IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online for Assistant Professor Grade I & II Faculty Positions
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati invites online applications from eligible candidates for Assistant Professor Grade I and Assistant Professor Grade II positions in various Departments and Schools vide Advertisement No. IITG/2026/FA-ADVT/01 dated July 31, 2026. Eligible candidates possessing the prescribed qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply online on or before August 31, 2026.
Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
About the Organization: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), established in 1994, is one of India's premier Institutes of National Importance. The Institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and interdisciplinary programmes across engineering, science, humanities, management, and emerging technology disciplines, with a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and academic excellence.
Positions Open:
- Assistant Professor Grade I
- Assistant Professor Grade II
Departments:
- Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Design
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- School of Business
- Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- School of Energy Science and Engineering
- Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should possess a Ph.D. with First Class or equivalent in the preceding degree in the relevant discipline and a consistently good academic record.
- Candidates should possess the prescribed Bachelor’s/Master’s/Integrated Master’s degree in the relevant discipline as specified for the respective Department/School.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for the department-wise educational qualifications and eligibility criteria.
Area of Specialization:
Refer to the detailed advertisement for the department-wise areas of specialization requirements.
Experience:
- Assistant Professor Grade II: Candidates with less than three years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience may be considered.
- Assistant Professor Grade I: Candidates should possess at least three years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for the department-wise and post-wise experience requirements.
- Assistant Professor Grade II: 7th CPC Pay Level 10/11.
- Assistant Professor Grade I: 7th CPC Pay Level 12.
Selection Process:
- Applications will be shortlisted based on qualifications, experience, and the requirements of the concerned Department/School.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for the complete selection process and recruitment guidelines.
Age Limit:
- Candidates should preferably be below 35 years of age as on the date of advertisement.
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates as per Government of India norms.
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply Online: August 31, 2026 (Monday)
Job Location: Guwahati, Assam
Apply Mode: Online
How to Apply:
- Interested and eligible candidates should submit the online application through the IIT Guwahati Faculty Recruitment Portal on or before August 31, 2026.
- Candidates applying for more than one Department/School should submit separate online applications for each Department/School.
- Upload all the required educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificates (wherever applicable), and other supporting documents along with the online application.
- Candidates serving in Government/Semi-Government Organizations or Educational Institutions should submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) while applying or produce it at the time of the interview.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for complete instructions, required documents, eligibility criteria, and the application process before applying.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://www.iitg.ac.in/
Organization Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati – 781039
Assam
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