IIT Hyderabad Faculty Recruitment 2026 Out for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor & Professor Posts, Apply by 12 Nov
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) has released the IITH Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. IITH/HR/Faculty Rectt (R)/1/2026-27, dated 16 October 2026). Applications are invited for Assistant Professor Grade-II, Assistant Professor Grade-I, Associate Professor and Professor posts in 16 departments, including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Design and Liberal Arts. The online application is open from 16 October 2026 to 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
IIT Hyderabad, ranked 7th among engineering institutes and 6th in Innovation in NIRF 2025, offers a starting pay of Rs. 98,200 (Assistant Professor Grade-II) to Rs. 1,59,100 (Professor) under the 7th CPC. New faculty get a Rs. 10 lakh seed grant, relocation support of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh and a CPDA of Rs. 3 lakh every three years. A Ph.D. with first class in the preceding degree is essential for all posts. The notification does not give the number of vacancies; recruitment will depend on each department's needs. Ph.D. holders looking for other academic openings can also check the AIIMS Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellowship 2027 and the RCB PhD Admission 2026-27. This article covers IITH faculty posts, pay, qualification, experience, age limit, department-wise specialisations and how to apply, all taken from the official advertisement.
Quick summary:
➤ Recruitment: IIT Hyderabad Faculty Recruitment 2026
➤ Advertisement No.: IITH/HR/Faculty Rectt (R)/1/2026-27
➤ Posts: Assistant Professor Gr-II, Assistant Professor Gr-I, Associate Professor, Professor
➤ Departments: 16
➤ Vacancies: Not specified (as per department needs)
➤ Pay: Rs. 98,200 to Rs. 1,59,100 (minimum, 7th CPC)
➤ Qualification: Ph.D. with first class in preceding degree
➤ Age (preferable): 35 / 45 / 55 years (post-wise)
➤ Apply online: 16 October to 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
➤ Application fee: Not mentioned in the advertisement
➤ Official website: iith.ac.in/careers
Table of Contents
- Important Dates
- IITH Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Posts and Pay Level
- Qualification and Experience
- Age Limit and Relaxation
- Department-wise Specialisation
- Benefits for New Faculty
- How to Apply
- FAQs
- Important Links
IITH Faculty Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The IIT Hyderabad faculty recruitment 2026 online application started on 16 October 2026. The last date to apply is 12 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, and eligibility will be counted as on the same date. The important dates are given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement released | 16 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 16 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Crucial date for eligibility | 12 November 2026 |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates will be informed |
IITH Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
IIT Hyderabad, set up in 2008, has 6,120+ students, 355+ faculty, 830+ patents and 300+ startups. The key details of the IITH faculty recruitment 2026 are summarised below.
| Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) |
| Advertisement No. | IITH/HR/Faculty Rectt (R)/1/2026-27 |
| Posts | Assistant Professor Grade-II/I, Associate Professor, Professor |
| Departments | 16 |
| Vacancies | Not specified |
| Who can apply | Indian nationals, PIOs, OCIs; foreign nationals (on contract up to 5 years) |
| Reservation | SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD as per GoI rules |
| Mode of application | Online only |
| Job location | IIT Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana |
| Official website | iith.ac.in |
IITH Faculty Posts and Pay Level 2026
The IIT Hyderabad Assistant Professor salary starts at Rs. 98,200 (Grade-II) and the Professor pay starts at Rs. 1,59,100, plus admissible allowances. The post-wise IITH faculty pay is given below.
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Minimum Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | Level 10 or Level 11 | Rs. 98,200 (fresh, no post-Ph.D. experience) |
| Assistant Professor Grade-I | Level 12 (moves to 13A1 after 3 years, subject to review) | Rs. 1,01,500 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A2 | Rs. 1,39,600 |
| Professor | Level 14A | Rs. 1,59,100 |
In the CSE department, candidates found exceptional by the selection committee will get a salary top-up of Rs. 20,000 for the first year, funded by an endowment.
IITH Faculty Qualification and Experience 2026
All IIT Hyderabad faculty posts require a Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree and an excellent academic record. The required experience increases with the level of the post, as shown below.
| Post | Experience Required |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | Less than 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience (freshers can apply); strong publication record in Q1 journals and A*/A conferences |
| Assistant Professor Grade-I | Minimum 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience in teaching/research/industry; strong record of research guidance, Q1 publications, patents |
| Associate Professor | Minimum 6 years of post-Ph.D. experience, including 3 years at Assistant Professor (Level 12) or equivalent in India or abroad |
| Professor | Minimum 10 years of post-Ph.D. experience, including 4 years at Associate Professor (Level 13A2) in IITs, IISc, IIMs, IISERs or reputed foreign universities. Bhatnagar Awardees or Fellows of INSA, INAE, IAS or NASI with an exceptional research record can also apply |
IITH Faculty Age Limit 2026 and Relaxation
The IIT Hyderabad faculty age limit is given as a "preferable" upper limit, counted as on 12 November 2026. The post-wise age limit and category-wise relaxation are given below.
| Post | Preferable Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade-II / Grade-I | 35 years |
| Associate Professor | 45 years |
| Professor | 55 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD | 15 years (SC/ST), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 10 years (General) |
IITH Faculty Recruitment 2026 Department-wise Specialisation
IIT Hyderabad has listed preferred areas of specialisation for each department. Outstanding candidates in any field relevant to the department will also be considered. The department-wise IITH faculty specialisations are given below.
| Department | Areas of Specialisation / Requirement |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | NLP, Graph ML, Geometric Deep Learning, AI based on Statistical Physics, AI Systems, AI in Finance, Safety of Agentic Systems, Edge Computing/Distributed Intelligence (UG in any science/engineering; Ph.D. and postdoc in AI/ML) |
| Biomedical Engineering | Biomedical Instrumentation, Medical Robotics, Brain Machine Interfaces, Neurotechnology, Medical Devices, Biomedical Imaging, Medical Image Processing, Radiation Physics and Therapy (Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, Nanomedicine not invited this round) |
| Biotechnology | Vaccine Biology and Development; Cell and Gene Therapy; AI in Biology and Health |
| Chemical Engineering | AI/ML in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Computational Biology, Process Control, Mineral Processing & Critical Minerals, Pharmaceutical Engineering (B.Tech/BE Chemical required) |
| Chemistry | LLMs and Robotic Chemistry for Molecular Discovery, Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Quantum Materials, Chemical Process Technology and Reaction Engineering (UG and PG in Chemistry required) |
| Climate Change | Ocean Modelling/Ocean Science and Climate Change, Climate Model Development, Aerosol-Climate Interactions, Climate Extremes |
| Civil Engineering | Transportation Engineering (B.Tech/BE Civil required) |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Algorithms, Formal Methods & Verification, AI/ML, Computer Vision, NLP & Autonomous Systems, Cryptography & Blockchain, Cybersecurity & Privacy, Distributed Systems & Cloud, Quantum Computing, Semiconductor |
| Design | Product/Industrial Design, Interaction Design, XR and UX/UI, Visual Communication & Graphic Design, Photography, Film & Animation, Systems and Service Design |
| Electrical Engineering | Communications, Signal Processing & Learning; Microelectronics & VLSI; Power Electronics & Power Systems; Systems and Control (one degree in EE/ECE/Electronics required) |
| Entrepreneurship and Management | Entrepreneurship, Startup Management, Entrepreneurial Marketing & Finance, Deep Tech and Rural Entrepreneurship, Operations Research, Strategic Management, HR & OB, International Business, Business Analytics |
| Liberal Arts | Economics (Data Analytics, Game Theory, Environmental and Behavioural Economics), Cognitive Science, Public Policy, Science-Technology-Society studies |
| Mathematics | Theoretical Computer Science only: Algorithms and Data Structures, Computational Complexity Theory |
| Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Robotics (UG/PG in Mechanical, Aerospace, Production, Automobile or Mechatronics) |
| Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering | Advanced Alloys & Additive Manufacturing, Functional Materials & Composites, Computational Materials & AI, Advanced Characterisation, Energy Materials, Sustainable Metallurgy & Critical Minerals, Bio-inspired Materials, High Temperature Materials |
| Physics | High Energy Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Quantum Technologies (B.Tech Engineering Physics and/or Master's in Physics or related required) |
Benefits for New Faculty at IIT Hyderabad
IIT Hyderabad offers the following support to newly joined faculty members:
- Seed grant of Rs. 10 lakh immediately after joining, plus an additional seed grant based on a research proposal
- Relocation expenses up to Rs. 1.5 lakh (as per actuals)
- Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) of Rs. 3 lakh for every block of 3 years
- Contributory Health Services Scheme for faculty and family
- Annual travel grant for collaborations and a performance-based research grant
- Option to be affiliated with two other departments besides the parent department
How to Apply for IITH Faculty Recruitment 2026
The IIT Hyderabad faculty recruitment apply online process is available on the official portal. Follow the steps below.
- Visit iith.ac.in/careers or the faculty recruitment portal faculty.recruitment.iith.ac.in.
- Register and select the department and post you want to apply for.
- Fill in your academic, research and experience details.
- Upload all educational certificates, including the date of Ph.D. defence.
- In the publication list, clearly mention the impact factor and quartile (Q1, Q2 etc.) of each journal.
- Upload the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD certificate, if applicable, and NOC if employed in a government organisation.
- Submit the application before 12 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
Note: Submit a separate application for each department. Applications by e-mail or hard copy will not be accepted. Candidates called for a physical interview will get economy airfare within India. For queries, e-mail faculty.recruitment@iith.ac.in.
IITH Faculty Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IITH Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 12 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in IIT Hyderabad Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement does not specify the number of vacancies. Recruitment will be based on the needs of each department.
Q3. What is the salary of an Assistant Professor at IIT Hyderabad?
Assistant Professor Grade-II starts at Rs. 98,200 (Level 10) and Grade-I at Rs. 1,01,500 (Level 12), plus allowances.
Q4. Can freshers with a Ph.D. apply for IITH Assistant Professor?
Yes. Candidates with less than 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience, including freshers, can apply for Assistant Professor Grade-II.
Q5. How many departments are hiring at IIT Hyderabad?
16 departments, including AI, CSE, EE, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Design and Liberal Arts.
IITH Faculty Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| IITH Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| IITH Faculty Apply Online (till 12.11.2026) | Apply Online |
| IITH Careers Page | iith.ac.in/careers |
| Join our WhatsApp Channel for job updates | Join BongJobs WhatsApp Channel |
| Join our Telegram Channel for job updates | Join BongJobs Telegram Channel |
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