IIT Bombay Foreign Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Assistant, Associate & Professor Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai Last Date: 31st December, 2026

IIT Bombay Foreign Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Assistant, Associate & Professor Posts

IIT Bombay Foreign Faculty Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has released a notification for the Special Recruitment Drive for Foreign Nationals. The institute invites applications from eligible Foreign Nationals for the posts of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Interested candidates with excellent academic records and relevant experience can apply via email.

Overview

Category Details
Organization Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)
Post Name Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Qualification Ph.D. with first class or equivalent
Salary Fixed based on experience and GoI norms
Application Mode Email
Official Website www.iitb.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name Number of Posts Salary Project / Tenure
Assistant Professor Multiple Fixed based on experience and GoI norms Contract basis (up to 5 years)
Associate Professor Multiple Fixed based on experience and GoI norms Contract basis (up to 5 years)
Professor Multiple Fixed based on experience and GoI norms Contract basis (up to 5 years)

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

  • Ph.D. with a first class or equivalent (in terms of Grades) in the preceding degree and an excellent academic record throughout.

Experience & Requirements

  • Assistant Professor: Fresh Ph.Ds with excellent academic record are eligible to apply.
  • Associate Professor: A minimum of 6 years post-Ph.D. teaching/research/professional experience of which at least 3 years should be at the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent is required.
  • Professor: A minimum of 10 years post-Ph.D. teaching/research/professional experience of which at least 4 years should be at the level of Associate Professor is required.
  • Candidates should have publications in reputed journals and conferences.
  • Permission from Govt. of India is mandatory prior to joining the Institute.

Benefits & Perks

  • The Institute offers a seed grant of up to Rs. 2 million.
  • Reimbursement of air fare for economy class to home country once every two years for self & spouse.
  • Relocation expenses will be provided as per the Institute provisions.
  • Cost of medical insurance upto an approved limit for self and spouse will be covered.
  • Reimbursement for accommodation of up to Rs. 75,000/- per month will be provided.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to [email protected] with the subject line "Foreign Faculty Application".

Important Links

Important Links:
Apply Online (Email): Click here
Official Website: Click here

Official Notification PDF

FAQs

Q1: What is the mode of application?
A: The application must be sent via email to [email protected].

Q2: Is Ph.D. mandatory?
A: Yes, Ph.D. with first class or equivalent is mandatory for all posts.

Q3: What is the tenure of appointment?
A: The appointment is on a contract basis for up to 5 years.

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Established in 1958, the second of its kind, IIT Bombay was the first to be set up with foreign assistance. The funds from UNESCO came as Roubles from the then Soviet Union. In 1961 Parliament decreed the IITs as ‘Institutes of National Importance'. Since then, IITB has grown from strength to strength to emerge as one of the top technical universities in the world.

The institute is recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of engineering education and research. Reputed for the outstanding calibre of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the institute attracts the best students from the country for its bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes. Research and academic programmes at IIT Bombay are driven by an outstanding faculty, many of whom are reputed for their research contributions internationally.


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