Associate Professor, Direction (FTII, Itanagar) – SRFTI
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹112,654 - ₹119,424 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduate or Master's Degree with a PG Degree or Diploma in Cinema specializing in Direction and Screenplay Writing.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 4 to 8 years of professional experience as a Director or Screenplay Writer or teaching experience in the field.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 63 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Associate Professor of Direction at FTII, Itanagar, is a prestigious academic role for film directors and screenplay writers seeking to influence the next generation of cinematic talent. With a monthly honorarium of ₹1,19,424, this position involves overseeing the direction department's academic calendar and ensuring high-quality pedagogical delivery. The role is particularly attractive due to its leadership capacity in a 'Deemed to be University' setting under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Candidates with a strong portfolio in film direction and a passion for teaching will find this a rewarding career milestone.
- Responsibilities include preparing rosters for faculty engagement and suggesting suitable guest speakers for specialized training.
- The position requires at least 4 to 8 years of professional experience in direction or screenplay writing in reputed organizations.
- Selected faculty members are responsible for the regular upgrading and assessment of student performance.
- The application deadline is August 3, 2026, for online submission, with hard copies due by August 10, 2026.
- The post is based at the FTII campus in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on a contract basis.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated honorarium of ₹1,19,424 per month (₹1,12,654 with accommodation).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria Trade Test (where applicable) Interview
Application Fees
General/OBC: Rs. 1200 SC/ST/PWD/Female: Exempted
Reservation
1 Vacancy (UR/General category as per GoI contractual norms)
How to Apply
- Visit the official online application link at https://career.srfti.ac.in.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 1200 per post via SBI Collect under 'Educational Institutions'.
- Upload the payment receipt during the online form submission.
- Complete the online application form with all required details.
- Print the submitted application form.
- Attach copies of all requisite documents and certificates.
- Send the hard copy to: Registrar, Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, EM Bypass Road, Panchasayar, Kolkata - 700094.
- Ensure the hard copy reaches the destination by 10 August 2026 (5 PM).
Frequently Asked Questions
The consolidated monthly honorarium is ₹1,19,424, or ₹1,12,654 if the candidate stays in institute accommodation.
A University Degree and a PG Degree/Diploma in Cinema (Direction & Screenplay Writing) with 4-8 years of relevant experience.
Yes, the maximum age limit for this position is 63 years.
