IIT Roorkee Special Recruitment Drive 2026 – Assistant Professor Positions for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PD Categories

IIT Roorkee Special Recruitment Drive 2026 for Assistant Professor Grade-I and Grade-II posts across 32 departments and centres. Check eligibility, pay scale, benefits and apply online by 30 October 2026.

Date Posted: 22 September 2026

Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)

Recruitment Drive 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has announced a Special Recruitment Drive for faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor. The recruitment is intended for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PD categories.

The recruitment drive covers 32 academic Departments, Schools and Centres of Excellence at IIT Roorkee.

Quick Overview

Available Positions & Pay Scale

Assistant Professor Grade-I

Academic Pay Level-12

Pay Scale: ₹1,01,500 – ₹1,67,400

Assistant Professor Grade-II

Academic Pay Level-10

Pay Scale: ₹57,700 – ₹98,200

The supplied recruitment information further specifies a minimum starting pay of ₹89,800 at Cell No. 16 for Assistant Professor Grade-II.

Educational Qualification & Experience

Assistant Professor Grade-I

Candidates should possess:

• Ph.D.
• First class or equivalent at the preceding degree in an appropriate branch.
• Consistently very good academic record throughout.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial, research or teaching experience.
• Experience gained while pursuing the Ph.D. is excluded from the required experience.

Assistant Professor Grade-II

Candidates should possess:

• Ph.D.
• First class or equivalent at the preceding degree in an appropriate branch.
• Consistently very good academic record throughout.

Professional Incentives & Benefits

The recruitment information lists several institutional benefits and professional incentives.

Special Monthly Fellowship

Faculty members joining on a regular position or initially on contract with a provision for regularization may receive a:

₹30,000 per month fellowship for 3 years.

Faculty Initiation Grant

• Research grant of up to ₹20 lakh for 2 years upon submission of a research proposal.
• Additional grant of up to ₹2 lakh for IT equipment such as a laptop and printer upon joining.

Professional Development Allowance

₹3 lakh over a 3-year block, as per applicable rules.

Relocation Allowance

• Up to ₹1 lakh for applicants joining from within India.
• Up to ₹1.5 lakh for applicants joining from abroad.

Accommodation & Medical Benefits

• Campus residential accommodation, subject to availability.
• Medical coverage/reimbursement for faculty and family.

Other Benefits

• Children Education Allowance
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Other applicable benefits as per Government of India rules.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit their applications online through the official IIT Roorkee recruitment portal.

Application Requirements

Applicants should:

1. Complete the online application form.
2. Select the appropriate academic Department, School or Centre.
3. Upload the required documents.
4. Upload a valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PD certificate, where applicable.
5. Ensure that the certificate is issued by the competent authority and is in the prescribed format.
6. Submit the application before the deadline.

No physical/hard copy application is required.

Interview Travel & Accommodation

According to the supplied recruitment information, shortlisted candidates invited for an in-person interview will receive:

• Round-trip travel reimbursement within India.
• Economy airfare through authorized travel agencies such as IRCTC, Balmer Lawrie or Ashoka Travels.
• Guest-house accommodation on the IIT Roorkee campus.

Important Dates

Application Mode

Online Only

No hard-copy submission is required.

Contact Details

Email: facultyrecruitment@iitr.ac.in

Official Website

IIT Roorkee Official Website

Organization Address

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand – 247667
India