📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Quick Facts
- Recruiting Body: Indian Institute of Information Technology Sonepat (IIIT Sonepat)
- Advertisement No: IIITS/Estt./Rect./2026/04
- Total Posts: 7
- Post Names: Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade I, Assistant Professor Grade II (On contract)
- Employment Nature: Contractual for Assistant Professor Grade II; Regular for Assistant Professor Grade I and Associate Professor
- Application Mode: Online Application via Samarth portal followed by spiral-bound hard copy submission
- Important Dates: Online application 22 October 2026 to 21 November 2026 (11:59 PM); Hard copy must reach by 1 December 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Exact Venue: Office of the Indian Institute of Information Technology Sonepat, IIT Delhi Sonepat Campus, I-Tech Technopark Plot No 4, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonipat - 131029, Haryana, India
- Application Fee: Rs. 2,000 (General/OBC/EWS), Rs. 1,000 (SC/ST), Nil for Women and PwBD candidates
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Department / Discipline | Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / CSE (DSA) / CSE (AI) | 1 | Pay Level 13A2 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II (On contract) / Assistant Professor Grade I | Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / CSE (DSA) / CSE (AI) | 3 | Pay Level 10, 11 & 12 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II (On contract) | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 2 | Pay Level 10 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II (On contract) | Mathematics | 1 | Pay Level 10 |
| Total | — | 7 | — |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Assistant Professor Grade II (On contract) – Pay Level 10: Ph.D. in relevant discipline; No experience required.
- Assistant Professor Grade II (On contract) – Pay Level 11: Ph.D. in relevant discipline; 01 year relevant experience.
- Assistant Professor Grade I – Pay Level 12: Ph.D. in relevant discipline; 03 years after Ph.D. or 06 years total after M.Tech.
- Associate Professor – Pay Level 13A2: Ph.D. in relevant discipline; 06 years after Ph.D. or 09 years total, including 03 years at Assistant Professor level with AGP Rs 8,000 or equivalent.
- General Conditions: First Class in Bachelor's degree onwards (or 6.5 CGPA / 60% aggregate). Ph.D. from UGC/AICTE/AIU/GOI recognized institute. For Engineering: B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent. For Mathematics: First Class at UG and PG with Ph.D.
- Age Limit: Fresh appointment beyond 60 years is discouraged except for exceptionally brilliant research faculty with ongoing/approved externally funded project. Crucial date: 21 November 2026.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Screening and shortlisting based on qualifications, research output, SCI/SCIE/SSCI publications, patents, sponsored projects, and institute ranking criteria.
- Shortlisted candidates may appear for written test, teaching demonstration, or presentation. No change of date will be entertained.
- Personal Interview before duly constituted Selection Committee. No travel allowance (TA) will be paid for attending the test or interview.
- Final recommendations subject to approval by the Board of Governors (BoG) of IIIT Sonepat.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Downloaded and signed printout of the online application form.
- Valid Photo ID proof (Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, or Government-issued ID).
- Mark sheets and degree certificates for Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees.
- Certificate certifying First Class or equivalent conversion if CGPA scale is other than 10-point.
- Experience certificates, offer letters, appointment letters, and latest salary slips or pay-fixation orders.
- Copies of research publications in SCI/SCIE/SSCI indexed journals, patent grant documents, and sponsored research project sanction letters.
- Valid Category Certificate for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS (OBC-NCL and EWS certificates obtained on or after 01.04.2026).
- Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Vigilance Clearance Certificate (VCC) from employer for candidates serving in Government, Semi-Government, PSUs, or Universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IIIT Sonepat Recruitment 2026?
Online application closes on 21 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The spiral-bound hard copy must reach the institute office by 1 December 2026 till 5:00 PM.
Where is the walk-in interview venue and reporting time?
This is an online recruitment; there is no walk-in interview. Hard copy applications must be sent to Office of IIIT Sonepat, IIT Delhi Sonepat Campus, I-Tech Technopark Plot No 4, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonipat - 131029, Haryana.
What is the application fee for IIIT Sonepat faculty recruitment?
Rs. 2,000 for General, OBC and EWS candidates; Rs. 1,000 for SC and ST candidates; Nil (exempted) for Women and PwBD candidates. Candidates applying from abroad pay Rs. 5,000 (General/OBC/EWS) or Rs. 2,500 (SC/ST).
Is the job contractual or permanent?
Assistant Professor Grade II posts are contractual. Assistant Professor Grade I and Associate Professor posts are regular direct recruitment basis.
What is the salary structure for these posts?
Pay Level 10, Pay Level 11, Pay Level 12 and Pay Level 13A2 as per 7th CPC, with AGP ranging from Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,500 plus admissible DA, HRA and TA.
How to apply for IIIT Sonepat Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the Samarth recruitment portal at https://iiitsonepatrec.samarth.edu.in/, pay the fee, then submit a spiral-bound hard copy by speed/registered post or courier to the institute office by 1 December 2026.