About the Organization

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), established in 2008, is among India's leading technical institutions. Ranked 7th among Engineering Institutes and 6th in Innovation in NIRF 2025, IITH has over 6,100 students, 355+ faculty members, more than 14,000 research publications, 830+ patents, and 300+ startups. The institute promotes world-class teaching, cutting-edge research, and innovation under the motto "Inventing and Innovating in Technology for Humanity."

Recruitment Overview

Who Can Apply?

Applications are invited from:

• Indian Nationals
• Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)
• Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)
• Foreign Nationals (contract appointments)
• Candidates possessing a Ph.D. with excellent academic credentials
• Experienced researchers, academicians, and industry professionals meeting post-wise eligibility requirements

Available Faculty Positions

• Assistant Professor Grade-II
• Assistant Professor Grade-I
• Associate Professor
• Professor

Departments Available

• Artificial Intelligence
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Climate Change
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Design
• Electrical Engineering
• Entrepreneurship & Management
• Liberal Arts
• Mathematics
• Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
• Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering
• Physics

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
• First Class or equivalent in the preceding degree.
• Excellent academic record.
• Strong publication record.
• Relevant teaching/research/industry experience depending upon the faculty level.

Experience Requirement

• Assistant Professor Grade-II – Less than 3 years Post-PhD experience
• Assistant Professor Grade-I – Minimum 3 years Post-PhD experience
• Associate Professor – Minimum 6 years experience
• Professor – Minimum 10 years experience

Selection Process

Selection may include:

• Screening of Applications
• Departmental Shortlisting
• Research & Publication Assessment
• Interview
• Final Selection by the Institute

Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee an interview.

Salary

Additional benefits include:

• Research Seed Grant
• Relocation Grant
• CPDA
• Health Scheme
• Annual Travel Grant
• Research Support 

Why Apply?

Faculty members receive:

• Attractive 7th CPC salary
• ₹10 lakh seed research grant
• ₹1.5 lakh relocation reimbursement
• ₹3 lakh CPDA every three years
• International collaboration opportunities
• Modern research laboratories
• Annual travel grant
• Health benefits
• Opportunity to work with one of India's top IITs

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should:

1. Visit the IITH Faculty Recruitment Portal.
2. Register online.
3. Fill the application form.
4. Upload educational certificates and required documents.
5. Submit the application before 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM).

Applications through email or hard copy will not be accepted.

Important Dates

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Official Advertisement PDF

https://careers.iith.ac.in/documents/IITH_Faculty_Recruitment_Advt-Oct_2026-final.pdf

Apply Online

https://iith.ac.in/careers/