Regular Faculty Recruitment in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, India

December 23, 2025

Faculty Recruitment in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, India

Designation/Position- Faculty Recruitment in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore

IIT Indore, India invites application for Faculty Recruitment in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore from eligible and interested candidates

About- Indian Institute of Technology Indore is an Institute of National Importance established in 2009. In a short span of its existence for more than 11 years, IIT Indore has made its presence felt nationally and globally as an Institute of innovation, learning, teaching, and research which is reflected in continuous improvement in its national and international rankings. It is ranked 10^th (under the Engineering Institute category) by the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) of India for the year 2020. It has consistently secured the highest h-index amongst all new IITs. It has become the preferred choice for the best of the students, faculty members, and staff members. The Institute offers a conducive environment and infrastructure for learning-centric education, research-driven teaching, and innovation, and application-oriented research. The Institute has a very good ecosystem for incubation and entrepreneurship. Faculty Recruitment in Indian Institute

Research/Job Area-

Schools/Departments and Areas of Specialization (as given in the PDF)

S. No.	School / Department	Areas / Specialization
(a)	Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering	(i) Atmospheric Science, GNSS and Remote Sensing (RADAR, Hyperspectral) (ii) Exoplanets, Planetary Sciences and Astrobiology (iii) Instrumentation related to Optical/IR Astronomy, Remote Sensing, Atmospheric or Space Science and Engineering (iv) Space Missions
(b)	Civil Engineering	(i) Transportation Systems Engineering: (a) Transportation Planning (b) Logistics and Freight Transport (ii) Geotechnical Engineering: (a) Geo-environmental Engineering (b) Rock Mechanics and Underground Structures (iii) Structural Engineering: (a) Structural Dynamics (b) Earthquake Engineering (c) Bridge Engineering
(c)	Electrical Engineering	Information and Coding Theory; Communication Networks; Quantum Machine Learning; Quantum Communications; Satellite Communications; Experimental Testbed Development for Wireless Communication Systems; Statistical Signal Processing; Speech Signal Processing; Computer Vision; Analog and Mixed Signal IC Design; Optoelectronics; Silicon Photonics; Quantum Technology; Semiconductor Device Fabrication and Applications (GaN, GaAs, SiC, TMD, Si); Digital IC Design, Testing and Verification; Computer Architecture; AI Hardware Accelerators; Solid State Circuit Design; Photonic IC Design; RF IC Design; RF Circuit and System Design; Terahertz Technology; High Power Converters and Drives; Power Markets; Control of Multi-Agent Systems and Swarm Robotics; Data-Driven and Learning-based Control.
(d)	Mathematics	Probability; Statistics; Financial Mathematics; Theoretical Computer Science; Computer Networks; Operating Systems; Data Science; Core AI–ML Algorithms. Strong applications in all areas of Mathematics (as per requirements) will also be considered. Desirable educational qualification (Mathematical Sciences): M.Sc. or equivalent in Mathematics/Statistics/Operations Research with Ph.D. in related fields.
(e)	Mehta Family School of Sustainability	Energy Systems: Energy Generation, Storage and Efficiency; Electrochemical Processes in Energy Systems and Devices; Fuel Cells and Batteries; Renewable Energy; Modelling and Simulation of Energy Systems; Power Systems Operation and Control. Environmental Economics: Game Theory; Environmental Economics; Natural Resource Economics; Behavioral Economics; Optimization Studies; Ecological Economics; Institutional Economics; Sustainability Economics.
(f)	Mehta Family School of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering	(i) AI/ML/DL for Biological/Biomedical/Healthcare Data (ii) Computer Vision for Medical Image Analysis (iii) Computational Health Informatics (iv) Genomics AI / Computational Multi-OMICS Data Science (v) Public Health Data Analytics / Computational Epidemiology (vi) Internet of Medical Things (vii) Embedded AI Systems for Healthcare (viii) Digital Twins in Healthcare (ix) Haptics
(g)	School of Innovation	(i) Design and Visual Communication (ii) Digital Media including Interactive and Immersive Media (iii) System Design and Design Innovation

Location- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

1. For all Departments/Schools excluding School of Innovation

Assistant Professor Grade II

Educational Qualification:
Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record throughout.
Nature of Appointment: Contract basis.
Maximum Age: 32 years.

Assistant Professor Grade I

Educational Qualification:
Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record throughout.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding experience gained during Ph.D.
Maximum Age: 35 years.

2. For School of Innovation (Assistant Professor Grade I & II and Associate Professor)

Assistant Professor Grade II – School of Innovation

Educational Qualification:
Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record throughout.
Desirable (in addition):
Undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Design/Architecture from a reputed Design University/Institute in India or abroad.
Nature of Appointment: Contract basis.
Maximum Age: 32 years.

Assistant Professor Grade I – School of Innovation

Educational Qualification:
Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record throughout.
Desirable (in addition):
Undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Design/Architecture from a reputed Design University/Institute in India or abroad.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding Ph.D. experience.
Maximum Age: 35 years.

Associate Professor – School of Innovation

Educational Qualification:
Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record throughout.
Desirable (in addition):
Undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Design/Architecture from a reputed Design University/Institute in India or abroad.
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of teaching/industry/research experience, of which at least 3 years should be at the level of:
- Assistant Professor Grade I, or
- Senior Scientific Officer, or
- Senior Design Engineer.

Job/Position Description-

Indian Institute of Technology Indore, an Institute of National Importance and ranked in the top 12 engineering institutes under NIRF 2025, invites applications from Indian Nationals and OCIs for 38 faculty positions across various Departments/Schools. Positions are available at the level of Assistant Professor (Grade I & II) in multiple Departments/Schools and Associate Professor exclusively in the School of Innovation. IIT Indore offers a vibrant environment for teaching, research, innovation, and incubation with modern infrastructure, attractive pay structure, and multiple research and professional development grants.

Designation & Number of Vacancies

Assistant Professor (Grade II) – All listed Departments/Schools
Assistant Professor (Grade I) – All listed Departments/Schools
Associate Professor – Only in School of Innovation

Total Vacancies: 38

UR: 12
OBC–NCL: 10
SC: 08
ST: 06
PwD: 01
EWS: 01

Recruitment will depend on vacancies and area-wise requirements in each Department/School.

Pay Structure (as per 7th CPC)

Position	Pay Level	Minimum Basic Pay (₹ / month)	Approx. Total Emoluments including HRA* (₹ / month)
Assistant Professor Grade II	10	70,900	1,37,578
Assistant Professor Grade I	12	1,01,500	1,92,046
Associate Professor	13A2	1,39,600	2,59,864

*HRA is not admissible if on-campus accommodation is provided.

In addition, posts carry allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, LTC, Children Education Allowance, and NPS contributions as per Government of India rules applicable at Indore.

Major Support, Allowances and Facilities (Job Benefits)

Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA):
₹3,00,000 for every 3-year block (reimbursable) for conference travel, professional body membership, and academic/research contingencies.
Relocation Allowance:
- Up to ₹1,00,000 for those joining from abroad (self & spouse, goods transport).
- Up to ₹75,000 for those joining from within India (self & family, goods transport).
Medical Facilities:
Cashless OPD and IPD in leading hospitals in Indore and a well-equipped Institute Health Centre for employees and dependents.
Children Education Allowance (CEA):
For two eldest school-going children from nursery to class 12 at ₹2,812.5 per month per child (as per GoI norms).
Communication Charges:
Reimbursement as per Institute/GoI rules.
Accommodation:
Institute endeavours to provide suitable, on-campus accommodation (in lieu of HRA, subject to availability). Up to 21 days stay in Guest House/House of Residence on joining with nominal charges.
R&D and Academic Facilities:
Modern research facilities in Departments/Schools, good computing facilities, and a well-stocked library.
Special Research and Innovation Grants for Young Faculty:
- Young Faculty International Dream Lab Research Experience Grant: up to ₹5,00,000 for high-end research training abroad.
- Promotion of Research & Innovation with UG students: up to ₹5,00,000 to work closely with UG students.
- Research Seed Grant for Best Technology Development: ₹2,00,000 each for 5 best technologies towards commercialization.

Reservation & Relaxation

Reservation for SC/ST/OBC–NCL/PwD/EWS as per Government of India rules.
EWS candidates must submit valid Income and Asset Certificate in prescribed format.
Valid SC/ST/OBC–NCL/EWS/Disability certificates, issued by competent authorities in prescribed formats, must be uploaded with the application.
Reserved category candidates and persons with disability fulfilling eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.
Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

From the advertisement, the core responsibilities and expectations can be summarized as:

Teaching:
- Delivering high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the relevant Department/School and specialization area.
Research:
- Conducting high-quality, independent research in the advertised areas;
- Publishing in reputed journals and conferences;
- Guiding Ph.D., M.Tech/M.Sc., and B.Tech/UG projects.
Sponsored Projects & Collaboration:
- Attracting sponsored research and consultancy projects;
- Collaborating with industry, research organizations, and other academic institutions.
Academic & Administrative Contributions:
- Participating in curriculum development, academic committees, and institute-level activities;
- Supporting innovation, incubation, and technology development, especially in the School of Innovation and Schools focused on sustainability and biosciences.

(Note: The PDF gives detailed eligibility, pay, and process; the above job description reflects the typical expectations for these roles consistent with the advertisement.)

How to Apply-

Mode of Application:
- Applications must be submitted online only through the dedicated application link mentioned in the advertisement (referred to as “Click here to apply ONLINE” in the PDF).
- Only online filled applications will be considered.
- No hard copy or email submission will be accepted.
Documents to Upload (in PDF format):
- Educational qualification certificates, including:
  - Year of obtaining Ph.D.
  - Ph.D. defense date certificate.
- Complete list of publications and reprints of the best papers.
- Experience certificates indicating designation, pay (with last 3 months’ pay slips), and tenure, duly signed and sealed by employer.
- Valid category certificates (SC/ST/OBC–NCL/EWS/PwD), wherever applicable.
- Any other documents specified in the online portal instructions.
Application Content Requirements:
- Full details of:
  - Educational qualifications and academic record.
  - Teaching, research, and industrial experience.
  - Date of birth.
- Names and contact details of at least three referees.
Reference Letters:
- Applicants must request their referees to send reference letters by email to:
  fac.recruit@iiti.ac.in
Contact for Queries:
- Email: fac.recruit@iiti.ac.in
- Phone: +91 (0)731–6603556 / 3488 (Ext. 3556 / 3488)
- Timings: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM (IST).