Regular Faculty Positions in IIT Mandi, HP, India

Regular Faculty Positions in IIT Mandi, HP, India

Designation/Position- Regular Faculty Positions in IIT

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, India invites applications for Regular Faculty Positions in IIT from eligible and interested candidates 

About-  IIT Mandi is the first IIT in the Himalayas. IIT Mandi’s 530-acre campus is located on the banks of River Uhl, a tributary of the River Beas, 18 km away from the historic town of Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by forested hills far from the hustle and bustle of cities and highways, this scenic campus provides an excellent environment for the highest quality academic pursuits – research, teaching, and learning.

Research/Job Area-  Various

The positions are available in multiple Schools and Centres, including:

School of Computing & Electrical Engineering (SCEE)

• CMOS Analog IC Design
• RFIC Design
• Design for Testability (DFT)
• Power Systems
• Electric Vehicles (EV)

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences (SMSS)

• Statistics
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Computer Networks
• Operating Systems
• Scientific Computing
• Financial Mathematics

School of Biosciences and Bioengineering (SBB)

• Biomechanics
• Biological Modelling and Simulation
• Biomedical Systems, Instrumentation and Devices
• Point-of-care Devices
• Low-Cost Diagnostics & Imaging
• Assistive Technology, Rehabilitation and Implants
• Biomedical Robotics and Prosthetics
• Biomanufacturing
• Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
• Cancer Biology
• Metabolic Disease, Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
• Immunology

School of Management (SOM)

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science and Analytics
• Technology Management and Innovation
• Quantitative Methods
• Strategy
• Economics
• Finance and Accounting
• Operations
• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management

School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (SCENE)

Research areas include:

• Rock Mechanics
• Geosynthetics
• Geomechanics for Cold Regions
• Tunnelling
• Energy Geotechnics
• 3D Printing
• Steel Structures
• Computational Mechanics
• Fluid Structure Interaction
• Construction Management
• Pavement Engineering and Materials
• Transportation Planning
• Freight Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Hydraulics
• Hydraulic Structures and Reservoirs
• Sediment Transport
• Solid Waste Management
• Circular Economy and Life Cycle Assessment
• Atmospheric Modeling
• Crop Disease and Farm Machinery
• Post-Harvest Engineering
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Climate Modeling
• Disaster Policy and Management

School of Chemical Sciences (SCS)

• AI/ML in Computational Chemical Sciences
• AI/ML in Computational Medicinal Sciences
• AI/ML in Computational Materials Sciences

Centre for Quantum Science and Technologies (CQST)

• Quantum Communication
• Quantum Sensing
• Quantum Computing

Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)

• Trustworthy AI and Robotics
• Adaptive and Intelligent Control of Robotic Systems
• Multimodal AI and Computer Vision for Robotics
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Soft Robotics
• Cognitive and Social Robotics
• Nano Robotics
• Instrumentation, AI Hardware & Edge Intelligence
• Humanoids
• Reconfigurable Robotics
• Materials for Robotic Systems

School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (SMME)

Manufacturing

• AI-driven Autonomous Manufacturing
• Manufacturing in Extreme Environments
• IoT-enabled Production Systems
• Digital Twins of Manufacturing Systems

Mechanical Design

• Dynamics and Vibration
• Plasticity Mechanics
• Scientific Machine Learning for Solid Mechanics
• Tribology
• Mechanics of Geomaterials

Materials Science and Engineering

• Computational Materials Science
• DFT, Modeling and Simulation of Advanced Materials
• AI and ML Approaches in Materials
• Transport Phenomena in Solid State Materials
• Advanced Microscopy and Phase Transformations
• Sensors and Actuators

Thermo-Fluids

• Micro/Nanofluidics
• Granular Flows
• HVAC Systems

General Engineering

• Industrial Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Industrial Management

Location- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi

Eligibility/Qualification–

Candidates must meet the following essential qualification requirements:

• Ph.D. in the appropriate branch/discipline.
• First class in the preceding degree with a very good academic record throughout.
• Candidates with a fresh Ph.D. degree may apply.
• Post-Ph.D. experience may include relevant industrial, research, or teaching experience, excluding experience gained while pursuing the Ph.D.

The recruitment is specifically under the Special Recruitment Drive for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwD candidates. Valid certificates issued by the competent authority in the prescribed Government of India format must be uploaded to claim reservation.

Job/Position Description- 

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has invited online applications for Assistant Professor positions under a Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwD categories.

The recruitment is aimed at candidates with excellent academic backgrounds, strong teaching commitment, and proven research and development credentials. Positions are available across various academic Schools and Centres of IIT Mandi in a wide range of research areas, including engineering, computing, mathematical sciences, biosciences, management, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, robotics, mechanical engineering, materials science, and more.

Job Details – Summary Table

Designation

Assistant Professor (Grade-I/Grade-II)

The starting basic pay ranges from ₹84,700 to ₹1,01,500, with basic pay fixed based on relevant post-Ph.D. experience under the 7th CPC pay structure.

Selected candidates will be appointed as Assistant Professors in the relevant academic Schools or Centres of IIT Mandi. The recruitment seeks candidates with:

• Excellent academic backgrounds.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching.
• Proven credentials in research and development.
• Strong academic and research achievements relevant to the advertised specialization.
• Ability to contribute to the teaching and research activities of the concerned School or Centre.

The Institute may apply higher shortlisting criteria depending on the requirements of individual Schools/Centres. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection stages.

How to Apply-

Eligible candidates should apply online through the official IIT Mandi faculty application portal:

Application Portal: https://fap.iitmandi.ac.in/

Important points:

1. Candidates may apply to more than one School, but must submit a separate application form for each School.
2. All relevant information and supporting documents must be uploaded before final submission.
3. Candidates should retain a copy of the submitted application for their records.
4. No hard copy of the application is required.
5. Candidates claiming reservation must upload valid SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwD certificates issued by the competent authority.
6. Candidates employed in Government/Semi-Government organizations, Public Sector Undertakings, universities or educational institutions should apply through the proper channel or provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.

For queries, candidates may contact:

Email: facultyrecruit@iitmandi.ac.in
Technical Issues: techhelp@iitmandi.ac.in

Last Date for Apply–2 September 2026

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