The Indian Institute of Technology Indore has announced a recruitment for the position of Assistant Professor (Grade I & II) with a total of 8 vacancies. Interested candidates can apply online until 26 November 2026, before 5:00 PM (IST).
IIT Indore Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: 8 Posts, Apply Online: Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Indore |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Grade I & II) |
| Advt No | IITI/FACREC/2026/NOV/11 |
| Total Vacancies | 8 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | nrai.in |
Important Dates
The application process has specific dates that candidates need to be aware of.
| Last Date to Apply | 26 November 2026, before 5:00 PM (IST) |
Application Fee
The official notification does not specify any application fee.
| Category | Fee |
| All Categories | Not specified |
Age Limit
The age limits for the Assistant Professor positions are as follows. Experience and age are reckoned as on the last date of online submission of the application form.
| Post | Age Limit |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Maximum 32 years |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Maximum 35 years |
Vacancy Details
There are a total of 8 vacancies available for the Assistant Professor positions, all of which are unreserved (UR). Applications are invited in various specialized areas.
| Department/School | Areas |
| Chemical Engineering | Experimental electrochemistry and battery technologies; Process control and dynamics; Bio manufacturing; Semiconductors; Nanotechnology; Separation processes; Renewable energy; Critical Minerals; Polymer synthesis etc. |
| Mehta Family School of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering | Computational Biomolecular Modeling; AI/ML/DL for Biological/Biomedical/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. |
| Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies (Interdisciplinary Areas) | Applied Optics Lasers and Photonics; Hybrid Electric Vehicles; Quantum Technologies; Design and Communications, Innovation, System Design, Project Management; Robotics & Autonomous Systems; Computational AI-driven Engineering: Digital Twin and Multiscale Modelling. |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. The eligibility criteria vary between the two posts, particularly regarding experience. Candidates should check the official notification for discipline-specific eligibility of each area.
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Ph.D. with first class or equivalent | Not specified |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Ph.D. with first class or equivalent | Minimum three years of industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. |
Salary and Pay Scale
The pay scale for the Assistant Professor positions is structured according to the 7th CPC.
| Position | Pay Level | Min. Basic Pay / Month |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | 10 | Rs. 70,900 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | 12 | Rs. 1,01,500 |
Selection Process
The selection process includes shortlisting followed by an interview. The Institute reserves the right to call for interview only those candidates who are shortlisted based on qualification, experience, research, and publication records.
- Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications and experience.
- Interview of shortlisted candidates.
- Verification of original certificates and self-attested copies for candidates called for interview.
- Video conferencing for candidates from abroad.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must follow these steps to apply online through the official IIT Indore careers page.
- Visit the IIT Indore careers page.
- Click on the “Click here to apply ONLINE” link.
- Fill in the application form with full details of educational qualifications.
- Provide a list of publications and details of at least three referees.
- Upload all required certificates in PDF format.
- Submit a separate application for each position if applying for more than one.
- Ensure that referees send their reference letters via email to the specified address.
- Complete the application before the deadline of 5:00 PM (IST) on 26 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
Freshers are not eligible for the Assistant Professor Grade I position as it requires a minimum of three years of experience. However, fresh Ph.D. graduates may apply for the Grade II position.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, candidates must submit a separate application for each position if applying for more than one.
On which date is experience counted?
Experience is reckoned as on the last date of online submission of the application form.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates must carry original certificates and self-attested copies during the interview.
Is there any age relaxation mentioned?
The notification does not list specific age relaxations by category but states that minimum eligibility criteria may be relaxed for candidates with exceptional credentials.
Documents Required
- Educational certificates
- Ph.D. defense certificate
- Publications list
- Reference letters from referees
- Identity proof
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting the application after the deadline.
- Not uploading all required documents in PDF format.
- Failing to provide accurate contact details for referees.
- Applying under the wrong category or for the wrong post.
- Not retaining a copy of the submitted application.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान इंदौर
- पद: सहायक प्रोफेसर (ग्रेड I एवं II)
- कुल पद: 8
- योग्यता: M.Phil/Ph.D
- आयु सीमा: ग्रेड II के लिए अधिकतम 32 वर्ष, ग्रेड I के लिए अधिकतम 35 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 26 नवंबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें
