Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal Wanted Assistant Professor

IISER Bhopal invites applications from individuals with excellent academic record throughout, in addition to proven track record of research ability and commitment to superior teaching and research for vacant positions at the level of Assistant Professor in the thrust areas of following Department as per Annexure-A.

Date Posted: 9th January 2026

Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal

Organization Profile: IISERs were created through a proclamation of Ministry of Education, Government of India, to promote quality education and research in science and related areas. The first two IISERs (Pune and Kolkata) were established in 2006. This was followed by an Institute at Mohali (2007), Bhopal & Trivandrum (2008), Tirupati (2015), and Berhampur (2016). IISERs were incorporated as Institutions of National Importance under the umbrella of the NIT (Amendment) Act, 2012 (NIT Act 2007). The Act was further amended in 2014, entitled the NITSER ACT 2014. Each IISER is a degree-granting autonomous institute. IISER Bhopal aims to provide quality science education to UG and PG students. The prime focus of the Institute is to integrate science education with research. Also, the Institute is committed to impart high ethical values and create social and environment awareness.

Job Title: Assistant Professor

Department having vacancy:

Natural Sciences Stream:

• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Mathematics
• Physics

Engineering Sciences Stream:

• Chemical Engineering
• Data Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Humanities and Social Sciences Stream

• Economic Sciences
• Humanities and Social Sciences

Qualification: 

For the post of Assistant Professor Grade II:

• Ph.D. with a first class or equivalent at the preceding degree. Specialization in the appropriate area / branch with excellent academic record throughout, in addition to proven track record of outstanding research ability.
• Candidates with atleast three years of post-PhD industrial / research / teaching experience may be considered for this post

For the post of Assistant Professor Grade I:

• Ph.D. with a first class or equivalent at the preceding degree. Specialization in the appropriate area / branch with excellent academic record throughout, in addition to proven track record of outstanding research ability.
• Candidates with atleast three years of post-PhD industrial / research / teaching experience may be considered for this post.

Pay Scale:

For the post of Assistant Professor Grade II:

• Pay Level 10 with initial pay of ₹ 70,900/-
• After one year of post Ph.D. experience, the candidates can be placed in Pay Level 11, subject to performance evaluation.

For the post of Assistant Professor Grade I

• Pay Level 12 with initial pay of ₹1,01,500/-
• Candidates possessing the degree of Ph.D. in the relevant discipline and with regular service of 3 years at Pay Level 12 shall be considered for placement to Pay Level 13A1, subject to evaluation of performance

Job Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Organization Website: https://www.iiserb.ac.in/

Apply Mode: Online

How to Apply: 

• This is a rolling advertisement. There is no specific deadline. Applications will be accepted throughout the year. Applications are to be submitted online through the recruitment portal link available at https://recruitment.iiserb.ac.in/faculty. The necessary instructions for filling up the application form are available on the recruitment portal.

Address:
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal,
Bhopal Bypass Road,
Bhauri, Bhopal – 462066

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