Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune (IIIT Pune), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, invites online applications from eligible Indian nationals including Persons of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizens of India for recruitment to the faculty posts of Assistant Professor Grade-I and Assistant Professor Grade-II under four tier flexible faculty structure to fill up 17 posts in the Departments of Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering and Applied Science & Humanities at Talegaon (Maval), Pune under Advt. No. IIITP/T/2026/01 to 02. Eligible candidates apply online on or before 28th November 2026 and send the hard copy so as to reach on or before 9th December 2026.
IIIT Pune Faculty Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Assistant Professor Grade-I and Assistant Professor Grade-II |
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| Total Vacancies |
17 |
| Age Limit |
As per rules (Fresh appointment beyond 60 years discouraged) |
| Salary |
Level-10 / Level-12 |
| Minimum Qualification |
Ph.D. in relevant discipline with First Class in preceding degree(s) |
| Application Fee |
₹ 1180 – 2360/- |
| Selection Process |
Shortlisting + Written Test + Presentation-cum-Interview + Document Verification |
| Job Location |
Talegaon, Pune (Maharashtra) |
| Last Date |
28 November 2026 (Online) / 09 December 2026 (Hard Copy) |
✅ IIIT Pune Faculty Eligibility Criteria:
- Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level-12) – 06 Posts (UR-3, OBC-1, SC-1, EWS-1) under Advt. No. IIITP/T/2026/1: Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline with first class in the preceding degree(s) (minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA treated as first class if not specifically mentioned). Relevant experience: 03 years after Ph.D. or 06 years total teaching and research experience in reputed academic Institute / R&D labs / relevant industry. Cumulative essential credit points: 20.
- Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level-10 – On Contract) – 11 Posts (UR-6, OBC-4, EWS-1) under Advt. No. IIITP/T/2026/2: Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline with first class in the preceding degree(s). Relevant experience: Nil. Credit points: Nil. Initial contract for one year, renewable based on performance every year up to a maximum of 5 years.
- Departments: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering and Applied Science & Humanities. Preferred specializations as per Annexure-I of the notification.
- Post-Doctoral Experience in reputed institutions in India and abroad will be an added advantage. Industry professionals with substantial professional and R&D experience and quality publications or patents can also apply.
- Horizontal reservation of PwBD as per Government of India norms.
- To avoid in-breeding, candidates who obtained their Ph.D. from IIIT Pune will not be considered unless they have 3 years of outside experience post-Ph.D.
- Higher shortlisting norms than minimum eligibility will be applied. Quality publications in SCI/SCIE/SSCI/SCOPUS indexed journals will be considered. Paid journals will not be considered.
✅ IIIT Pune Faculty Selection Process:
- Screening cum shortlisting based on higher norms, specialization and departmental requirements.
- Stage-I: Written Examination (MCQs) at IIIT Pune campus after document verification. Negative marking 1/4th may be provisioned. Cut-off: SC/ST/PWD 35%, all other categories 40%. Written test is qualifying in nature.
- Stage-II: Presentation-cum-Interview before Selection Committee on research accomplishments, future research plans and teaching. Final selection based entirely on performance in Presentation-cum-Interview.
- Document Verification of original documents. No TA/DA will be paid.
✅ IIIT Pune Faculty Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 2000 + 18% GST = ₹ 2360/- per Department per post.
- SC / ST / Female / PwBD: ₹ 1000 + 18% GST = ₹ 1180/- per Department per post.
- No application fee for IIIT Pune’s regular employees.
- Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the recruitment portal.
✅ IIIT Pune Faculty Important Dates:
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Notification Release |
28/10/2026 |
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Online Application Start |
29/10/2026 |
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Last Date for Online Application |
28/11/2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Last Date for Hard Copy at IIIT Pune |
09/12/2026 (05:30 PM) |
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Written Test / Interview Date |
To be notified later |
✅ How to Apply IIIT Pune Faculty 2026:
- Eligible candidates may apply online through the E-Samarth recruitment portal and submit the hard copy of the finally submitted application.
- Visit https://iiitprec.samarth.edu.in/, register, fill the online application carefully and upload scanned copies of relevant original documents and certificates.
- Note down the unique E-Samarth Form No. after successful submission. Application once submitted cannot be altered.
- Print the submitted application, fee receipt and supporting documents. Arrange them as per Annexure-IV, self-attest, number them serially and send or submit to:- The Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune, PO – Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra – 410507. The hard copy must reach on or before 09 December 2026 (05:30 PM).
- Superscribe the envelope as: “Application for the post of ____________, Level_______ in the Department of ____________, E-Samarth Form No. ____________.”
- Applicants serving in Govt. / Semi Govt. / PSUs / Universities must send the application through proper channel or furnish NOC along with vigilance clearance certificate at the time of Written Test / Interview.
- Candidates applying for more than one post / cadre must apply separately with separate fee.
- For queries, email teach.recruitment@iiitp.ac.in.