Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced a rolling recruitment for faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor across all academic departments/centres.
Advertisement No.: IITD/2026/AP-1 Dated 23.04.2026
Total Vacancies: Multiple (Rolling Advertisement across 22+ Departments & Centres)
Post Details:
1. Assistant Professor Grade-I
- Pay Scale: 7th CPC Pay Level 12, Rs.1,01,500 - Rs.1,67,400/- per month
- Qualification: PhD in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent in preceding degree
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of industrial/research/teaching experience after PhD (experience gained before/during PhD excluded)
- Age: Preferably under 35 years (male) / 38 years (female) — relaxation as per Govt. norms
2. Assistant Professor Grade-II
- Pay Scale: 7th CPC Pay Level 10, Rs.57,700 - Rs.98,200/- per month (starting approx. Rs.70,900)
- Qualification: PhD in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent in preceding degree
- Experience: Fresh PhD eligible (no prior experience required)
- Age: Preferably under 35 years (male) / 38 years (female) — relaxation as per Govt. norms
Minimum Shortlisting Criteria:
1. PhD with consistently good academic record
2. First class or equivalent grade in preceding degree in respective discipline
3. Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate well
4. At least 4 refereed conference/journal papers, of which at least 2 should be in reputed journals
5. Individual academic units may have additional shortlisting criteria
Departments/Centres (Annexure-1): Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Management Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, Design, Energy, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, and more.
Selection Process:
1. Screening of applications for minimum eligibility
2. Evaluation by academic units
3. Research seminar at IIT Delhi
4. Interview by departmental Selection Committee and Senate nominees
5. Final approval by Board of Governors
Benefits:
- Research Grant: Rs.20 Lakh + Equipment Support up to Rs.30 Lakh
- Professional Development Allowance: Rs.3 Lakh
- Housing Support up to Rs.60,500/month
- DA, HRA, TA, Medical, NPS, LTC, Education Allowance as per Institute norms
- Probation: 1 Year (for Grade I)
- Career Growth: Promotion to Level 13A1 after 3 years
How to Apply:
Online applications through the official IIT Delhi recruitment portal: ecampus.iitd.ac.in/IITDFR-0/login
Important Dates:
- Advertisement Publication: 06 April 2026
- Online Application Start: 17 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
Contact:
Faculty Recruitment Cell (E-I), MS-207/C-18, 2nd Floor, Main Building
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016
Phone: +91-11-2654-8733
Email: fac_recruit@admin.iitd.ac.in
Official Website: https://home.iitd.ac.in/jobs-iitd/index.php