IIT Jammu Special Recruitment Drive 2026 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD Candidates | Apply Online for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor Posts
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu invites online applications from eligible Indian Nationals belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade-I, and Assistant Professor Grade-II in various disciplines (Advertisement No. IIT JMU/Faculty/02/2026 dated July 01, 2026). Eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal. The last date to submit the online application is July 31, 2026.
Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
About the Organization: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu is an Institute of National Importance committed to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Located at Jagti, Jammu, the institute focuses on interdisciplinary research, emerging technologies, and experiential learning to address global challenges.
Positions Open:
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor Grade-I
- Assistant Professor Grade-II
Departments:
- Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)
- Interdisciplinary Programs (IDP)
Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
- First Class or equivalent in the preceding degree with a consistently good academic record throughout.
Area of Specialization:
Refer to the detailed official advertisement for department-wise specializations requirements.
Experience:
- Professor: Minimum 10 years of teaching, research, or industrial experience, including at least 4 years at the level of Associate Professor or equivalent.
- Associate Professor: Minimum 6 years of teaching, research, or industrial experience, including at least 3 years at the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent.
- Assistant Professor Grade-I: Minimum 3 years of relevant teaching, research, or industrial experience after Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor Grade-II: Candidates satisfying all criteria except the post-Ph.D. experience requirement for Assistant Professor Grade-I may be considered.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for post-wise experience required.
- Professor: Academic Pay Level 14A with minimum basic pay of ₹1,59,100 per month.
- Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level 13A2 with minimum basic pay of ₹1,39,600 per month.
- Assistant Professor Grade-I: Academic Pay Level 12 with minimum basic pay of ₹1,01,500 per month.
- Assistant Professor Grade-II: Academic Pay Level 10 with minimum basic pay of ₹70,900 per month (movable to Academic Pay Level 11 after completion of one year post-Ph.D. experience).
- HRA and other allowances are admissible as per Central Government and IIT Jammu rules.
Selection Process:
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on the prescribed eligibility criteria and institute requirements.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a research and teaching presentation followed by an interview.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email address.
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply Online: July 31, 2026
Job Location: Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Apply Mode: Online
How to Apply:
- Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the official recruitment portal on or before July 31, 2026.
- No hard copy or email copy of the submitted application is required.
- Candidates should read the detailed official advertisement carefully before applying.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://www.iitjammu.ac.in
Organization Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Jagti, NH-44
Tehsil Nagrota
Jammu – 181221, Jammu & Kashmir
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