Teaching / Faculty
India
IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 40 Posts
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 40 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | India |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Notification No. | IITM/R/1/2026 |
| Last Updated | 06 Mar 2026 |
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Vacancies
15-10-2026
Last Date
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Recruitment 2026: Indian Institute of Technology Madras has released the official notification for 40 Assistant Professor posts, inviting applications from eligible candidates in Tamil Nadu. This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking stable and well-paid education jobs.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 15-10-2026 |
|---|---|
| Event / Date | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Application Submission Deadline | 15 October 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 31 December 2026 |
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Age Limit
| Age Details | Not completed 36 years as on 31 Dec 2026. Age relaxation applicable for OBC, SC/ST, PwD and women candidates. |
|---|---|
| Details | Maximum Age: Not completed 36 years as on 31 December 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for OBC, SC/ST, PwD, and women candidates as per government norms. |
Qualification / Eligibility
| Education Qualification | Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree. Specialization in the appropriate area/branch with consistently good academic record throughout. |
|---|---|
| Matched Qualifications | ITI, CA, MPhil_PhD |
| Details | Assistant Professor (Grade II): Ph.D., First class or equivalent at the preceding degree, Specialization in the appropriate area/branch with consistently good academic record throughout. Less than three years of post-Ph.D. industrial/ research/ teaching experience. Assistant Professor (Grade I): Ph.D., First class or equivalent at the preceding degree, Specialization in the appropriate area/branch with consistently good academic record throughout. At least three years of post-Ph.D. industrial/ research/ teaching experience. |
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor (Aerospace Engineering) | 40 |
| 2 | Assistant Professor (Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering) | |
| 3 | Assistant Professor (Biotechnology) | |
| 4 | Assistant Professor (Chemistry) | |
| 5 | Assistant Professor (Chemical Engineering) | |
| 6 | Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering) | |
| 7 | Assistant Professor (Computer Science & Engineering) | |
| 8 | Assistant Professor (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) | |
| 9 | Assistant Professor (Electrical Engineering) | |
| 10 | Assistant Professor (Engineering Design) | |
| 11 | Assistant Professor (Humanities & Social Sciences) | |
| 12 | Assistant Professor (Management Studies) | |
| 13 | Assistant Professor (Medical Sciences & Technology) | |
| 14 | Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering) | |
| 15 | Assistant Professor (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering) | |
| 16 | Assistant Professor (Ocean Engineering) | |
| 17 | Assistant Professor (Physics) | |
| 18 | Assistant Professor (School of Interdisciplinary Studies) | |
| Total | 40 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (School of Interdisciplinary Studies) |
| Total Posts | 40 |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Assistant Professor Grade-II: Pay Level: 10, Minimum Pay: ₹ 70900/-. Assistant Professor Grade-I: Pay Level: 12, Minimum Pay: ₹ 101500/-. |
|---|---|
| Details | Assistant Professor Grade-II: 7th CPC Pay Level 10, Minimum Basic Pay: ₹ 70,900/-. Approximate total emoluments including HRA: ₹ 1,71,300/-. Approximate total emoluments excluding HRA: ₹ 1,50,000/-. Assistant Professor Grade-I: 7th CPC Pay Level 12, Minimum Basic Pay: ₹ 1,01,500/-. Approximate total emoluments including HRA: ₹ 2,29,400/-. Approximate total emoluments excluding HRA: ₹ 1,99,000/-. |
Selection Process
1Application screening Interview
How to Apply
- 1Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026.
- 2Applications must be submitted online on or before 15-10-2026.
- 3To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- 4Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of IIT Madras to complete the application.