IIT Kanpur Faculty Recruitment 2026: Assistant, Associate & Professor Posts

IIT Kanpur Faculty Recruitment

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Rolling Advertisement

Applications invited from Indian Nationals, PIOs, OCIs, and Foreign Nationals.

Overview & Departments

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) invites online applications for faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. As a Rolling Advertisement, applications are accepted throughout the year and evaluated periodically.

            Eligibility Note: Foreign nationals (without an Indian passport) can be offered a contractual appointment for up to five years, renewable thereafter. PIO/OCI cardholders are eligible for permanent positions.
        

Participating Departments

Aerospace Engineering
Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive Science
Computer Science and Engineering
Design
Earth Sciences
Economic Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Humanities and Social Sciences
Management Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics
Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering (SPASE)
Sustainable Energy Engineering
Kotak School of Sustainability

Eligibility & Experience

Minimum Academic Qualification: A Ph.D. with first-class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, maintaining a very good academic record throughout all preceding degrees.

Experience Requirements

Professor: 10 years of teaching, research, or industrial experience. At least 4 years must be at the Associate Professor level.
Associate Professor: 6 years of relevant experience. At least 3 years must be at the Assistant Professor level or equivalent.
Assistant Professor: For a fresh Ph.D., the appointment will be on a contract basis for the first three years (can be regularized later). Candidates with 3+ years of post-PhD experience are eligible for direct regular appointment.

Note: Exceptional candidates may receive age/experience relaxations. Candidates not suitable for higher positions may be considered for lower positions.

Pay Scale Structure (7th CPC)

Designation	Pay Level	Basic Pay (INR)
Professor	14A	1,59,100 – 2,20,200
Associate Professor	13A2	1,39,600 – 2,11,300
Assistant Professor Grade I	12	1,01,500 – 1,67,400
Assistant Professor Grade II (Contract)	11	89,900 – 1,17,200
Assistant Professor Grade II (Contract)	10	89,800 – 98,200

Benefits, Perks & Allowances

Faculty members at IIT Kanpur receive exceptional support beyond the standard Central Government allowances (HRA, LTC, Medical, NPS, etc.).

            🚀 Special Top-Up Salary:
            Newly joined faculty receive an additional top-up of Rs. 25,000/- per month for the first 3 years. After that, high-performing faculty under 40 can get the Young Faculty Fellowship, adding Rs. 15,000/- per month for another 3 years.
        

Research Grant: Initiation grant up to Rs. 25 Lakhs (with provisions for supplementary grants).
Relocation Allowance: International travel expenses reimbursed up to Rs. 1,50,000/- for the faculty and dependents. Domestic travel reimbursed per Govt rules.
Housing: The Institute endeavors to provide on-campus housing equipped with free high-speed internet.
Academic Support: Financial support for attending National and International conferences.

Selection Process

Evaluation of applications involves a structured, multi-tier review mechanism by the respective Departments and the Office of Faculty Affairs.

Initial Review: Faculty members from the specialization area evaluate and recommend the candidate.

Seminar: Recommended candidates are invited to deliver an academic seminar.

Reference Checks: Letters are sought from referees identified after the seminar.

DFAC Shortlisting: The Department Faculty Advisory Committee shortlists based on inputs, seminar, and references.

Final Interview: Candidates are presented to the Institute Faculty Advisory Committee (IFAC) for the final interview.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Pingala portal.
Upload all certificates and documentary proofs with the application form.
Candidates applying for multiple departments must repeat the online application process for each.
Employed candidates (Govt/Semi-Govt) must produce a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) at the time of the interview.
Reservations apply as per the CEI Act 2019. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD candidates must attach the GOI prescribed format certificate.
The institute highly encourages qualified women candidates to apply.

Need Help? Contact the Office of Faculty Affairs:
📍 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016 India
📞 Tel: +91-512-259-6192 / 6327 / 6325
✉️ Email: sonus@iitk.ac.in

Submit Your Application

Ensure you check the specific specialization requirements for your department before applying.

View Required Specializations Apply Online on Pingala Portal ↗