Applications are open. Apply before 15 Oct 2026 — 61 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Indian Institute of Technology Madras has notified recruitment for 40 posts under IITM/R/1/2026. The last date to apply is 15 Oct 2026. The prescribed qualification is A Ph.D. with a first class at the preceding degree and a consistent academic record.
Selection is made through Screening of applications and Interview. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹70,900 basic at Level 10 for Grade II; ₹1,01,500 at Level 12 for Grade I. The place of posting is IIT Madras, Chennai.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 40 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A Ph.D. with a first class at the preceding degree and a consistent academic record
- Pay scale: ₹70,900 basic at Level 10 for Grade II; ₹1,01,500 at Level 12 for Grade I
- Last date to apply: 15 Oct 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Advertisement No.
- IITM/R/1/2026
- Total Vacancies
- 40
- Job Location
- IIT Madras, Chennai
- Qualification
- A Ph.D. with a first class at the preceding degree and a consistent academic record
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- ₹70,900 basic at Level 10 for Grade II; ₹1,01,500 at Level 12 for Grade I
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.iitm.ac.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement released | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Age reckoned as on | 31 Dec 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
The advertisement gives a combined total of 40 across 19 departments without a department-wise split.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor — across 19 departments including Aerospace, Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Data Science and AI, Electrical, Engineering Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies, Medical Sciences and Technology, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Materials, Ocean Engineering, Physics and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies | 40 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade II | A Ph.D. with a first class or equivalent at the preceding degree, specialisation in the field, and a consistent academic record throughout. Less than three years of post-Ph.D. experience. |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | The same academic requirement, with at least three years of post-Ph.D. industrial, research or teaching experience. |
- Post-Ph.D. experience decides the grade — under three years places you in Grade II, three or more in Grade I.
- The upper age limit of 36 is reckoned as on 31 December 2026, not the closing date.
- The window is long — the advertisement opened in February and closes on 15 October 2026.
- There is no application fee.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Level 12 | ₹1,01,500 basic — about ₹2,29,400 in total with HRA |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Level 10 | ₹70,900 basic — about ₹1,71,300 in total with HRA |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Screening of applications
- 2Interview
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the IIT Madras faculty application portal.
- 2Register and complete the online application for your department.
- 3Upload your certificates, publications and supporting documents.
- 4Submit before 15 October 2026.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Notification (PDF)Download
- IIT MadrasVisit
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