Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Wanted Assistant Professor

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Applications are invited from Indian nationals belonging to reserved categories SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS under special recruitment drive for the post of Assistant Professor in the Departments of Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Design, Earth Sciences, Economic Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Industrial and Management Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Space Science and Astronomy, Sustainable Energy Engineering, and Kotak School of Sustainability and Wadhwani School of AI & Intelligent Systems (WSAIS). The last date of receiving applications against this advertisement is 31st October, 2026.
Date Posted: 19th September 2026

Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

   

Organization Profile: Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, established in 1959, is one of the premier institutions established by the Government of India. The aim of the Institute is to provide meaningful education, to conduct original research of the highest standard and to provide leadership in technological innovation.

Job Title:

Employment Type: Full Time/ Contract

Department having vacancy:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Design
  • Earth Sciences
  • Economic Sciences
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Industrial and Management Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics
  • Space Science and Astronomy
  • Sustainable Energy Engineering
  • Kotak School of Sustainability and Wadhwani School of AI & Intelligent Systems (WSAIS)

Minimum Qualification: 

  • 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.

Job Location: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Consolidated Salary:

Post Pay Level Basic Pay
Assistant Professor Grade I 12 1,01,500 – 1,67,400
Assistant Professor Grade II (Contract) 11 89,900 – 1,17,200
Assistant Professor Grade II (Contract) 10 89,800 – 98,200


Apply Mode: Online

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

How to Apply:

  • Application forms for all the above positions may be filled online using the Pingala recruitment system.
  • The last date of receiving applications against this advertisement is 31st October, 2026.
  • Apply Online: https://pingala.iitk.ac.in/IITKFR-0/login
Address:
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh-208016, India

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