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IIT Kharagpur Faculty Recruitment 2026 will fill positions for Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors. Interested candidates can apply for this recruitment online.

This IIT Kharagpur recruitment will fill faculty positions in various departments. The institute is looking for candidates with a strong academic background, along with research and teaching experience. This recruitment is especially beneficial for those who want to work as permanent faculty members in one of the country's top institutions.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, one of the country's prestigious technical institutions, has announced faculty recruitment for the year 2026.  Under this recruitment, online applications are invited from qualified and experienced candidates for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who want to build a career in higher education, research, and teaching.

Eligibility

Candidates applying for these positions must have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant subject. In addition, a good academic record at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is required. For some specific subjects, like Law, a Ph.D. along with an LLM is considered necessary.

Regarding experience, the Professor position typically requires at least 10 years of teaching or research experience. Approximately 6 years of experience is expected for the Associate Professor position, and at least 3 years of experience after Ph.D. is required for the Assistant Professor position.

Age Limit

There is no strict age limit for the IIT Kharagpur faculty recruitment. However, younger and qualified candidates are generally preferred for the Assistant Professor position. Age relaxation may be provided to reserved categories as per government rules.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be done in several stages. First, the application forms and academic qualifications will be scrutinized. Following this, the candidates' research work, publications, and experience will be evaluated. In some cases, an online presentation or departmental interaction may also be conducted. The final selection will be based on a personal interview.

Salary

Candidates selected for faculty positions at IIT Kharagpur will receive an attractive salary under the 7th Pay Commission. The monthly salary for a Professor can be approximately ₹2.5 lakh, for an Associate Professor around ₹2.2 lakh, and for an Assistant Professor approximately ₹1.6 lakh. In addition, HRA, medical facilities, research grants, and other government benefits will also be provided.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official website of IIT Kharagpur. First, you need to register, then log in and fill out the application form.  Fill in your educational qualifications, experience, and research-related information accurately in the form. After uploading the necessary documents, submit the application.