IIIT Sonepat Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts

Indian Institute of Information Technology Sonepat invites online applications from Indian nationals for 7 faculty positions across Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mathematics in Pay Levels 10, 11, 12, and 13A2 on contract and regular direct recruitment basis. Candidates must apply online via the Samarth recruitment portal between 22 October 2026 and 21 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM, and the spiral-bound hard copy of the application along with enclosures must reach the institute office by 1 December 2026 till 5:00 PM.

IIIT Sonepat Recruitment 2026 Overview

About IIIT Sonepat Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Information Technology Sonepat is an Institute of National Importance established in 2014 under the provisions of the Indian Institute of Information Technology PPP- Act, 2017. The institute has its permanent campus at Kilohrad, Sonepat, and operates from its office at IIT Delhi Sonepat Campus, I-Tech Technopark Plot No 4 Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonipat, Haryana. The institute is dedicated to imparting high-quality technical education and cultivating a rigorous culture of innovation and research in Information Technology and its allied disciplines.

Department-wise Vacancies

A total of 7 tentative vacancies are advertised under advertisement number IIITS/Estt./Rect./2026/04. The institute reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies without notification. The distribution across departments, posts, and reservation categories is detailed below:

A total of 6 vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor are advertised across Pay Levels 10, 11, and 12 without a predetermined number earmarked for any specific Pay Level. Candidates fulfilling the prescribed criteria may submit separate applications for each Pay Level. The institute also follows horizontal reservation in case of PwD candidates.

Preferable Areas of Specialization

• Computer Science and Engineering / IT / CSE (DSA) / CSE (AI): Full Stack Development, Enterprise Java, Blockchain, High-Performance Computing, Industrial Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Advanced Data Structure and Algorithm, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Quantum Computing, Web Technologies, Generative AI.
• Electronics and Communication Engineering: VLSI, IoT, Embedded System, Quantum Computing, Semiconductor Devices, Visible Light Communication, 5G/6G & Wireless, RF Systems.
• Mathematics: Mathematics for Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Computing, Optimization Techniques, Computational Complexity, Numerical Linear Algebra.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications and experience follow the Four-Tier Flexible Faculty Structure as per Ministry of Education guidelines (F.No.27-11/2011 TS.1 dated 23 April 2014). All degrees acquired by the applicant must be from an Institute / University recognized by the UGC/AICTE/AIU/GOI. All applicants shall have a Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline and First Class in the preceding degrees (Bachelor's Degree onwards). In case First Class is not mentioned in the preceding degrees by the University/Institution, candidates should have passed and secured at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% marks in aggregate. Conversion from CGPA to percentage or vice versa given by an individual Institute/University will not be considered or allowed for determination of eligibility.

Other Essential and Desirable Requirements by Post

Assistant Professor Grade II (On contract) – Pay Level 10

• Other Essential Requirements: None.
• Additional Desirable Requirements: One publication in an SCI Journal.

Assistant Professor Grade II (On contract) – Pay Level 11

• Other Essential Requirements: One paper accepted for publication in an SCI Journal.
• Additional Desirable Requirements: Two papers in SCI Journals or one patent; may be based on Ph.D. work.

Assistant Professor Grade I – Pay Level 12

• Other Essential Requirements: 02 papers in SCI Journals outside Ph.D. work; one ongoing sponsored project for candidates from academia; two experiments or computational projects added to teaching laboratories where appropriate.
• Additional Desirable Requirements: One Ph.D. supervision ongoing; 01 Patent; experience in industry or R&D lab of repute; M.Tech., M.Sc., or B.Tech. project supervision on live industrial problems.

Associate Professor – Pay Level 13A2

• Other Essential Requirements: 04 papers in SCI journals after Ph.D.; one Ph.D. guided as sole or principal supervisor plus one continuing; two projects ongoing or one ongoing plus one completed; two experiments or computational projects added to teaching laboratories where appropriate; academic outreach activity equivalent to two self-financed short-term courses.
• Additional Desirable Requirements: 01 or more patents; supervising two or more students for Ph.D.; strong liaison with industry; offering courses through application of ICT.

General Preceding Degree and Experience Conditions

• For Engineering: B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent and M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in the relevant discipline. Candidates possessing a Ph.D. directly after B.Tech./B.E. from reputed institutions are also considered provided they have First Class at the Bachelor's level.
• For Mathematics: First Class at both UG and PG levels (60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA) with Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
• Countable Experience: Only experience rendered on a regular basis in applicable pay scales as per UGC, AICTE, Government of India, or PSUs is counted. Experience rendered on part-time, ad-hoc, daily wage, visiting, guest faculty, fixed remuneration, contractual, or temporary basis will not be considered.
• Equal Treatment: There shall be no distinction between external and internal candidates with regard to the requirements of qualification and experience.
• Age Limit: Fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged except in the case of faculty with an exceptionally brilliant research career and with an ongoing or approved externally funded research project. The crucial date for determining eligibility and preferred age limit is 21 November 2026.

Candidates need to go through the Recruitment Rules for Faculty Positions at IIIT Sonepat (as per F.No.27-11/2011 TS.1 dated 23 April 2014) along with the advertisement before starting to fill the application form.

Pay and Terms

Appointments will be made under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. Any change in the AGP/Pay Level in 7th CPC is through direct recruitment via open advertisement only as notified by MoE, GoI from time to time. The pay structure applicable to each grade is as follows:

Besides the basic pay applicable to the post, regular faculty members receive admissible allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as per institute norms. All recruitments and pay-fixations are subject to the approval of the Board of Governors (BoG) of IIIT Sonepat based on the recommendations of duly constituted Selection Committees. Higher starting pay may be offered to deserving candidates on the recommendation of the Selection Committee upon approval of the BoG.

Application Fee

The application processing fee is non-refundable (excluding applicable GST) and must be paid online per discipline per post applied for:

Women and PwBD candidates applying from abroad are also exempt from payment of the application fee. Payment must be made online through the Samarth portal via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card. Application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Selection Process

The recruitment involves multi-stage evaluation based on qualifications, research output, and performance before the Selection Committee:

• Screening and Shortlisting: Meeting essential criteria does not guarantee a call. The Screening Committee reserves the right to set higher shortlisting criteria, including micro-specialization, superior academic record (higher grades in UG/PG), NIRF or QS rankings of degree-granting institutions/CFTIs/State Government universities, number of SCI/SCIE/SSCI indexed journal publications with Impact Factor, utility patents, and role/value of sponsored research projects. The institute also reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for interviews to a reasonable limit based on qualifications, experience, credit points, etc.
• Written Test and/or Presentation/Demo: Shortlisted candidates may be required to appear for a written examination, teaching demonstration, or presentation. No request for change of date of Written Test and/or Presentation/Demo/Interview will be entertained under any circumstances.
• Personal Interview: Interview before the duly constituted Selection Committee. No travel allowance (TA) will be paid for attending the test or interview.
• Final Approval: Recommendations of the Selection Committee are subject to final approval and appointment by the Board of Governors (BoG).

How to Apply for IIIT Sonepat Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Samarth recruitment portal at https://iiitsonepatrec.samarth.edu.in/.
2. Complete registration and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
3. Upload self-attested copies of certificates, testimonials, category certificate (if applicable), and recent photograph.
4. Pay the non-refundable application processing fee online through the payment gateway.
5. Submit the online application form on or before 21 November 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) and note down the unique application/form reference number.
6. Download and print the filled-in application form PDF from the portal.
7. Prepare a properly spiral-bound hard copy, sequentially paginating every page, and attach self-attested copies of all supporting documents, experience letters, pay slips, and the Annexure-I NOC/VCC if serving in Government/PSU.
8. Place the spiral-bound application into a preferably A4/Legal/A3-sized envelope and superscribe the cover with: APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____________________.
9. Send the hard copy by speed post, registered post, or courier to: Office of the Indian Institute of Information Technology Sonepat, IIT Delhi Sonepat Campus, I-Tech Technopark Plot No 4 Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonipat -131029, Haryana, India so that it reaches on or before 1 December 2026 till 5:00 PM.

Documents Required

• Downloaded and signed printout of the online application form.
• Valid Photo ID proof (Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, or Government-issued ID).
• Mark sheets and degree certificates for Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees.
• Certificate issued by the authorized signatory (not Mentor/Supervisor/Head of the Department) of the Institute/University certifying first class, or equivalent conversion on a 10-point scale, if CGPA was awarded on a scale other than a 10-point scale.
• Experience certificates, offer letters, appointment letters, and latest salary slips or pay-fixation orders.
• Copies of research publications in SCI/SCIE/SSCI indexed journals, patent grant documents, and sponsored research project sanction letters.
• Valid Category Certificate for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS candidates issued by an authority not below the rank of Tehsildar or First-Class Magistrate (OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be obtained on or after 01.04.2026).
• Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance Certificate (VCC) from the employer in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) for candidates serving in Government, Semi-Government, PSUs, or Universities (or undertaking in lieu thereof).

Important Instructions

• Incomplete, unbound, or loosely compiled hard copy applications, as well as applications received after 1 December 2026 (5:00 PM), will be summarily rejected without considering postal delays.
• Serving employees must submit applications through proper channel or upload an undertaking; in case a candidate does not produce NOC and Vigilance Clearance Certificate at the time of the Written Test and/or Presentation/Demo/Interview, he/she will not be permitted to appear under any circumstances.
• Candidates must bring original documents and a valid photo ID proof to the written test, presentation, or interview; failure to present them will lead to debarment.
• Any person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or who having a spouse alive has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, is not eligible for appointment.
• Selected candidates must be found medically fit through a medical examination conducted by the designated medical authority.
• The Institute reserves the right to modify, defer, or cancel full or part of the recruitment at any stage without assigning any reason, and reserves the right not to fill any post(s).
• In case of any inadvertent error detected at any stage even after issuing an appointment letter, the institute reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or cancel any communication made to candidates.
• No correspondence will be entertained regarding postal delays, conduct and result of interview, or reasons for not being called; canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
• Any subsequent corrigendum, changes, or updates will be published only on the institute website (www.iiitsonepat.ac.in). Only selected candidates will be informed through email.
• All communications and queries related to the recruitment process must be directed exclusively to [email protected], and legal disputes fall under the jurisdiction of Sonepat Court.

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