Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad Wanted Faculty
IIT Palakkad invites applications for Assistant Professor Grade I, Assistant Professor Grade II, and Associate Professor positions in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. Apply online before 9 April 2026.
Post Date: 13th March 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad
Organization Profile
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are autonomous public institutions of national importance in engineering, science, and technology education. Starting with IIT Kharagpur in 1951, India now has 23 IITs, known for excellence in research and higher education.
IIT Palakkad, located in Kerala, is one of the newer IITs established to promote advanced research and education. Palakkad is known as the gateway to Kerala through the famous Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats. The region is known for its natural beauty, historical significance, and proximity to the Silent Valley rainforest.
Job Title
Assistant Professor Grade II
Assistant Professor Grade I
Associate Professor
Employment Type
Full Time
Department / Discipline
Applications are invited in the area of:
Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Essential Qualification
B.E. / B.Tech in one of the following disciplines:
Metallurgical Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science
Materials Science & Engineering
Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Ph.D. in Metallurgy / Materials Science / relevant research area
Candidates must have First Class or equivalent grade in the preceding degree with consistently good academic record.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 6 years of post-PhD experience (teaching / research / industry)
At least 3 years at the level of Assistant Professor Grade I or equivalent
Strong record of research publications, student guidance, and sponsored research projects
Assistant Professor Grade I
Minimum 3 years post-PhD teaching / research / industrial experience
Assistant Professor Grade II
Candidates with less than 3 years post-PhD experience
Pay Scale
Assistant Professor Grade II
Level 10: ₹57,700 – ₹98,200
Level 11: ₹68,900 – ₹1,17,200
Assistant Professor Grade I
Level 12: ₹1,01,500 – ₹1,67,400
Associate Professor
Level 13A2: ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,11,300
Apply Mode
Online
Last Date to Apply
09 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
Organization Website
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the IIT Palakkad faculty recruitment portal.
Application Portal:
https://facap.iitpkd.ac.in
After submitting the application, candidates should click “Submit” to complete the process. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission.
All required documents and enclosures must be uploaded before 09 April 2026 (23:59 hrs).
Address
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad
Ahalia Integrated Campus
Kozhippara
Palakkad – 678557
Kerala