Advertisement No. SRFTI/RECTT./2026-27/004
SRFTI Kolkata & FTII Itanagar Recruitment 2026
Applications are invited for 32 contractual vacancies across 29 teaching, technical and production positions.
Total Vacancies
32 Posts
Maximum Honorarium
₹1,55,200
Online Last Date
3 August 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Organisation | Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata |
| Other Campus | FTII, Itanagar |
| Advertisement Number | SRFTI/RECTT./2026-27/004 |
| Advertisement Date | 12 July 2026 |
| Position Entries | 29 |
| Total Vacancies | 32 |
| Employment Type | On contract basis |
| Contract Duration | Initially one year, extendable for a maximum of one further year subject to satisfactory performance |
| Application Mode | Online application followed by submission of the printed application |
Vacancy clarification: The advertisement lists 29 position entries. The actual vacancy total is 32 because serial numbers 13, 14 and 15 contain two vacancies each.
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| No. | Position | Vacancy | Monthly Honorarium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professor (Cinematography for Electronic & Digital Media) | 01 | ₹1,55,200 |
| 2 | Professor (Writing for Electronic & Digital Media) | 01 | ₹1,55,200 |
| 3 | Professor (Direction & Producing for Electronic & Digital Media) | 01 | ₹1,55,200 |
| 4 | Professor (Editing for Electronic & Digital Media) | 01 | ₹1,55,200 |
| 5 | Professor (Management for Electronic and Digital Media) | 01 | ₹1,55,200 |
| 6 | Professor (Sound for Electronic & Digital Media) | 01 | ₹1,55,200 |
| 7 | Professor Animation Cinema | 01 | ₹1,55,200 |
| 8 | Associate Professor Cinematography | 01 | ₹1,34,900 |
| 9 | Associate Professor Editing | 01 | ₹1,34,900 |
| 10 | Associate Professor Sound Recording and Design | 01 | ₹1,34,900 |
| 11 | Associate Professor Producing for Film and Television | 01 | ₹1,34,900 |
| 12 | Assistant Professor Sound Recording and Design | 01 | ₹1,13,600 |
| 13 | Assistant Professor Writing for Electronic & Digital Media | 02 | ₹1,13,600 |
| 14 | Assistant Professor Management for Electronic & Digital Media | 02 | ₹1,13,600 |
| 15 | Assistant Professor Cinematography for Electronic & Digital Media | 02 | ₹1,13,600 |
| 16 | Assistant Professor Editing | 01 | ₹1,13,600 |
| 17 | Assistant Professor Editing for Electronic & Digital Media | 01 | ₹1,13,600 |
| 18 | Assistant Professor Sound for Electronic & Digital Media | 01 | ₹1,13,600 |
| 19 | Assistant Professor Direction & Producing for Electronic & Digital Media | 01 | ₹1,13,600 |
| 20 | Broadcast Engineer | 01 | ₹1,13,600 |
| 21 | Production Manager | 01 | ₹87,675 |
| 22 | Production Manager (Electronic & Digital Media) | 01 | ₹87,675 |
| 23 | Assistant Broadcast Engineer | 01 | ₹70,200 |
| 24 | Editor (Electronic & Digital Media) | 01 | ₹70,200 |
| 25 | Sound Recordist (Electronic & Digital Media) | 01 | ₹70,200 |
| 26 | Videographer (Electronic & Digital Media) | 01 | ₹70,200 |
| 27 | Associate Professor, Editing — FTII Itanagar | 01 | ₹1,19,424 |
| 28 | Associate Professor, Direction — FTII Itanagar | 01 | ₹1,19,424 |
| 29 | Cameraman (Still Photography) — FTII Itanagar | 01 | ₹62,316 |
| Total Vacancies | 32 | ₹62,316 to ₹1,55,200 | |
The advertisement specifies reduced consolidated honorarium for most positions when institute accommodation is provided. Candidates should verify the applicable amount in the official PDF.
Qualification and Experience
- Professor: Degree with the prescribed film, television, electronic and digital media or animation qualification and relevant professional or teaching experience.
- Associate Professor: Degree with the relevant postgraduate degree or diploma and the experience prescribed for the concerned specialisation.
- Assistant Professor: Degree with the relevant film, television or electronic and digital media qualification and post-qualification professional or teaching experience.
- Engineering and production posts: Relevant engineering degree, graduation, diploma or professional qualification with the prescribed experience.
- Cameraman: Degree, Diploma in Still Photography and at least two years of experience as a Photographer in an organisation of repute.
Qualification warning: Eligibility differs for every position. Applicants must read the exact qualification, course duration and post-qualification experience for their chosen position in the official notification.
Age Limit and Contract Details
| Positions 1 to 28 | Not exceeding 63 years |
| Cameraman | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Age Calculation Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Contract Period | Initially one year and may be extended for a maximum of one further year after performance review |
| Regular Appointment | The contractual engagement does not provide any right to regularisation or absorption. |
Application Fee and Selection
| Application Fee | ₹1,200 for each position |
| Fee Exemption | SC, ST, PWD and female applicants |
| Payment Mode | SBI Collect |
| Multiple Positions | A separate fee must be paid for each position applied for. |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting followed by trade test and/or interview, as applicable |
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 12 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3 August 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application | 10 August 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Trade Test or Interview | Not specified in the official notification. |
How to Apply
- Read the detailed advertisement and confirm the exact qualification and experience required for the selected position.
- Pay the applicable ₹1,200 application fee through SBI Collect. SC, ST, PWD and female applicants are exempted.
- Complete the online application through the official SRFTI recruitment portal.
- Upload the application-fee receipt and all required qualification, experience and supporting documents.
- Submit the online application by 3 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Print the submitted application and send it with supporting documents so that it reaches SRFTI by 10 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Application Address
The Registrar
Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute,
E.M. Bypass Road, Panchasayar,
Kolkata – 700094,
West Bengal
Phone: 033-24329300, 24328355, 24328356
Important Official Links
Important: Online submission alone is not sufficient. The printed application and supporting documents must also reach SRFTI before the hard-copy deadline.
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