IIT Indore Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 8 Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Indore has invited online applications for 8 Assistant Professor (Grade I & II) posts, all marked UR, in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Mehta Family School of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering and Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies (Interdisciplinary Areas). Pay is at Level 10 (Grade II) and Level 12 (Grade I) of the 7th CPC. Applications are accepted online only, and the completed application materials must be uploaded before 5:00 PM (IST) on 26 November 2026. Applications are invited from Indian Nationals and OCIs.

IIT Indore Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee or the interview date.

About IIT Indore

Indian Institute of Technology Indore is an Institute of National Importance, established in 2009 according to the notice, and is located at Simrol, Khandwa Road, Indore- 453 552. The notice says recruitment would be based on the vacancies available and need in the areas of specialisation in the department/school. The advertisement is dated 10 November 2026 and signed by the Registrar.

Department-wise Vacancies

The notice gives a total of 8 vacancies, all UR, for Assistant Professor (Grade I & II). It does not split the 8 posts by department or by grade. Applications are invited in the following areas.

Qualification and Experience

Age Limit

Experience and age limit are reckoned as on the last date of online submission of the application form. The notice does not list age relaxations by category. It says the minimum eligibility criteria may be relaxed for candidates with exceptional credentials. Degrees must have been awarded by a recognized University/Institute. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each area.

Pay and Terms

The pay structure is as per the 7th CPC. HRA is not admissible if accommodation is provided within the campus. The posts carry allowances such as D.A., H.R.A and Transport Allowance as per GoI rules, corresponding at present to those admissible to Central Government employees stationed at Indore. LTC, Children Education Allowance and contribution towards the New Pension Scheme (NPS) are permissible as per GoI rules. The position of Assistant Professor Grade II will be on contract basis; the notice prints no contract length.

Support, Allowances and Facilities

• Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA): Rs. 3 lakh for every block period of 3 years, which may be made available on a reimbursable basis for conference papers, professional body fees and academic/research contingency expenditure.
• Relocation Allowance: up to Rs. 1,00,000 for faculty joining from abroad (air fare for self and spouse and transport of goods), and up to Rs. 75,000 for self, family and goods for those joining from within India. Tickets must be booked through IRCTC or authorised agents (M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited, M/s Ashok Travels & Tours).
• Medical Facility: cashless OPD and IPD in leading hospitals in Indore and the Institute Health Centre, for employees and dependent family members.
• Children Education Allowance: for the two eldest school-going children, classes nursery to twelfth, at Rs. 2,812.5 per month per child as per GoI norms.
• Communication charges are reimbursed under Institute/GoI rules.
• Accommodation: on-campus accommodation may be provided in lieu of HRA, subject to availability. For the initial 21 days after joining, a Guest House/HoR stay may be provided, with a token Rs. 2500 paid by the occupant or deducted from HRA.
• Research grants: Young Faculty International Dream Lab Research Experience Grant up to Rs. 5 lakh; grant up to Rs. 5 lakh for research and innovation with undergraduate students; Research Seed Grant of Rs. 2 lakh for the 5 best technologies.

The notice also mentions R&D facilities in all departments, a library, and campus facilities including a bank, post office, shopping centre, Kendriya Vidyalaya school, health centre and sports facilities.

Selection Process

The notice describes shortlisting followed by interview. The Institute reserves the right to call for interview only those candidates shortlisted on qualification, experience, research, publication records and the requirements of the individual academic school. It may set different as well as higher norms while shortlisting. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee shortlisting or an interview call.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email at the address given in the application form. Applicants called for interview in person must carry original certificates and self-attested copies, failing which the candidature would be disqualified. Applicants from abroad will, generally, be interviewed through video conferencing. Those from abroad who are in India at the time of the Selection committee meeting must attend in person if called.

How to Apply for IIT Indore Recruitment 2026

1. Apply online through the "Click here to apply ONLINE" link on the IIT Indore careers (teaching positions) page. Instructions for completing the application are available on the application website.
2. Give full details of educational qualifications, including the year of obtaining Ph.D. and the date of defense certificate.
3. Provide a list of publications with reprints of the best papers, teaching/research/industrial experience, date of birth, and the names and contact details of at least three referees.
4. Upload all certificates in PDF with the online form.
5. Submit a separate application for each position if applying for more than one.
6. Ask the referees to send their reference letters by email to [email protected].
7. Complete the upload before 5:00 PM (IST) on 26 November 2026.

Only online applications are considered; no hard copy or email submission is accepted. Queries: [email protected] or +91(0)731-6603556/3488 (Ext. 3556/3488), Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Applicants are advised to retain a copy of the submitted application, as the Institute will not provide one after submission.

Documents Required

• All educational qualification marksheets/certificates, including the Date of Ph.D. Defense, uploaded in PDF.
• Experience certificates stating designation, pay (pay slip for last 3 months) and tenure, duly signed and sealed by the employer.
• List of publications with reprints of the best papers.
• Names and contact details of at least three referees.
• Political and security clearance from the Ministries of External Affairs and Home Affairs, for individuals with foreign passports.
• At interview: original certificates and self-attested copies; and, for those employed in Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous Body, Institution or PSU, a No Objection Certificate with a Vigilance Clearance Certificate from the employer.

Important Instructions

• Applicants not considered earlier against the old advertisements need to apply afresh.
• The application is considered only for the position applied for.
• The name entered must match exactly the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate, qualifying examination certificate or a government-issued photo ID. No change is permitted later.
• Employed applicants in Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous Bodies, Institutions and PSUs should process their applications through proper channel.
• The Institute reserves the right to increase or decrease and to fill or not to fill positions, and to withdraw any advertised position at any time without assigning any reason.
• Incorrect or false information may lead to cancellation or termination. The Institute may verify antecedents and documents during service, and fake documents or suppressed information lead to termination and possible legal action.
• Interviewed applicants are reimbursed economy-class air fare or II AC rail fare from the nearest airport/railway station of their present residence in India by the shortest route, with tickets booked via IRCTC or authorised agents. Applicants interviewed from abroad get no reimbursement.
• No correspondence is entertained about the conduct and result of the interview or the reasons for not being called.
• Women and all reserved category applicants fulfilling the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.

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