IIT Hyderabad Faculty Recruitment 2026–27 – Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor

IIT Hyderabad Faculty Recruitment 2026–27 – Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) invites online applications for Assistant Professor Grade-II, Associate Professor and Professor positions across 16 academic departments and interdisciplinary areas.

Eligible Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and foreign nationals may apply.

Application Deadline: 12 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

IIT Hyderabad invites applications from exceptionally bright, motivated and qualified candidates for faculty appointments in engineering, sciences, management, design, liberal arts and interdisciplinary research areas.

Established in 2008, IIT Hyderabad is ranked 7th in Engineering and 6th in Innovation in the NIRF 2025 rankings, as stated in the recruitment advertisement.

The institute offers an academic and research environment focused on innovation, technological development and excellence in higher education.

Available Faculty Positions

1. Assistant Professor Grade-II

Applications are invited for Assistant Professor Grade-II positions across the advertised departments.

2. Associate Professor

Qualified candidates may apply for Associate Professor positions in the relevant academic disciplines.

3. Professor

IIT Hyderabad also invites applications for Professor positions across the listed departments.

Specific qualifications and experience requirements for each position should be checked in the complete recruitment advertisement.

Departments Inviting Applications

The following 16 departments and academic areas are included in the recruitment:

1. Artificial Intelligence

2. Biomedical Engineering

3. Biotechnology

4. Chemical Engineering

5. Chemistry

6. Climate Change

7. Civil Engineering

8. Computer Science & Engineering

9. Design

10. Electrical Engineering

11. Entrepreneurship and Management

12. Liberal Arts

13. Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering

14. Mathematics

15. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

16. Physics

Essential Qualifications

IIT Hyderabad invites applications from exceptionally bright and motivated qualified candidates.

Applicants must satisfy the educational qualifications, experience requirements and specialisation criteria prescribed for their respective departments and faculty positions.

Nationality Eligibility:

• Indian nationals

• Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)

• Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs)

• Foreign nationals

Note: Foreign nationals are eligible to apply for faculty positions at all levels. Their appointments will be on a contractual basis for up to five years.

Desirable Qualifications

Department-specific specialisations and desirable qualifications are provided in the complete recruitment advertisement.

Candidates should review the relevant departmental requirements before applying.

Experience Required

Experience requirements may differ according to the faculty rank and department.

The provided advertisement excerpt does not specify the minimum teaching, research or professional experience required for individual positions.

Remuneration

The salary structure, academic pay levels and applicable allowances are not mentioned in the provided excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the official recruitment notification for position-wise remuneration details.

Nature of Appointment

• Positions: Assistant Professor Grade-II, Associate Professor and Professor.

• Foreign Nationals: Contract appointment for up to five years.

• Other Appointment Conditions: As specified in the complete official recruitment advertisement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official IIT Hyderabad online recruitment portal.

Application Process:

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

2. Locate the Faculty Recruitment 2026–27 advertisement.

3. Review the relevant department's specialisation and eligibility requirements.

4. Complete the online application form.

5. Upload the required certificates and supporting documents.

6. Submit the application by 12 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

Important: Only applications submitted through the online portal will be considered for further processing.

Important Dates

Official Recruitment Details

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Advertisement No.: IITH/HR/Faculty Rectt (R)/1/2026-27

Official Website: https://iith.ac.in/

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

Last Date: 12 November 2026, 11:59 PM

Candidates are advised to read the complete recruitment advertisement carefully before submitting their applications.

Job Domain: Engineering & Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Sciences, Management, Design, Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies.

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