IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment: IITM/R/1/2026
Indian Institute of Technology Madras · Tamil Nadu · Recruitment
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| Recruitment Board | Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
|---|---|
| Post / Exam Name | IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment: IITM/R/1/2026 |
| Notification Type | Recruitment |
| Qualification | PhD in the relevant discipline, first class or equivalent in the preceding degree and a consistently good academic record. Grade I needs at least 3 years post-PhD teaching/research/industrial experience; applicants with less may be considered for Grade II. Candidates should not have completed 36 years on 31 December 2026, subject to stated OBC/SC/ST/Pw D/women relaxations. IIT Madras PhD holders ordinarily need at least 3 years independent experience outside IIT Madras. The department-specific specialization and additional qualification table in Annexure 1 must also be met. Permanent appointment is for Indian nationals/OCI; other foreign nationals may be considered on contract. |
| Pay Scale | Assistant Professor Grade II: basic₹70,900 at Level 10, moving to Level 11 after the specified experience/performance conditions; Grade I: basic₹1,01,500 at Level 12. Allowances are separate. |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Last Date | 2026-10-15 |
| How to Apply | Register/login on the 2026 RA application portal. Complete the single form and select relevant departments after the earlier sections. Upload academic CV and qualification certificates, detailed teaching and research plans, three best papers with context/contribution write-ups, publications, research guidance, sponsored projects, awards and service details. Mark non-applicable profile items NR. Provide referee details; the institute obtains references directly. Use Annexure 1 to check the department and discipline conditions before final submission. |
| Listing Source | facapp.iitm.ac.in |
| Apply / Application Form | Open official application link or form |
| Notification PDF | Download official PDF |
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras invites applications under the notice “IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment: IITM/R/1/2026” in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This is a public institution recruitment notice, with faculty responsibilities in teaching, independent research and academic service. The institute describes this as rolling recruitment but explicitly accepts applications only until 15 October 2026. It is a single institute advertisement across departments; selecting several departments does not create several job notices. Essential eligibility: PhD in the relevant discipline, first class or equivalent in the preceding degree and a consistently good academic record. Grade I needs at least 3 years post-PhD teaching/research/industrial experience; applicants with less may be considered for Grade II. Candidates should not have completed 36 years on 31 December 2026, subject to stated OBC/SC/ST/Pw D/women relaxations. IIT Madras PhD holders ordinarily need at least 3 years independent experience outside IIT Madras. The department-specific specialization and additional qualification table in Annexure 1 must also be met. Permanent appointment is for Indian nationals/OCI; other foreign nationals may be considered on contract. Assistant Professor Grade II: basic₹70,900 at Level 10, moving to Level 11 after the specified experience/performance conditions; Grade I: basic₹1,01,500 at Level 12. Allowances are separate. Register/login on the 2026 RA application portal. Complete the single form and select relevant departments after the earlier sections. Upload academic CV and qualification certificates, detailed teaching and research plans, three best papers with context/contribution write-ups, publications, research guidance, sponsored projects, awards and service details. Mark non-applicable profile items NR. Provide referee details; the institute obtains references directly. Use Annexure 1 to check the department and discipline conditions before final submission. The notified closing date is 2026-10-15. Submit the completed application before the stated deadline and retain the submission confirmation.
