📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Faculty Positions. This is a significant opportunity for academicians to join one of India's premier institutes. Candidates with a Ph.D. and the required academic record can apply online.
| Company Name | Post Name | Last Date | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) | Faculty Positions | 31 January 2026 | www.iitkgp.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Salary | Project / Department Info |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level-14A, Min Basic Rs. 1,59,100/- | Various Departments |
| Associate Professor | Level-13A2, Min Basic Rs. 1,39,600/- | Various Departments |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Level-12, Min Basic Rs. 1,01,500/- | Various Departments |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Refer to notification | Contractual Appointment |
Eligibility for Professor
- Essential: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. Ph.D. should have been awarded on or before the last date of application.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years teaching/research/industrial experience, of which at least 4 years at Associate Professor level in specified institutions.
- Desirable: Preferably below 35 years for Assistant Professor (Note: This age preference is usually for Assistant Professor, but experience relaxation applies for outstanding candidates).
Eligibility for Associate Professor
- Essential: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. Ph.D. should have been awarded on or before the last date of application.
- Experience: Minimum 6 years teaching/research/industrial experience, of which at least 3 years at Assistant Professor level in specified institutions.
- Desirable: Refer to official notification.
Eligibility for Assistant Professor Grade I
- Essential: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. Ph.D. should have been awarded on or before the last date of application.
- Experience: At least 3 years teaching/research/industrial experience (excluding Ph.D. period).
- Desirable: Preferably below 35 years.
Eligibility for Assistant Professor Grade II
- Essential: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. Ph.D. should have been awarded on or before the last date of application.
- Experience: Less than 3 years experience (contractual appointment).
- Desirable: Refer to official notification.
Department Specific Eligibility
- Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in LLM after LLB with very good academic record. In procedural laws, minimum 5 years litigation exposure in Civil/Criminal courts of India.
- Centre of Excellence in Public Policy, Law and Governance: Ph.D. with first class in MA/MSc/LLM after BA/BSc/LLB with very good academic record.
- Department of Education (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics): Post-Graduate Degree in concerned discipline with Ph.D. in concerned discipline (B.Ed. desirable).
- Department of Education (Philosophy of Education etc.): M.Ed. with Ph.D. in Education.
Important Links:
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the last date to apply for IIT Kharagpur Faculty Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the application form is 31 January 2026.
Q: What are the salary levels for these posts?
A: The salary ranges from Level 10 to Level 14A (Rs. 70,900/- to Rs. 2,20,200/-) depending on the post (Assistant Professor to Professor).
Q: Is Ph.D. mandatory for these posts?
A: Yes, Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree is essential for all faculty positions.