Tirupati, 12 April 2026: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Tirupati,, an Institute of National Importance, has announced recruitment of faculty posts. These posts are available at the following levels: Assistant Professors (Grade I & II), Associate Professors and Professors.
Key Dates :
Opening date for on-line application: 10 April 2026
Closing date for on-line application: 09 May 2026 (up to 5.00 pm)
List of Departments where Vacant Seats Available:
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Humanities and Social Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics
Geospatial & Remote Sensing
Applied AI
Academic Qualification (Minimum)
The essential qualification for all departments is a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline or in the area advertised, with a first class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) in the preceding degree, and a consistently strong academic record throughout. However, candidates who hold a Ph.D. in other areas are also eligible to apply if their recent research work falls within the advertised areas.
- Experience
Assistant Professor Grade II (contractual)
Candidates who meet all the criteria for Assistant Professor Grade I, except the post-Ph.D. experience requirement, may be appointed as Assistant Professor Grade II with appropriate pay based on the number of years of post-doctoral experience. Once they fulfill the experience criteria for Assistant Professor Grade I, an expert committee will review their credentials and contributions to consider their movement to Assistant Professor Grade I.
Assistant Professor Grade I
A minimum of three years of post-Ph.D teaching / research / professional experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. The candidate should have demonstrated research capabilities in terms of publications in reputed journals and conferences.
For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the Recruitment Notification uploaded on the official website of IIT Tirupati.
