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IIT Guwahati Special Recruitment Drive for Faculty Positions 2026
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has announced a special recruitment drive for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD categories for faculty positions. Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) in various departments. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online before the last date.
Overview
| Company | Posts | Last Date | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | 31/01/2026 | www.iitg.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department/School | Areas of Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Biosciences and Bioengineering | All areas of Biosciences and Bioengineering |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Chemical Engineering | All areas of Chemical Engineering |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Civil Engineering | All areas of Civil Engineering |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Computer Science and Engineering | All areas of Computer Science and Engineering |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Design | All areas of Design |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Electronics and Electrical Engineering | All areas of Electronics and Electrical Engineering |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Mechanical Engineering | Fluid and Thermal, Manufacturing, Machine Design |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry (Main group and Organometallic) |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Humanities and Social Sciences | Economics, History, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Geography, English, Sociology, Archaeology, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Development Studies |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Mathematics | Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Machine Learning, AI, Data Science, Statistics |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Physics | Condensed matter Physics, Gravity, Astrophysics, Cosmology, High Energy Physics, Laser and Photonics, Quantum Optics |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | School of Business | Marketing, Management Information System, Operations Management |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Mehta Family School of Data Science and AI | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | School of Energy Science and Engineering | Energy Science and Engineering |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology | Health Sciences and Technology |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Assistant Professor (Grade I/II)
- Essential: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. Must possess specific Bachelor's/Master's degree as per department requirement.
- Experience (Grade II): Candidates with less than three years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience.
- Experience (Grade I): Candidates with at least 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience.
- Age Limit: Candidates should preferably be below 35 years as on 20.12.2025. Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD (5 years).
Important Links
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FAQs
Q: What is the last date to apply for IIT Guwahati Special Recruitment Drive?
A: The last date for submission of applications is 31.01.2026.
Q: What is the mode of application?
A: Applications must be submitted online via the link https://online.iitg.ac.in/ofa/. Hardcopy is not accepted.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: Candidates should preferably be below 35 years as on the date of advertisement (20.12.2025), with age relaxation for reserved categories.