27 February 2026

IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Rolling Advertisement, Notification, Online Form

Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), a premier Institute of National Importance, invites online applications from individuals with an established record of independent, high-quality research and commitment to teaching for faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor (Grade I & Grade II) in various departments under Rolling Advertisement No. IITM/R/1/2026.

Eligible candidates with Ph.D. and consistently good academic record are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification and before applying online to confirm eligibility regarding qualification, experience, age, specialization, and other criteria. The IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Rolling Advertisement Online Application process starts from 06 March 2026. There is no specific last date as it is a Rolling Advertisement (applications accepted throughout the year).

IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

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Post Name

Assistant Professor (Grade I & Grade II)

Total Vacancies

Multiple (Department-wise, Rolling Basis)

Age Limit

Not exceeding 36 Years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women)

Pay Scale

Grade II: Level 10 (₹70,900/- min) | Grade I: Level 12 (₹1,01,500/- min)

Minimum Qualification

Ph.D. with First Class or equivalent at preceding degree

Application Fee

As per IIT Madras Norms (Check Portal)

Selection Process

Shortlisting + Seminar + Interview + Document Verification

Job Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Last Date

Apply from 06/03/2026 – No Fixed Last Date

IIT Madras Assistant Professor Vacancy Departments 2026:

Department

Aerospace Engineering

Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering

Biotechnology

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Design

Humanities & Social Sciences

Management Studies

Mathematics

Medical Sciences & Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Ocean Engineering

Physics

School of Interdisciplinary Studies

IIT Madras Assistant Professor 2026 Eligibility Criteria:

Assistant Professor (Grade II & Grade I):

  • Qualification: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in appropriate branch. Specialization in relevant area with consistently good academic record throughout.
  • Age Limit: Not more than 36 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women as per norms).
  • Experience:
    • Grade II: Less than 3 years post-Ph.D. industrial/research/teaching experience.
    • Grade I: At least 3 years post-Ph.D. industrial/research/teaching experience.

IIT Madras Assistant Professor 2026 Selection Process:

  • Shortlisting of Applications
  • Seminar / Research Presentation
  • Personal Interview
  • Document Verification

Important Dates:

Date of Notification

27 February 2026

Online Application Starts From

06 March 2026

Last Date for Online Application

Rolling Advertisement – No Fixed Last Date

Important Links:

How to Apply IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026:

Eligible Interested candidates must apply online through the IIT Madras Faculty Recruitment Portal. The Online registration steps are as follows:-

➢ Step 1: Visit facapp.iitm.ac.in and register / login using valid email ID.

➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, research, teaching, and experience details.

➢ Step 3: Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, Ph.D. Certificate, Experience Certificates, Publications, and other required documents.

➢ Step 4: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the application.

➢ Step 5: Take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.

IIT Madras Assistant Professor 2026


Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the total number of vacancies in IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Multiple positions across 19 departments on rolling basis (no fixed number).

What is the age limit for IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Not exceeding 36 years with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women.

What is the pay scale in IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Grade II: Level 10 (Min ₹70,900/-) | Grade I: Level 12 (Min ₹1,01,500/-).

What is the selection process for IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Shortlisting + Seminar/Presentation + Interview + Document Verification.

Is there a last date for IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

No fixed last date – it is a Rolling Advertisement; apply anytime after 06 March 2026.

How to check department-wise specializations?

Visit the online portal https://facapp.iitm.ac.in/ and refer to Annexure-1 for detailed areas.