Indian Institute of Technology Madras Wanted Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Madras invites applications for Assistant Professor Grade I and II positions across multiple departments. Eligible candidates can apply online until 15 October 2026.
Post Date: 07 March 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Chennai, Tamil Nadu
College Profile
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is one of the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education, basic and applied research in India.
In 1956, the Government of Germany offered technical assistance for establishing an institute of higher education in engineering in India. The first Indo-German agreement for establishing IIT Madras was signed in 1959 in Bonn, West Germany.
Today, IIT Madras is globally recognized for its excellence in engineering education, innovation, and advanced research.
Job Title
Assistant Professor Grade I and Grade II
Departments
Aerospace Engineering
Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Design
Humanities & Social Sciences
Management Studies
Medical Sciences & Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Physics
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Qualification
Ph.D. with First Class or equivalent at the preceding degree
Specialization in the relevant area with consistently good academic record
Additional specialization details available at: https://facapp.iitm.ac.in
Experience
Assistant Professor Grade II
Candidates with less than 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching / research / industrial experience may apply.
Assistant Professor Grade I
Candidates with minimum 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching / research / industrial experience may apply.
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Salary
Assistant Professor Grade II
7th CPC Pay Level 10
Minimum Basic Pay: ₹70,900
Initial appointment at Level 10 Cell 8 ₹70,900
After one year of experience → move to Academic Pay Level 11
Assistant Professor Grade I
7th CPC Pay Level 12
Minimum Basic Pay: ₹1,01,500
After 3 years → move to Academic Pay Level 13A1 (₹1,31,400 – ₹2,04,700)
Apply Mode
Online
Website
How to Apply
This is a rolling advertisement. There is no fixed deadline. Applications will be accepted throughout the year until 15 October 2026.
Interested candidates who meet the prescribed qualifications should submit their application online through the recruitment portal.
Application Link:
https://facapp.iitm.ac.in
Candidates must upload a scanned copy of the signed application using the online portal.
Recruitment will be based on department requirements and specialization areas. Selection may occur periodically depending on the number of applications received.
For queries regarding application submission, candidates may contact:
Email: deanfacultyoffice@iitm.ac.in
Organization Address
Dean (Faculty)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai – 600036
Tamil Nadu, India