IIT Delhi Assistant Professor (Grade-I/II) Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 22
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹70,900 - ₹167,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree and a consistently good academic record.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years post-Ph.D. experience for Grade-I; Grade-II is open to those with less than 3 years experience.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 24 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Grade-I/II) across 22 specialized academic units. This prestigious faculty recruitment offers a starting pay of ₹70,900 for Grade-II and up to ₹1,67,400 for Grade-I, targeting researchers with a Ph.D. and a proven track record of high-quality independent research. Successful candidates will join a world-class academic environment with access to start-up research grants of up to ₹20 lakhs and professional development allowances. This role is ideal for dedicated educators looking to contribute to cutting-edge technological innovation and undergraduate teaching at a premier national institute.
- The recruitment covers 22 diverse departments including Computer Science, Management Studies, and the Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence.
- Assistant Professor Grade-I requires a Ph.D. with at least three years of post-Ph.D. industrial, research, or teaching experience.
- Assistant Professor Grade-II is open to Ph.D. holders with less than three years of experience, offering a path to Grade-I status.
- Benefits include campus accommodation or HRA up to ₹60,500 per month, medical insurance, and Young Faculty Incentive Fellowships.
- The application deadline is June 30, 2026, and must be submitted through the official IIT Delhi e-campus recruitment portal.
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Additional Salary Information
Grade-I: Pay Level 12 (₹1,01,500–₹1,67,400); Grade-II: Pay Level 10 (₹57,700–₹98,200) with minimum starting pay of ₹70,900.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on academic and research profile Seminar/Interaction with Academic Unit Personal Interview
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the official notification
Reservation
SC: 15% ST: 7.5% OBC-NCL: 27% EWS: 10% PwBD: 4%
How to Apply
- Visit the IIT Delhi official website and navigate to the faculty recruitment section.
- Review the specialization areas for the 22 academic units listed in Annexure-1.
- Register on the online recruitment portal at https://ecampus.iitd.ac.in/IITDFR-0/login.
- Prepare a detailed Academic Profile including a cover letter, research plan, and teaching statement.
- Upload all required documents including Ph.D. defense proof and experience certificates.
- Provide contact details for referees who can provide letters of reference.
- Submit the completed application form before the deadline of June 30, 2026.
- Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Assistant Professor Grade-I is placed in 7th CPC Pay Level 12 (₹1,01,500–₹1,67,400), while Grade-II starts at Pay Level 10 with a minimum pay of ₹70,900.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree and a consistently good academic record throughout their career.
The preferred age is under 35 years for male and 38 years for female candidates, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD and 3 years for OBC-NCL.
