IIT Hyderabad Faculty Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad invites online applications for faculty positions at the levels of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade-I and Assistant Professor Grade-II, vide Advertisement No. IITH/HR/Faculty Rectt (R)/1/2026-27, dated October 16, 2026. Vacancies are available in the departments of Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Climate Change, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Management, Liberal Arts, Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Physics. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online on or before November 12, 2026.
Hiring Organization: IIT Hyderabad
About the Organization: IIT Hyderabad is an Institute of National Importance established in 2008. Located in Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, it offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across engineering, science, liberal arts and management. The Institute focuses on research, innovation and interdisciplinary education. It works with academic and industry partners in India and internationally.
Positions Open:
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor Grade-I
- Assistant Professor Grade-II
Departments:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Climate Change
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Design
- Electrical Engineering
- Entrepreneurship and Management
- Liberal Arts
- Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Physics
Area of Specialization:
Refer to the detailed advertisement for the required specializations in each department.
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should have a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, with First Class or equivalent in the preceding degree and an excellent academic record throughout.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for department-specific preceding degree requirements and additional qualifications.
Experience:
- Assistant Professor Grade-I: At least 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching, research or industry experience.
- Assistant Professor Grade-II: Candidates with less than 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching, research or industry experience may apply.
- Associate Professor: At least 6 years of post-Ph.D. teaching, research or industry experience, including 3 years at Assistant Professor (Pay Level 12) or equivalent.
- Professor: At least 10 years of teaching, research or professional experience after Ph.D., including at least 4 years as Associate Professor (Pay Level 13A2) at the specified institutions or a foreign university of repute.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for post-specific research, publication and other requirements.
- Assistant Professor Grade-I: Minimum pay of Rs. 1,01,500/- at Pay Level 12, plus admissible allowances
- Assistant Professor Grade-II: For a fresh candidate with no post-Ph.D. experience, minimum pay of Rs. 98,200/- at Pay Level 10, plus admissible allowances
- Associate Professor: Minimum pay of Rs. 1,39,600/- at Pay Level 13A2, plus admissible allowances
- Professor: Minimum pay of Rs. 1,59,100/- at Pay Level 14A, plus admissible allowances
Selection Process:
- Applications will be shortlisted based on qualifications, experience, research and publication records, and the requirements of the academic unit.
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.
Age Limit:
- Assistant Professor Grade-I / Grade-II: Preferably up to 35 years
- Associate Professor: Preferably up to 45 years
- Professor: Preferably up to 55 years
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: November 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Job Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Apply Mode: Online
How to Apply:
- Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the IIT Hyderabad faculty recruitment portal on or before November 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
- Submit a separate application for each department.
- Applications submitted by email or in hard copy will not be considered.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for complete application instructions, required documents, and eligibility criteria before applying.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://www.iith.ac.in/
Organization Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Kandi, Sangareddy
Telangana – 502284
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