Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification
Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 31 Professor, Associate Professor and More Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official SRFTI website. The last date to submit the application form is 03-08-2026. In this article, you’ll find the SRFTI Professor, Associate Professor and More Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
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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 | 12.07.2026 |
| Institutes Covered | SRFTI, Kolkata and FTII, Itanagar |
| Nature of Engagement | Contract basis (initially 1 year, extendable by 1 year max) |
| Total Posts (Line Items) | 29 |
| Total Vacancies (Seats) | 31 (some posts have more than 1 vacancy) |
| Mode of Application | Online, followed by mandatory hard-copy submission |
| Application Portal | https://career.srfti.ac.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,200/- per post (SC/ST/PWD/Female exempted) |
SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 12.07.2026 |
| Last Date for Submitting Online Application | 03.08.2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Hard Copy of Application (with documents) to reach Registrar | 10.08.2026, up to 5:00 PM |
The notification specifies that 03.08.2026 (the last date for online application) is the crucial/reference date for calculating the age limit of applicants.
SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Below is the complete list of 29 posts advertised, with number of vacancies, institute, consolidated monthly honorarium, and upper age limit, exactly as given in the official notification.
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Institute | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professor (Cinematography for Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 2 | Professor (Writing for Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 3 | Professor (Direction & Producing for Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 4 | Professor (Editing for Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 5 | Professor (Management for Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 6 | Professor (Sound for Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 7 | Professor, Animation Cinema | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 8 | Associate Professor, Cinematography | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 9 | Associate Professor, Editing | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 10 | Associate Professor, Sound Recording and Design | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 11 | Associate Professor, Producing for Film and Television | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 12 | Assistant Professor, Sound Recording and Design | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 13 | Assistant Professor, Writing for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 2 |
| 14 | Assistant Professor, Management for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 2 |
| 15 | Assistant Professor, Cinematography for Electronic & Digital Media | SRFTI, Kolkata | 2 |
| 16 | Assistant Professor, Editing | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 17 | Assistant Professor (Editing for Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 18 | Assistant Professor (Sound for Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 19 | Assistant Professor (Direction & Producing for Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 20 | Broadcast Engineer | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 21 | Production Manager | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 22 | Production Manager (Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 23 | Assistant Broadcast Engineer | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 24 | Editor (Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 25 | Sound Recordist (Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 26 | Videographer (Electronic & Digital Media) | SRFTI, Kolkata | 1 |
| 27 | Associate Professor, Editing | FTII, Itanagar | 1 |
| 28 | Associate Professor, Direction | FTII, Itanagar | 1 |
| 29 | Cameraman (Still Photography) | FTII, Itanagar | 1 |
Note: Almost all posts have an upper age limit of 63 years. The one exception is Cameraman (Still Photography) at FTII, Itanagar, which has a significantly lower upper age limit of 30 years — candidates should take note of this while checking eligibility.
SRFTI Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 Eligibility & Educational Qualification
Each post has detailed essential and desirable qualifications in the official notification, often with 2–3 alternative qualification routes (e.g., a professional degree route vs. a Master’s degree route vs. a general-experience route). The table below summarizes the primary/first essential qualification route and minimum experience for each post. Candidates should refer to the full notification for all alternative qualification routes before applying.
| Sl. No. | Post | Primary Essential Qualification (Summary) | Minimum Experience (Primary Route) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professor (Cinematography for EDM) | Degree + PG Diploma (min. 2 yrs) in Motion Picture Photography/Cinematography/Videography | 8 years professional (incl. teaching) |
| 2 | Professor (Writing for EDM) | Degree + PG Diploma in Film/TV Direction/Screenplay Writing/Writing for EDM | 8 years professional (incl. teaching) |
| 3 | Professor (Direction & Producing for EDM) | Degree + PG Diploma in Film/TV Direction/Producing | 8 years professional (incl. teaching) |
| 4 | Professor (Editing for EDM) | Degree + PG Diploma in Film/TV Editing | 8 years in digital editing (incl. teaching) |
| 5 | Professor (Management for EDM) | Degree + Diploma (min. 2 yrs) in EDM Management/Producing/Direction/Editing/Sound/Cinematography/Media Management | 8 years professional (incl. teaching) |
| 6 | Professor (Sound for EDM) | Degree + PG Diploma in Sound Recording/Sound Engineering/Designing/Audiography | 8 years in the field (incl. teaching) |
| 7 | Professor, Animation Cinema | Degree + PG Degree/Diploma in Animation | 13 years professional and/or teaching |
| 8 | Associate Professor, Cinematography | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Motion Picture Photography or Cinematography | 8 years professional and/or teaching |
| 9 | Associate Professor, Editing | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Film Editing | 8 years professional and/or teaching |
| 10 | Associate Professor, Sound Recording and Design | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Sound Recording/Sound Engineering | 8 years professional and/or teaching |
| 11 | Associate Professor, Producing for Film and Television | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Film/TV Direction/Production | 8 years professional and/or teaching |
| 12 | Assistant Professor, Sound Recording and Design | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Sound Recording | 3 years as Sound Recordist and/or teaching |
| 13 | Assistant Professor, Writing for EDM | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma (min. 2 yrs) in Film/TV Direction/Screenplay Writing for EDM | 2 years professional (incl. teaching) |
| 14 | Assistant Professor, Management for EDM | Degree + Diploma (min. 2 yrs) in EDM Management/Producing/Direction/Editing/Sound/Cinematography | 2 years professional (incl. teaching) |
| 15 | Assistant Professor, Cinematography for EDM | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma (min. 2 yrs) in Motion Picture Photography/Cinematography/Videography | 2 years professional (incl. teaching) |
| 16 | Assistant Professor, Editing | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Film Editing | 3 years as Film Editor and/or teaching |
| 17 | Assistant Professor (Editing for EDM) | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Film Editing | 3 years as Film Editor and/or teaching |
| 18 | Assistant Professor (Sound for EDM) | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Sound Recording | 3 years as Sound Recordist and/or teaching |
| 19 | Assistant Professor (Direction & Producing for EDM) | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Film/TV Direction | 3 years as Director/Producer and/or teaching |
| 20 | Broadcast Engineer | Engineering Degree in Telecommunication/Electrical/Electronics/IT/Electronics & Communication | 4 years in maintenance & integration of digital/electronic equipment |
| 21 | Production Manager | Degree + PG Diploma in Film/TV Direction/Production or Media Management | 3 years in a responsible capacity in Film Production organisation |
| 22 | Production Manager (EDM) | Degree + PG Diploma (min. 2 yrs) in Management for EDM/Producing for Film & TV | 2 years in a responsible capacity in TV Production organisation |
| 23 | Assistant Broadcast Engineer | Graduation + Certification (Electronics/IT/Signal Processing) | 2 years in digital/electronic media production, installation, integration & maintenance |
| 24 | Editor (EDM) | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Editing for EDM/Film Editing | 2 years in the related field |
| 25 | Sound Recordist (EDM) | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Sound for EDM/Sound Recording & Designing | 2 years in Sound Recording in Audio-Visual industry |
| 26 | Videographer (EDM) | Degree + Degree/PG Diploma in Cinematography for EDM/Motion Picture Photography/Videography | 2 years in cinematography/videography in Audio-Visual industry |
| 27 | Associate Professor, Editing (FTII, Itanagar) | Degree + PG Degree/Diploma (min. 2 yrs) in Editing/Editing for EDM/TV Editing | 4 years as Editor and/or teaching |
| 28 | Associate Professor, Direction (FTII, Itanagar) | Degree + PG Degree/Diploma (min. 2 yrs) in Direction/Screenplay Writing/Producing/TV Direction/EDM Management | 4 years as Director/Screenplay Writer and/or teaching |
| 29 | Cameraman (Still Photography) (FTII, Itanagar) | Degree + Diploma in Still Photography | 2 years as Photographer in an organization of repute |
Most posts also offer alternative qualification routes based on a Master’s degree with slightly higher experience requirements, or a general degree with significantly higher experience requirements (up to 12 years for some Professor posts). These alternative routes, along with “Desirable” qualifications, are detailed in the full official notification and are not repeated in full here to keep this summary scannable.
SRFTI Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Post Category | Consolidated Honorarium Range (Without Accommodation) |
|---|---|
| Professor (all disciplines, SRFTI) | Rs. 1,55,200/- per month |
| Associate Professor (SRFTI) | Rs. 1,34,900/- per month |
| Associate Professor (FTII, Itanagar) | Rs. 1,19,424/- per month |
| Assistant Professor / Broadcast Engineer (SRFTI) | Rs. 1,13,600/- per month |
| Production Manager (both categories) | Rs. 87,675/- per month |
| Assistant Broadcast Engineer / Editor / Sound Recordist / Videographer (EDM) | Rs. 70,200/- per month |
| Cameraman (Still Photography, FTII Itanagar) | Rs. 62,316/- per month |
A lower, alternative honorarium figure is provided for each post (except Cameraman, Still Photography) if the selected candidate opts for institute accommodation, as shown in the detailed vacancy table above.
SRFTI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- Application fee is Rs. 1,200/- for each post applied for.
- Fee is to be paid through SBI Collect under the category “Application Fee (Recruitment)”.
- A copy of the payment receipt must be uploaded while submitting the online application form.
- SC, ST, PWD, and female applicants are exempted from payment of application fees, as per extant GOI practice.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must pay the fee separately for each post.
How to Pay the SRFTI Application Fee
- Open the link: https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect
- Select category as “Educational Institutions”.
- Select the institution from the list (search for “Satyajit Ray Film and TV Inst”).
- In the payment category, select “Application Fees (Recruitment)”.
- Fill in the payment details and proceed with payment.
- Once payment is done, upload the payment confirmation receipt in the application form.
- Save a digital copy of the payment receipt for future reference.
SRFTI Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- Depending on the number of applications received, eligible shortlisted candidates will be called for a trade test and/or interview, as applicable to the post.
- Since it is not possible to call all eligible candidates, shortlisting will be done based on criteria fixed by the Institute at the time of scrutiny.
- The decision of the Institute regarding shortlisting and selection is final and binding.
The notification does not specify separate stages (such as a written exam) beyond trade test and/or interview.
SRFTI Recruitment 2026: Required Documents
- Printout of the submitted online application form
- Copy of the payment receipt/confirmation for the application fee (except for SC/ST/PWD/female applicants)
- Copies of all requisite/supporting documents (degree, diploma, certificates, experience proof)
- For several posts, candidates are specifically required to produce evidence of professional work done (e.g., Associate Professor and several Assistant Professor posts); for the Animation Cinema Professor post, candidates must also produce evidence of teaching, case studies, and a portfolio of independent creative samples.
- Supporting document for experience is required, since experience is counted only after the qualifying degree/diploma/certificate.
How to Apply for SRFTI & FTII Itanagar Recruitment 2026
- Apply online through the application portal: https://career.srfti.ac.in
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,200/- per post via SBI Collect (except SC/ST/PWD/female candidates) and upload the payment receipt.
- Complete and submit the online application on or before 03.08.2026, 5:00 PM.
- Take a printout of the submitted application along with copies of all requisite documents.
- Send/submit the hard copy so that it reaches the following address on or before 10.08.2026, 5:00 PM:
The Registrar, Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, EM Bypass Road, Panchasayar, Kolkata – 700094
Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application (and separate fee payment) for each post.
SRFTI Recruitment 2026: General Terms & Conditions
- All engagements will initially be for one year, which may be extended further for a maximum of one additional year, subject to satisfactory performance review.
- The contract is liable to be terminated by either side by giving one month’s notice, without assigning any reason.
- The contractual engagement does not confer any right to regularization or absorption against any post at FTII, Itanagar or SRFTI, Kolkata.
- The selected candidate will be required to join on an immediate basis.
- Selected candidates who wish to avail a staff quarter will be charged rent as per their post/category; allotment of staff quarter is subject to availability.
- The crucial date for reckoning the age limit is the last date fixed for receipt of application, i.e., 03.08.2026.
- Experience for each post is counted only after the candidate’s qualifying degree/diploma/certificate; a supporting document is required.
- SRFTI states that it strives to have a workforce reflecting gender equality.
- The Institute reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason, and to not fill up any vacancy.
SRFTI Professor, Associate Professor and More Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
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