IIT Kanpur Faculty Recruitment: Rolling 2026-001

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur invites applications under the notice “IIT Kanpur Faculty Recruitment: Rolling 2026-001” in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This is a public institution recruitment notice, with faculty responsibilities in teaching, independent research and academic service. The domain-specific call covers engineering, natural sciences, humanities, management and newer interdisciplinary schools. Applicants must choose a genuinely relevant specialization rather than treating every listed department as interchangeable. No vacancy count or new issue date has been invented. Essential eligibility: Relevant PhD with first class/equivalent preceding degree and a very good record in all preceding degrees. Assistant Professor: fresh PhD may join on a 3 year initial contract; regular appointment needs 3 or more years post-PhD teaching/research/industrial experience. Associate Professor: 6 years relevant experience including 3 at Assistant Professor/equivalent level. Professor: 10 years including 4 at Associate Professor level. Required department-specific specializations also apply. Foreign nationals may receive renewable fixed contracts up to 5 years; PIO/OCI may be considered for permanent positions. Professor basic₹1,59,100–2,20,200(Level 14 A); Associate Professor₹1,39,600–2,11,300(Level 13 A 2); Assistant Professor Grade I₹1,01,500–1,67,400(Level 12). Grade II contract bands and allowances are specified separately in the official notice. Use the official Pingala faculty login/registration portal and upload qualification certificates and documentary evidence. Repeat the online application process for a second department, as the notice requires separate department applications. Reserved-category applicants must attach the prescribed central-list certificate. Government/semi-government employees need employer NOC for interview. Only shortlisted candidates proceed to the institute selection process; the institute may apply higher screening standards than the minimum eligibility. The official notice expressly uses a rolling recruitment process. No fixed application closing date is supplied here. A rolling process allows applications to be reviewed in batches or as institute needs arise; it does not promise an immediate vacancy, an interview or appointment.