IIT Indore Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore), an Institute of National Importance, has issued an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. IITI/FACREC/SRD/2026/JUNE/10) under a Special Recruitment Drive for Backlog Vacancies. The institute invites applications from qualified Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for permanent faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor (Grade I & II).
⚡ IMPORTANT UPDATE: The deadline for online application submission has been officialy extended up to 03 August 2026 (05:00 PM IST).
Candidates holding a Ph.D. with strong research credentials and teaching enthusiasm can review the complete vacancy breakdown, eligible departments, qualification requirements, and application steps below.
🏛️ About Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore)
IIT Indore, established in 2009 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is situated in Simrol, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Renowned for its world-class academic standards, innovative research programs, and state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, the institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies across diverse engineering and scientific streams.
📌 IIT Indore Recruitment 2026 Highlights
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Parameter |
Official Details |
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Organization Name |
Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) |
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Advt. Reference No. |
IITI/FACREC/SRD/2026/JUNE/10 |
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Post Offered |
Assistant Professor (Grade I & II) |
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Drive Category |
Special Recruitment Drive (Backlog Vacancies) |
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Total Vacancies |
44 Posts |
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Category Distribution |
OBC-NCL: 15 | SC: 12 | ST: 09 | PwD: 05 | EWS: 03 |
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Extended Last Date |
03 August 2026 (up to 05:00 PM IST) |
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Application Mode |
Online Portal Submission |
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Official Website |
www.iiti.ac.in |
💼 Department-Wise Vacancies & Specializations
Applications are accepted for Assistant Professor posts in the following schools and specialized domains:
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S.No. |
School / Department |
Specialization Areas |
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1 |
Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering |
• Atmospheric Science, GNSS & Remote Sensing (RADAR, Hyperspectral) • Instrumentation related to Optical/IR Astronomy, Remote Sensing, Atmospheric or Space Science & Engineering |
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2 |
Civil Engineering |
• Structural Engineering • Geotechnical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Transportation Systems Engineering • Water Resources Engineering |
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3 |
Chemistry |
• Theoretical and Computational Chemistry • Polymer Chemistry • Industrial Chemistry • Magnetochemistry |
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4 |
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) |
• Cyber Security, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science • Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) • Systems & Networks |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
- Nationality: Open for Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs).
- Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent grade at the preceding degree and a consistently strong academic background.
- Experience & Pay Scale: Structured strictly according to standard IIT faculty norms for Assistant Professor Grade-I and Grade-II.
💻 How to Apply Online for IIT Indore Faculty Posts
Eligible candidates must complete their application process on the recruitment portal before the extended deadline:
- Visit the official website of IIT Indore: www.iiti.ac.in
- Go to the Faculty Recruitment / Special Recruitment Drive 2026 portal.
- Register using a valid email address and phone number.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, research, and publication credentials.
- Upload self-attested supporting documents, research plans, category certificates (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS/PwD), and photographs.
- Submit the online application form on or before 03 August 2026 (05:00 PM IST).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the extended last date to apply for the IIT Indore Assistant Professor post?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 03 August 2026 (05:00 PM IST).
Q2: How many total backlog vacancies are advertised?
Ans: A total of 44 vacancies are available across reserved categories (OBC-NCL: 15, SC: 12, ST: 09, PwD: 05, EWS: 03).
Q3: Can OCIs apply for this faculty drive?
Ans: Yes, Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) are fully eligible to apply alongside Indian Nationals.
🛡️ Official Disclaimer
Disclaimer: The recruitment details above are published for informational and educational purposes for academic job seekers. Information is derived from official advertisement Advt. No. IITI/FACREC/SRD/2026/JUNE/10 issued by IIT Indore. Applicants are advised to verify details and apply directly through the official institute portal (www.iiti.ac.in).
