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IIT Indore Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 8 Assistant Professor Posts

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IIT Indore Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification released for 8 Assistant Professor Grade I and II vacancies. Check eligibility, salary, age limit, departments and apply online before 26 November 2026.

Date Posted: 14 November 2026

Organisation:  Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore)

Organisation Profile

The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) is an Institute of National Importance established in 2009. Located at Simrol, Khandwa Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the institute invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for faculty positions.

Job Title / Designation

Assistant Professor (Grade I and Grade II)

Total Vacancies

8 Posts (Unreserved – UR)

The recruitment will be based on the available vacancies and the requirements of the respective departments and specialisation areas.

Departments and Areas of Specialisation

1. Department of Chemical Engineering

Applications are invited in the following research and academic areas:

  • Experimental Electrochemistry and Battery Technologies
  • Process Control and Dynamics
  • Bio-manufacturing
  • Semiconductors
  • Nanotechnology
  • Separation Processes
  • Renewable Energy
  • Critical Minerals
  • Polymer Synthesis

2. Mehta Family School of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering

The relevant specialisation areas include:

  • Computational Biomolecular Modelling
  • AI/ML/DL for Biological, Biomedical and Healthcare Data
  • Computer Vision for Medical Image Analysis
  • Computational Health Informatics
  • Computational Multi-OMICS Data Science
  • Computational Epidemiology
  • Internet of Medical Things
  • Wearable Healthcare Devices
  • AI-driven Health Monitoring Systems
  • Strong applications across Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering may also be considered, according to institutional requirements.

3. Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies (Interdisciplinary Areas)

  • Applied Optics, Lasers and Photonics
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • Quantum Technologies
  • Design and Communications
  • Innovation and System Design
  • Project Management
  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  • Computational AI-driven Engineering: Digital Twin and Multiscale Modelling

Eligibility Criteria

Assistant Professor Grade II

Educational Qualification:

  • Ph.D. in the appropriate branch.
  • First Class or equivalent at the preceding degree.
  • Very good academic record throughout.

Experience: No minimum experience requirement is specified in the notification.

Age Limit: Maximum 32 years.

Appointment Type: Contract basis.

Assistant Professor Grade I

Educational Qualification:

  • Ph.D. in the appropriate branch.
  • First Class or equivalent at the preceding degree.
  • Very good academic record throughout.

Experience:

  • Minimum three years of industrial, research or teaching experience.
  • Experience gained while pursuing the Ph.D. will not be counted.

Age Limit: Maximum 35 years.

Note: Age and experience will be calculated as on the last date of online application submission.

Salary and Pay Scale

The pay structure is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

Position Pay Level Minimum Basic Pay Total Emoluments Including HRA
Assistant Professor Grade II Level 10 ₹70,900/month ₹1,41,483/month
Assistant Professor Grade I Level 12 ₹1,01,500/month ₹1,97,481/month

Additional allowances include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance (TA), as per Government of India rules.

Important: HRA will not be admissible if institute accommodation is provided.

Additional Benefits and Facilities

Selected faculty members may be eligible for the following benefits and research support:

  • Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA): ₹3 lakh for every three-year block, on a reimbursable basis.
  • Relocation Allowance: Up to ₹1 lakh for faculty joining from abroad and up to ₹75,000 for those relocating within India.
  • Medical Facilities: Cashless OPD and IPD facilities at leading hospitals in Indore and the institute’s Health Centre.
  • Children Education Allowance: As per Government of India norms.
  • Accommodation: On-campus accommodation, subject to availability.
  • Young Faculty International Dream Lab Grant: Up to ₹5 lakh for research training at leading international institutions.
  • Undergraduate Research and Innovation Grant: Up to ₹5 lakh for young faculty working with undergraduate students.
  • Research Seed Grant: ₹2 lakh for selected technology development initiatives.

Other benefits include LTC and contributions towards the National Pension System (NPS), as per applicable Government of India rules.

Selection Process

  • Applications will be screened based on qualifications, experience, research contributions and publication records.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
  • The institute may apply higher or additional shortlisting criteria depending on departmental requirements.
  • Original certificates and self-attested photocopies must be produced when called for an interview.

Candidates employed in government, semi-government, autonomous institutions or PSUs must apply through the proper channel and produce the required No Objection Certificate and Vigilance Clearance Certificate at the interview.

Application Fee

Application fee: Not specified in the official notification.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their applications through the official online recruitment portal.

  1. Visit the IIT Indore official faculty recruitment page.
  2. Open Advertisement No. IITI/FACREC/2026/NOV/11.
  3. Access the online application portal.
  4. Complete the application form with personal, educational and professional details.
  5. Provide details of the Ph.D. qualification, date of defence, publications and teaching, research or industrial experience.
  6. Provide the names and contact details of at least three referees.
  7. Upload the required educational certificates, experience documents and other supporting documents in PDF format.
  8. Request your referees to send their reference letters directly to fac.recruit@iiti.ac.in.
  9. Review the application carefully and submit it before the deadline.
  10. Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Application Instructions:

  • Applications must be submitted online only.
  • Hard copies and applications sent through email will not be accepted.
  • Separate applications must be submitted for each position applied for.
  • Candidates who applied against previous advertisements and wish to be considered under this notification must apply afresh.
  • Applicants with foreign passports require political and security clearance from the Ministries of External Affairs and Home Affairs.

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Date 10 November 2026
Online Application Deadline 26 November 2026
Last Submission Time Before 5:00 PM IST

Important Links

Contact Details

Recruitment Email: fac.recruit@iiti.ac.in
Telephone: +91 (0)731-6603556 / 3488
Contact Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Postal Address

Registrar
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Simrol, Khandwa Road,
Indore – 453 552,
Madhya Pradesh, India.

Official Website: https://www.iiti.ac.in/