IIT Dharwad Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Assistant, Associate & Professor Posts

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad, a Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced faculty recruitment for multiple academic departments. Highly qualified academicians with strong research credentials are invited to apply for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor level positions.

About IIT Dharwad

• Established in: 2016
• Status: Institute of National Importance
• Campus Size: ~470 Acres
• Location: Near Hubballi–Dharwad, Karnataka
• Connectivity: Airport, Rail & Road well connected to major cities

IIT Dharwad offers B.Tech, M.Tech, M.S, Ph.D, BS–MS and M.Sc programs through 10 academic departments and interdisciplinary centers.

Available Faculty Positions

IIT Dharwad is hiring at the following levels:

🟢 Assistant Professor Grade-I / Grade-II

🟡 Associate Professor

🔵 Professor

Departments Hiring

Applications are invited in disciplines such as:

• Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
• Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Engineering (MMAE)
• Civil & Infrastructure Engineering (CIE)
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE/EECE)
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Biology / Interdisciplinary Sciences
• Humanities & Social Sciences

(Department list may vary based on institute norms)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Ph.D. in relevant discipline
• Excellent academic record
• Strong research profile

Experience Requirement (Typical Norms)

PostExperience RequirementAssistant ProfessorPh.D + Post-PhD Research (Desirable)Associate ProfessorMinimum 6 years post-PhD experience + publicationsProfessorMinimum 10 years teaching/research experience

(Final criteria depend on official IIT norms)

Desirable Profile

Candidates must demonstrate:

✔ Strong research publications (SCI / Scopus indexed)

✔ Sponsored research projects (optional but preferred)

✔ Teaching experience at UG/PG level

✔ Ability to guide research scholars

✔ Contribution to academics, labs & outreach

Selection Procedure

• Shortlisting based on academic & research record
• Research seminar and/or interview
• Reference letter verification (if required)
• Final approval by competent authority

Salary & Benefits

Positions offer 7th CPC Pay Level along with:

✔ Research Initiation Grants

✔ Allowances as per Govt. norms

✔ Access to labs & funded project support

✔ Campus accommodation (subject to availability)

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online through the IIT Dharwad official faculty recruitment portal.

📌 Application Mode: Online Only

📌 Email applications are not accepted

Why Join IIT Dharwad?

⭐ New-generation IIT with strong research ecosystem

⭐ Interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities

⭐ Rapidly developing permanent campus

⭐ Excellent connectivity & academic environment

⭐ Encouragement for women and early-career researchers

Important Notes

• Institute reserves the right to shortlist candidates
• Women faculty are strongly encouraged to apply
• Canvassing will lead to disqualification
• Recruitment may be modified/cancelled as per institute rules

IIT Dharwad provides a promising platform for passionate academicians seeking long-term academic and research careers. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply through the official recruitment portal.

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