IIT Madras invites applications from individuals with an established record of independent, high-quality research and commitment to teaching and research for faculty position at the level of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (AP).
The requirement is for various departments given below. Department wise specialization areas and additional qualifications are available through https://facapp.iitm.ac.in as Annexure-1.
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Department |
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Aerospace
Engineering |
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Applied
Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering |
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Biotechnology |
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Chemistry |
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Chemical
Engineering |
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Civil
Engineering |
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Computer
Science & Engineering |
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Data
Science and Artificial Intelligence |
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Electrical
Engineering |
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Engineering
Design |
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Humanities
& Social Sciences |
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Management
Studies |
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Mathematics |
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Medical
Sciences & Technology |
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Mechanical
Engineering |
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Metallurgical
and Materials Engineering |
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Ocean
Engineering |
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Physics |
|
School
of Interdisciplinary Studies |
Qualification and Experience:
Basic Qualification and Experience for the posts are given below. Qualification and Experience will be reckoned as on the date of submission of the application.
A. QUALIFICATION & AGE
Ph.D., with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree. Specialization in the appropriate area/branch with consistently good academic record throughout. Additional qualifications and specialization areas sought in each department are available at https://facapp.iitm.in as Annexure-1.
Candidates should not have completed 36 year as on 31 Dec 2025. Age relaxation is applicable for OBC, SC/ST, PwD and women candidates.
B. EXPERIENCE
B.1. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Grade II & Grade I)
B.1.1. Assistant Professor (Grade II): Candidates with less than three years of post-Ph.D industrial/ research/ teaching experience may be considered for this post. B.1.2. Assistant Professor (Grade I): Candidates with at-least three years of post-Ph.D industrial/ research/ teaching experience may be considered for the post.
Reservation: The reservation policy of the Ministry of Education, Government of India regarding SC/ST/OBC(NCL) /EWS & Persons with Disabilities (PwD) will be applicable. Necessary supporting certificates must be enclosed with the application form. Instructions from MoE issued till the date of interview will be applicable. The number of vacancies is about 40 and the number of vacancies will be liable to change. The extent reservation will be as follows: SC-15%; ST-7.5%; OBC(NCL)-27%; EWS-10%. The unfilled vacancies of the previous recruitments (post CEI Act.2019) may also be included for recruitment apart from the above number of vacancies.
IIT Madras is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment, and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
PAY STRUCTURE:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Grade-II: 7th CPC Pay Level 10, Minimum Basic Pay: ₹ 70900/-
The minimum starting basic pay to be fixed in Academic Pay Level-10 at Cell No.8 ₹70,900/-. In such cases, on completion of one year of experience, the incumbent shall move to Academic Pay Level-11. Subsequent placement in Assistant Professor Grade-I will be based on internal performance assessment conducted after meeting experience requirements.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Grade-I: 7th CPC Pay Level 12, Minimum Basic Pay: ₹ 101500/-
For direct recruits, minimum starting basic pay to be fixed in Academic Pay Level-12 at Cell No.1 ₹ 1,01,500/-. On completion of 3 years as Assistant Professor Grade-I, the incumbent shall move to Academic Pay Level-13A1 (₹ 1,31,400 – 2,04,700).
Table:
Maximum age of candidates at the time of application.
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Category of candidates |
Applicable age relaxations (yr) |
Maximum eligible
Age (yr) |
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OBC-NCL |
3 |
38 |
|
SC/ST |
5 |
40 |
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OBC-NCL
& Women |
3+3 |
41 |
|
SC/ST
& Women |
5+3 |
43 |
|
OBC-NCL
& PwD |
3+10 |
48 |
|
SC/ST
& PwD |
5+10 |
50 |
|
OBC-NCL,
Women & PwD |
3+3+10 |
51 |
|
SC/ST,
Women & PwD |
5+3+10 |
53 |
APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE:
C.1 This is a rolling advertisement. There is no specific deadline as to when a candidate can submit an application. Applications will be accepted throughout the year till 31 Dec 2025. Candidates who meet the prescribed qualifications should not wait for any other announcement of recruitment to submit an application. Applications are to be submitted online through the link for this advertisement at https://facapp.iitm.ac.in. Fillable forms and instructions can be found at the site. A scanned copy of the signed application has to be uploaded using the online link.
C.2 Recruitment would be based on the need in a given area/field within the department. The area/field in which candidates will be recruited will be updated periodically in line with the department requirements. Exceptionally meritorious candidates in any area of specialization pertaining to the said department may also be considered. During this rolling advertisement, if sufficient number of faculty members have been recruited in any particular area/department, further recruitment in the same area/department may not be conducted.
C.3 Selection of candidates is likely to be made periodically depending on the number of applicants and departmental requirements.
In case of any queries regarding submission of application, please contact:
IIT Madras
Chennai 600 036.
(deanfacultyoffice@iitm.ac.in)
Last Date for Apply: 31 December 2025