- Recruitment drive for faculty positions at IIT Guwahati for Assistant Professor (Grade I & II) across multiple departments and schools.
- Positions available in disciplines such as Biosciences & Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Design, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, School of Business, School of Data Science & AI, School of Energy Science & Engineering, and School of Health Sciences & Technology.
- Focus on specialized areas including AI/ML, Data Science, Sustainable Technologies, Biomedical Sciences, and Emerging Technologies.
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and academic excellence at a premier institute.
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🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 CS
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 M.A.
🎓 Ph.D.
🎓 Engineering Degree
🎓 Engineering Diploma
🎓 Medical Degree
🎓 Computer Science Degree
🎓 Data Science Degree
🎓 AI & ML Degree
🎓 Statistics Degree
🎓 Mathematics Degree
🎓 Physics Degree
🎓 Chemistry Degree
🎓 Biotechnology Degree
🎓 Economics Degree
🎓 Social Work Degree
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Faculty Positions (Assistant Professor Grade I & II) - Various Departments
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Total Vacancies
15
Job Location
Guwahati, Assam
Apply Deadline
31 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | ITI (political-science-degree), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), CS (linguistics-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), M.A. (management-degree), Ph.D. (phd), Engineering Degree (engineering-degree), Engineering Diploma (engineering-diploma), Medical Degree (medical-degree), Computer Science Degree (computer-science-degree), Data Science Degree (data-science-degree), AI & ML Degree (ai-ml-degree), Statistics Degree (statistics-degree), Mathematics Degree (mathematics-degree), Physics Degree (physics-degree), Chemistry Degree (chemistry-degree), Biotechnology Degree (biotechnology-degree), Economics Degree (economics-degree), Social Work Degree (social-work-degree), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 15 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | As per Government of India 7th CPC Pay Matrix: Assistant Professor Grade II (Level 10 & 11), Assistant Professor Grade I (Level 12). |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Assistant Professor Grade II: Less than 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience. - Assistant Professor Grade I: Minimum 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. - Rs. 500/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates. - Payment via online mode only. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Ph.D. degree with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout.
- For Assistant Professor Grade II: Candidates with less than 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience.
- For Assistant Professor Grade I: Candidates with at least 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience.
- Specific educational qualifications vary by department (e.g., Bachelor’s/Master’s in relevant fields such as Engineering, Sciences, Design, or Medicine).
- Degrees must be from a recognized University/Institute.
- Candidates working in Government/Semi-Government Organizations or Educational Institutions must provide a No Objection Certificate (NoC).
- For Assistant Professor Grade II: Candidates with less than 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience.
- For Assistant Professor Grade I: Candidates with at least 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience.
- Specific educational qualifications vary by department (e.g., Bachelor’s/Master’s in relevant fields such as Engineering, Sciences, Design, or Medicine).
- Degrees must be from a recognized University/Institute.
- Candidates working in Government/Semi-Government Organizations or Educational Institutions must provide a No Objection Certificate (NoC).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on qualifications, experience, and departmental requirements.
- Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on interview performance and document verification.
- Institute reserves the right to call only shortlisted candidates for the interview.
- Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on interview performance and document verification.
- Institute reserves the right to call only shortlisted candidates for the interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD as per Government of India norms)
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned copies of educational certificates (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D.).
- Proof of work experience (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NoC) from current employer (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) issued by competent authority.
- PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photograph and signature.
- Any other documents as specified in the application form.
- Proof of work experience (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NoC) from current employer (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) issued by competent authority.
- PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photograph and signature.
- Any other documents as specified in the application form.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Rs. 500/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates.
- Payment via online mode only.
- Rs. 500/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates.
- Payment via online mode only.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the minimum educational qualifications required for faculty positions at IIT Guwahati?
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. Specific educational qualifications vary by department but generally include a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, 5-year integrated Master’s degree, or equivalent in the relevant field.
Q.
Is there an age limit for applying to faculty positions at IIT Guwahati?
Yes, candidates should preferably be below 35 years of age as of the advertisement date. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates as per Government of India norms (e.g., 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and 5-10 years for PwBD).
Q.
What is the difference between Assistant Professor Grade I and Grade II positions?
Assistant Professor Grade II (Pay level 10 & 11) is for candidates with less than 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience. Assistant Professor Grade I (Pay level 12) requires at least 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience.
Q.
Can I apply for faculty positions in multiple departments at IIT Guwahati?
Yes, candidates may apply for positions in more than one department, but separate applications must be submitted for each department.
Q.
What documents are required to be uploaded with the application?
Candidates must upload valid SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD certificates (if applicable), degrees from recognized universities, and any other relevant certificates. Original certificates will be verified during the interview. Incomplete applications may not be considered.