IIT Kharagpur Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4 Posts

IIT Kharagpur Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4 Posts

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.

Vacancy Details

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.