P.A. College of Engineering (PACE), Mangaluru, has put out a recruitment notice on its official careers page for teaching and non-teaching posts. The college is affiliated to VTU, approved by AICTE, and recognised by the Government of Karnataka, but it is a private institution run by the PA Educational Trust, not a government body. Posts are open in the Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chemistry, and English departments, along with a Training & Placement Officer post and non-teaching roles. This job suits candidates with an engineering, science, or humanities postgraduate qualification who are looking for a faculty role in a private engineering college in Mangaluru.
The notice lists 8 teaching posts across six departments, with additional posts for a Training & Placement Officer, a research-related role, and non-teaching staff whose numbers are not stated. The college is located at Konaje, near Mangalore University, Mangaluru. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official PA College of Engineering (PACE) careers page and recruitment notice at pace.edu.in. Last verified: 25 July 2026.
PA College of Engineering (PACE), Mangaluru, is recruiting for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts across six departments, along with a Training & Placement Officer and non-teaching staff. The notice does not mention a last date to apply. Candidates apply by emailing their CV directly to principal@pace.edu.in, with a copy to hr@pace.edu.in.
Quick summary
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | P.A. College of Engineering (PACE), Mangaluru |
| Post | Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (multiple departments), Training & Placement Officer, non-teaching staff |
| Total Vacancy | 8 teaching posts (additional posts: count not mentioned in the official notice) |
| Salary | As per AICTE / VTU norms (no fixed figure stated) |
| Application Mode | Email — CV to principal@pace.edu.in, copy to hr@pace.edu.in |
| Eligibility | Varies by cadre — see eligibility table below |
| Place of Posting | Konaje, near Mangalore University, Mangaluru, Karnataka |
| Last Date | Not mentioned in the official notice please contact college authority |
| Who Can Apply | Engineering graduates/postgraduates and PhD holders meeting AICTE/VTU norms; BE/MBA holders with liaisoning experience for the Training & Placement Officer post |
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About the organisation
PA College of Engineering (PACE) is a private engineering college at Konaje, near Mangalore University, run by the PA Educational Trust under the wider PACE Group. The group also runs P.A. Polytechnic, P.A. College of Pharmacy, P.A. First Grade College, P.A. Institute of Physiotherapy, and several schools in India and the UAE. PACE is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), approved by AICTE, and recognised by the Government of Karnataka, making a faculty post here relevant for candidates who want to stay within the VTU-affiliated engineering college system.
How this compares to a government college recruitment
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website. Private engineering college hiring like this one usually differs from government or aided college recruitment in a few practical ways: there is normally no application fee, no upper age limit, and no fixed multi-week application window — candidates can apply directly by email as soon as a post is advertised. In exchange, private-college roles typically do not carry the same job security, pension, or fixed pay-commission scale as a government post; pay here follows AICTE/VTU norms as decided by the institution rather than a government pay commission. PACE has not published how many candidates are currently in the running for any of these posts.
Vacancy details and eligibility
Teaching posts
| Sl. No. | Department | Designation | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science & Engineering | Associate Professor | 01 |
| 2 | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Associate Professor | 01 |
| 3 | Civil Engineering | Associate Professor | 01 |
| 3 | Civil Engineering | Assistant Professor | 01 |
| 4 | Electronics & Communication | Professor | 01 |
| 4 | Electronics & Communication | Associate Professor | 01 |
| 5 | Chemistry | Assistant Professor | 01 |
| 6 | English | Assistant Professor | 01 |
Verified total: 8 posts.
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Additional posts (count not mentioned in the official notice)
- Training & Placement Officer
- Research & Incubation Center Co-ordinator
- Warden / Matron
- Office Staff
- Security Guard
- Attenders
The notice separately lists a qualification line reading “Research Assistant: B.E.” in its details-of-vacancy section, while the poster names the research post as “Research & Incubation Center Co-ordinator.” It is not clear from the notice whether these refer to the same post or two different ones. Candidates interested in this role should confirm directly with the college before applying.
Faculty qualification and experience norms
| Cadre | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech in the relevant branch with first class or equivalent, in either the BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech | Not mentioned in the official notice |
| Associate Professor | Same as Assistant Professor, plus a PhD or equivalent in the appropriate discipline. Post-PhD publications and guiding PhD students is highly desirable | Minimum 5 years teaching/research/industry experience, of which 2 years post-PhD is desirable. For Architecture, 5 years of Professional Practice certified by the Council of Architecture is also accepted |
| Professor | Same as Associate Professor, plus post-PhD publications and PhD guidance highly desirable | Minimum 10 years teaching/research/industrial experience (at least 5 years at Associate Professor level), or minimum 13 years teaching/research/industry experience with a strong academic and publication/patent record as assessed by the selection committee. Industry experience must be at a managerial level equivalent to Associate Professor with an active record in design, execution, quality control, training, or IPR |
Other posts
- Training & Placement Officer: B.E., M.Tech, MBA, or an equivalent degree, with proven experience in the relevant field or similar academic institutions, and proficiency in liaisoning with industries.
- Research Assistant / Research & Incubation Center Co-ordinator: B.E. (see note above on the naming discrepancy in the notice).
- Non-teaching posts (Warden/Matron, Office Staff, Security Guard, Attenders): qualification and experience not mentioned in the official notice.
Salary for all posts is stated only as “as per AICTE / VTU norms,” with no specific figure given.
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Selection process
The notice does not list separate stages such as a written test, demonstration, or interview. It states that a selection committee reviews academic qualifications, teaching or industry experience, and research publications when considering candidates for the Associate Professor and Professor posts.
How to apply
- Prepare a CV matching the qualification and experience listed for the department and cadre being applied to.
- Email the CV to principal@pace.edu.in.
- Send a copy of the same email to hr@pace.edu.in.
- Candidates can also check the PACE careers page, which carries an “Apply Online” option in addition to the email route named in the notice.
The notice does not list specific documents to attach with the CV beyond the CV itself.
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| PACE official careers page | Recruitment notice and “Apply Online” option |
| Email — principal@pace.edu.in | Send CV here (primary) |
| Email — hr@pace.edu.in | Send a copy of the CV here |
| College contact | Near Mangalore University, Konaje, Mangaluru – 574153. Tel: 0824-2284701 / 02 / 03 |
| Private Jobs | More private-sector openings on the site |
| Latest Jobs (All India) | All current vacancies across India |
| Teaching Jobs | Other current teaching vacancies |
| Post Graduate jobs | Other jobs open to postgraduate candidates |
Should you apply?
This suits candidates who already hold a PhD and some teaching, research, or industry experience and are looking for an Associate Professor or Professor post in a private VTU-affiliated engineering college, as well as fresh M.Tech holders eligible for the Assistant Professor posts in Civil, Chemistry, or English. It also suits professionals with an MBA or engineering background and industry-liaison experience who want the Training & Placement Officer role.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website. It suits less well anyone specifically looking for government-scale job security, a fixed pension, or a formal multi-stage selection process, since none of that is described here — this is a direct, email-based private hiring process. The main trade-off is speed and flexibility (no fee, no age bar, apply any time) against the job security and pay-commission structure of a government or aided college post. How competitive each post is right now cannot be said, since PACE has not published applicant numbers or past hiring data for this round.
FAQs
Is PA College of Engineering (PACE) Mangalore a government college?
No. PACE is a private engineering college run by the PA Educational Trust. It is affiliated to VTU, approved by AICTE, and recognised by the Government of Karnataka, but recruitment here is a private-sector hiring process, not a government recruitment. This is added context, not part of the official notice.
What is the last date to apply for PACE Mangalore faculty recruitment 2026?
The official notice does not mention a last date. It describes the posts as “urgently required,” suggesting the college is accepting applications on an ongoing basis until the posts are filled.
What is the qualification required for Assistant Professor at PACE Mangalore?
A BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech in the relevant branch with first class or equivalent, in either degree, as stated in the faculty qualification norms in the notice. No minimum experience is specified for this cadre.
How can I apply for teaching jobs at PA College of Engineering Mangalore?
Candidates apply by emailing their CV to principal@pace.edu.in, with a copy to hr@pace.edu.in. The college’s careers page also lists an “Apply Online” option.
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