Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Professor Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IIT Mandi website. In this article, you’ll find the IIT Mandi Assistant Professor Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
IIT Mandi Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Ph.D. in appropriate branch /discipline and first class in the preceding degree with a very good academic record throughout.
- Essential Qualification: Further, the candidate applying for CSE should hold a B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related CSE domains.
- Experience: Candidates with fresh Ph.D. degree may apply. Post Ph.D. experience is considered in form of relevant industrial/research/teaching (excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. degree).
Salary/ Stipend
- Starting Basic Pay Range Rs. 84,700/- to Rs.1,01,500/- (as per 7th CPC).
- Basic Pay will be fixed based on relevant Post Ph.D. experience.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- Candidate's age should preferably be below 35 years for the post of Assistant Professor.
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for an interview.
- Based on the shortlisting criteria, applications will be processed.
- Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted through the emails provided by them in the application form.
- Depending on requirement, interview may be conducted in selected specializations only. However, exceptionally meritorious candidates in any area of specialization pertaining to the said specialization will also be considered.
- Applicants called for interview will be reimbursed to and fro travel expenses within India (Economy Class Air Fare through authorized agents).
- Candidates abroad (and candidates in India for exceptional reasons) who are unable to attend in-person will be interviewed by electronic mode/video conference etc. In such cases, the Institute may decide to offer a contract position initially.
General Information/ Instructions
- Recruitment policies for IITs as stipulated by the Government of India from time to time will be applicable.
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PWD categories will be applicable as per the norms of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India rules.
- The Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all the post(s) advertised without assigning any reason.
- The Institute has the right to set different as well as higher norms, while short-listing, considering the specific requirement of the schools.
- The Institute may consider candidates whose area of specialization and specific qualification lie outside those stated herein, provided these candidates have an outstanding record.
- The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates or interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualification, experience and other academic achievements higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
- The Institute reserves the right to withdraw any advertised position(s) at any time without assigning any reason.
- The invitation to candidate for interview merely indicates that it is felt that he/she with others may be suitable for the post and conveys no assurance whatsoever that he/she will be recommended or selected or his/her conditions specified in the application will be accepted.
- No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding reason for not being called for presentation/interview/outcome of interview.
- The candidate is responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the online application form. If it is found at a later stage that any information given in the application is incorrect/false, the candidature/appointment is liable to be cancelled/terminated.
- Applicants employed in Government and Semi Government organizations, Public Undertakings, University and Educational Institutions should submit their application through proper channel or submit “No Objection Certificate from the current employer at the time of Interview. In absence of the same, the applicant will not be permitted to attend the Interview.
- Any canvassing in any manner may entail disqualification of the candidates.
- Any dispute regarding the selection/recruitment process will fall under the jurisdiction of the Hon’ble Court/Tribunal at Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online through the link at https://fap.iitmandi.ac.in/.
- The candidates should ensure that all the relevant information and documents have been uploaded before finalizing the application.
- After submission of the application, the candidate should keep a copy of it for his/her record. No hard copy of the application need to be submitted.
- For any queries, please contact: Email: [email protected]
- If any technical problem is encountered during online application, please contact [email protected].
- Candidates may also contact the Chair of the school. Their address, contact number and email are available on the Institute website.
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