IIIT Pune Faculty Recruitment 2026 | 17 Assistant Professor Vacancies
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune invites applications from eligible Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin, and Overseas Citizens of India for 17 Assistant Professor positions under Advertisement No. IIITP/T/2026/01 to 02, dated October 29, 2026. Vacancies are in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Applied Science & Humanities. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online on or before November 28, 2026, and submit the required hard copy by December 9, 2026.
Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune
About the Organization: Recognized as an Institute of National Importance (INI), the Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune (IIIT Pune) is one of the fastest growing IIITs among the 20 newly established IIITs by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, in partnership with industry, under the Not-for-profit Public-Private Partnership (N-PPP) model. Established in 2016 and located in Pune, Maharashtra, IIIT Pune is dedicated to excellence in education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Information Technology and allied disciplines. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes designed to meet the evolving demands of academia, industry, and society.
Positions Open:
- Assistant Professor, Grade I – 06 Posts (UR-3, OBC-1, SC-1, EWS-1)
- Assistant Professor, Grade II (on contract) – 11 Posts (UR-6, OBC-4, EWS-1)
Departments:
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Applied Science & Humanities
Area of Specialization:
Refer to Annexure I of the detailed advertisement for department-wise preferred specializations.
Educational Qualification:
- All new entrants should have a Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline and first class in their preceding degrees. Where the institution does not define first class, at least 60% marks or a 6.5 CGPA will be considered first class.
Refer to Annexures I and II of the detailed advertisement for department-wise qualifications and credit-point requirements.
Experience:
- Assistant Professor (Grade I): Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience after the Ph.D., or 6 years of total teaching and research experience in a reputed academic institute / R&D labs / relevant industry.
- Assistant Professor, Grade I: Pay Level 12
- Assistant Professor, Grade II (on contract): Pay Level 10
Selection Process:
- Eligible candidates will be screened and shortlisted based on the Institute’s criteria and departmental requirements.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and an offline written test at the IIIT Pune campus.
- Candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for a research and teaching presentation, followed by an interview.
- Final selection will be based on performance in the presentation-cum-interview.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for the complete selection process and eligibility criteria.
Application Fee:
- For General, OBC and EWS candidates: Rs. 2,360/- per department per post
- For SC, ST, women and PwBD candidates: Rs. 1,180/- per department per post
- For regular IIIT Pune employees: No application fee
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply Online: November 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM
- Last Date for Hard Copy Receipt: December 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM
Job Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Apply Mode: Online & Hard Copy Submission
How to Apply:
- Interested and eligible candidates must submit an online application through the E-Samarth recruitment portal on or before November 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
- Submit a separate application and fee, where applicable, for each post and department.
- Print and sign the completed application form. Send it with the fee receipt, document checklist and serially numbered, self-attested supporting documents to the Registrar. The application must reach the Institute by December 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
- Superscribe the envelope with the post, pay level, department, and E-Samarth form number.
- Applicants employed by government bodies, public sector undertakings or educational institutions should apply through the proper channel or provide the required No Objection Certificate and vigilance clearance certificate.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for complete application instructions, required documents, and eligibility criteria before applying.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://iiitp.ac.in/
Organization Address:
Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune
Gat No. 05 & 06, PO – Nanoli Tarf Chakan
Tah – Maval, Talegaon, Dist. Pune
Maharashtra – 410507
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