IIT Kanpur Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online — Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)

Eligibility

Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record in all preceding degrees.. Ph.D. with first class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record in all preceding degrees.. For a fresh Ph.D, the position will be on contract basis for the first three years, and can be regularized afterwards; For those with three or more years of post-PhD teaching/research/industrial experience, regular appointment can be made.

Posts under this Drive (3)

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Assistant Professor Grade I

Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record in all preceding degrees.. Ph.D. with first class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record in all preceding degrees.. For a fresh Ph.D, the position will be on contract basis for the first three years, and can be regularized afterwards

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Assistant Professor Grade II (Contract)

Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record in all preceding degrees.. Ph.D. with first class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record in all preceding degrees.. For a fresh Ph.D, the position will be on contract basis for the first three years, and can be regularized afterwards

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Assistant Professor Grade II (Contract)

Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record in all preceding degrees.. Ph.D. with first class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record in all preceding degrees.. For a fresh Ph.D, the position will be on contract basis for the first three years, and can be regularized afterwards

Important Dates

Application End31 October 2026

Last date of receiving applications31 October 2026

Recruitment Timeline

Application End31 Oct 2026

Application End

31 Oct 2026

In progress

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How to Apply

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Last date to apply: 31 Oct 2026

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Rs. 89,800-98,200 (Pay Level 10), Rs. 89,900-1,17,200 (Pay Level 11), Rs. 1,01,500-1,67,400 (Pay Level 12)

Qualification

Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record in all preceding degrees.

Eligibility Items

Ph.D. with first class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record in all preceding degrees.
For a fresh Ph.D, the position will be on contract basis for the first three years, and can be regularized afterwards. For those with three or more years of post-PhD teaching/research/industrial experience, regular appointment can be made.

Salary Details

10	89,800 - 98,200
11	89,900 - 1,17,200
12	1,01,500 - 1,67,400
Pay Level	Basic Pay