IISER Bhopal Faculty Vacancies 2026 | Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwD Candidates
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal invites applications from eligible candidates for faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor Grade I and Associate Professor under a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwD candidates vide Advt. No: IISERB/DoFA/SRD/2026/17 dated August 04, 2026. The positions are available across Natural Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Humanities & Social Sciences. Interested and eligible candidates may submit their applications online on or before August 31, 2026.
Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal
About the Organization: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal is one of the IISERs established by the Government of India to promote quality education and research in science and related areas. IISER Bhopal was established in 2008 and is a degree-granting autonomous institute recognized as an Institution of National Importance.
Positions Open:
- Assistant Professor Grade I
- Associate Professor
Departments:
- Natural Sciences:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Engineering Sciences:
- Chemical Engineering
- Data Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences:
- Economic Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should possess a Ph.D. with a First Class or equivalent at the preceding degree, with specialization in the appropriate area/branch and an excellent academic record throughout, along with a proven track record of outstanding research ability.
Experience:
- Assistant Professor Grade I: Candidates with at least 3 years of post-Ph.D. industrial/research/teaching experience may be considered for the post.
- Associate Professor: Candidates should possess a minimum of 6 years of teaching/research experience, of which at least 3 years should be at the level of Assistant Professor Grade-I / Senior Scientific Officer / Senior Design Engineer.
- Assistant Professor Grade I: Pay Level 12 with an initial pay of Rs. 1,01,500/-.
- Associate Professor: Pay Level 13A2 with an initial pay of Rs. 1,39,600/-.
Selection Process:
- Applications received for a particular department will be shortlisted by the Departmental Faculty Affairs Committee (DFAC) based on overall suitability, including the application, seminar, and inputs from faculty members of the department.
- The Institute Faculty Affairs Committee (IFAC) will review the DFAC report and decide on further shortlisting of candidates for interview.
- All shortlisted candidates will be required to appear in person for the interview.
- Candidates residing outside India may be permitted to appear online under the conditions specified in the advertisement.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for the complete selection criteria and process.
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: August 31, 2026 (Monday)
Job Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Apply Mode: Online
How to Apply:
- Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal on or before August 31, 2026.
- Candidates should follow the instructions available on the recruitment portal while completing the application form.
- Government/Semi-Government employees, employees of PSUs, and employees of Government-funded institutions should apply through proper channel or provide a No Objection Certificate while applying or at the time of interview.
Refer to the detailed advertisement for complete instructions and the application process before applying.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://www.iiserb.ac.in/
Organization Address:
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal
Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri
Bhopal – 462 066, Madhya Pradesh
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