IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 40 Posts

IIT Madras invites applications for Assistant Professor (Grade II & Grade I) faculty positions across 18 departments under the Rolling Advertisement No. IITM/R/1/2026.

Vacancy Details

Reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC(NCL) 27%, EWS 10%.

Educational Qualification

• PhD with first class at preceding degree; AP-II: <3 yrs post-PhD experience; AP-I: ≥3 yrs post-PhD experience.

Age Limit

Should not have completed 36 years as on 31 Dec 2026 (relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/women).

Selection Process

Screening and selection by Selection Committee; referees contacted; interviews periodic.

How to Apply

1. Apply online only at facapp.iitm.ac.in; upload academic profile (CV, teaching/research plans, 3 best papers).
2. Rolling — applications accepted throughout the year till 15 Oct 2026. Contact: Dean (Faculty), deanfacultyoffice@iitm.ac.in.

Remuneration

• AP-II: Level 10, total incl. HRA Rs. 1,71,300/-; AP-I: Level 12, total Rs. 2,29,400/-. Plus initiation grant Rs. 5 lakhs; start-up grant up to Rs. 50 lakhs; CPDA Rs. 3 lakhs/3 yrs.

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