Indian Institute of Technology Jammu Faculty Recruitment – Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Visiting Professor
IIT Jammu invites applications for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Visiting Professor positions across multiple departments. Apply online on a rolling basis.
Date Posted: 19 January 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu
About the Institute
The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu was inaugurated on 6 August 2016 under the mentorship of IIT Delhi. IIT Jammu is a premier autonomous institute established by the Government of India, committed to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation across engineering, science, and humanities disciplines.
Positions Available
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Professor
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Associate Professor
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Assistant Professor (Grade I & Grade II)
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Visiting Professor (Contract / Deputation)
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Retired Professors (On Contract)
Departments
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Biosciences and Bioengineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Chemistry
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Civil Engineering
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Computer Science and Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mathematics
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Mechanical Engineering
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Physics
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Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS)
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Interdisciplinary Programs (IDP)
Essential Qualifications
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Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
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First Class or equivalent at preceding degree levels
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Consistently good academic record throughout
Experience Requirements
Professor
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Minimum 10 years of teaching/research/industrial experience
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At least 4 years as Associate Professor in IITs or similar institutes of national importance
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Strong leadership in research, Ph.D. supervision, publications, patents, sponsored projects, and academic development
Associate Professor
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Minimum 6 years of teaching/research/industry experience
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At least 3 years as Assistant Professor
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Independent research record with M.Tech/Ph.D. supervision and funded projects
Assistant Professor – Grade I
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Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (excluding Ph.D. period)
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Demonstrated research capability through publications
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Preferably below 35 years of age
Assistant Professor – Grade II
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Candidates meeting all criteria except post-Ph.D. experience
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Eligible for promotion after completion of required experience
Visiting Professor / Retired Professors (Contract / Deputation)
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Serving or retired faculty from CFTIs
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Proven teaching, research, leadership, and mentorship record
Pay Scale (7th CPC)
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Professor: Academic Pay Level 14A – ₹1,59,100 to ₹2,20,200
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Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level 13A2 – ₹1,39,600 to ₹2,11,300
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Assistant Professor Grade I: Academic Pay Level 12 – ₹1,01,500 to ₹1,67,400
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Assistant Professor Grade II: Entry Pay Level 10 – ₹57,700 to ₹98,200 (minimum ₹70,900), moving to Level 11 after 1 year post-Ph.D.
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Visiting / Retired Professors: Remuneration as per institute norms
Application Process
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Apply Online Only
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No hard copy or email applications will be accepted
👉 Apply Here: https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in
🌐 Official Website: https://iitjammu.ac.in
Note: This is a rolling advertisement. Applications are processed twice a year
(January–June and July–December).
Organization Address
The Director
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Jagti, NH-44, Tehsil Nagrota
Jammu – 181221, India
📞 +91-191-2570381
📧 faculty.recruitment@iitjammu.ac.in
