematography, Writing, Direction & Producing, Editing, Management, Sound) | Degree + PG Diploma in the relevant discipline | 8 years |
| Professor (Animation Cinema) | Degree + PG Degree/Diploma in Animation | 13 years |
| Associate Professor (SRFTI, Kolkata) | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in the relevant discipline | 8 years |
| Associate Professor (FTII, Itanagar) | Degree + PG Degree/Diploma in the relevant discipline | 4 years |
| Assistant Professor (Writing, Management & Cinematography for EDM) | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in the relevant discipline | 2 years |
| Assistant Professor (Editing, Sound Recording & Design, Sound for EDM, Direction & Producing for EDM) | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in the relevant discipline | 3 years |
| Broadcast Engineer | Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline | 4 years |
| Production Manager | Degree + PG Diploma in Film/TV Direction, Production or Media Management | 3 years |
| Production Manager (Electronic & Digital Media) | Degree + PG Diploma in Management for EDM/Producing for Film & TV | 2 years |
| Assistant Broadcast Engineer | Graduation + Certification in Electronics/IT/Signal Processing | 2 years |
| Editor / Sound Recordist / Videographer (Electronic & Digital Media) | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in the relevant discipline | 2 years |
| Cameraman (Still Photography) | Degree + Diploma in Still Photography | 2 years |
SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026
The 31 vacancies are allocated across various teaching, technical, and administrative roles stationed at both SRFTI Kolkata and FTII Itanagar.
While the online submission deadline is 03 August 2026 (5:00 PM), candidates must also ensure the hard copy of their application reaches the institute no later than 10 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
An application fee of ₹1,200 is applicable for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwD, and female applicants are exempt from this fee.
The selection process involves shortlisting followed by a trade test or a personal interview. Final recruitment depends on performance in these stages and successful verification of documents.
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly honorarium ranging from ₹62,316 to ₹1,55,200, commensurate with the specific post and institutional pay structure.