Assistant Professor Positions at IIT Kanpur - Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC/EWS & PwD

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur is conducting a special recruitment drive for Assistant Professor positions in various departments including Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and more. The recruitment is specifically open to candidates from SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories. A Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in the relevant field is the minimum qualification. Candidates must have a strong academic record. For fresh Ph.D. holders, the position is initially on contract for three years and may be regularized thereafter. Those with three or more years of teaching/research/industry experience may be offered regular appointments. The pay level ranges from 10 to 12, with additional benefits including NPS, LTC, medical reimbursement, housing on campus, research grants up to Rs 25 lakhs, and performance-based fellowships. The institute also offers an initial top-up salary of Rs 25,000 per month for the first three years. Applications must be submitted online via the Pingala recruitment system. Reservation norms as per Government of India apply. Candidates must submit valid caste/category/disability certificates. Shortlisted candidates will be reimbursed for travel expenses to attend the interview.