BITS Pilani Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026 – Hyderabad

BITS Pilani Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026 for accomplished academic, industry, government and social sector leaders. Check eligibility, ₹2 lakh salary, tenure, application process and deadline.

Date Posted: 24 September 2026

Organization: Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS Pilani)

BITS Pilani Professor of Practice Recruitment 2026

Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS Pilani) has invited applications for the position of Professor of Practice. The appointment is full-time and contractual, with an initial tenure of three years. Applications are invited from accomplished professionals with significant leadership, academic, industry, government, public service, social sector, or public policy experience.

The position is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, as specified in the supplied recruitment details.

Organization Profile

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, is an all-India institute for higher education. Its primary objective is to train young people to develop and implement ideas, methods, techniques and knowledge.

BITS was founded from the vision of the late Mr. G.D. Birla, an eminent industrialist and participant in India’s freedom struggle. What began in the early 1900s as a small school developed into institutions of higher education covering disciplines ranging from humanities to engineering.

In 1964, these institutions were amalgamated to form the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. BITS has since provided technical and higher education to students from across India, with its main campus located at Vidya Vihar, adjacent to Pilani, Rajasthan.

Job Details

Professor of Practice – Eligibility

BITS Pilani is inviting applications from accomplished professionals belonging to one or more of the following categories.

Academic Leaders

Eligible profiles include retired or serving:

• Vice-Chancellors
• Directors
• Deans
• Professors
• Heads of Institutions
• Distinguished academicians

Candidates should have significant academic and institutional leadership experience.

Business and Industry Leaders

Applications are invited from experienced professionals such as:

• Chairpersons
• CEOs
• Managing Directors
• CXOs
• Entrepreneurs
• Board Members
• Senior executives

The source specifies demonstrated leadership of large organisations or transformational initiatives.

Government and Public Service Leaders

Eligible professionals may include retired or serving officers from:

• All-India Services
• Central or State Governments
• Armed Forces
• Judiciary
• Public Sector Enterprises
• Regulatory Bodies
• Multilateral Organisations
• Other public institutions

Social Sector and Public Policy Leaders

The position is also open to senior leaders from:

• Development organisations
• Think tanks
• Foundations
• Professional bodies
• Civil society organisations

Candidates should have demonstrated institutional and societal impact.

Nature and Duration of Appointment

The Professor of Practice position is a full-time contractual appointment.

The initial appointment is for three years. Extension or renewal beyond the initial three-year tenure will depend on institutional requirements, performance and approval by the competent authority.

Salary / Pay Scale

A Professor of Practice will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹2,00,000 per month.

On-campus accommodation is not provided.

Any extension or renewal after the initial three-year period will be subject to institutional requirements and approval of the competent authority.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the prescribed recruitment portal.

Application Steps

1. Register through the BITS recruitment application portal.
2. Upload your CV and profile picture as required.
3. Complete the My Profile section.
4. Enter personal, educational and professional experience details.
5. Include post-PhD and pre-PhD experience where applicable.
6. Leave irrelevant sections blank where appropriate.
7. Preview the completed information.
8. Proceed to Apply for On Campus.
9. Select the appropriate Campus and Department (LEAD).

Application Portal:
BITS Pilani Professor of Practice Application Portal

Important Date

Job Location

Hyderabad, Telangana

Address

BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Vidya Vihar
Pilani – 333031
Rajasthan, India