IIT Roorkee invites applications from Indian Nationals (foreign nationals can be appointed on contract for five years) with an outstanding track record for faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor. The reservation policy of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India regarding SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC (27%), EWS (10%) and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) (4%) will be applicable. Interested candidates may apply through the online application submission system on the Institute website http://faculty.iitr.ernet.in/.

There is no last date for applications and completed applications are welcome throughout the year.

A shortlisted candidate will be invited a research presentation and interview. Intimation of research presentation/interview will be sent to the shortlisted candidates through Email

Pay structure:-

Assistant Professor Grade-I: Academic Pay Level-12 (Rs.1,01,500-1,67,400). For direct recruits minimum pay in Academic Pay Level -12 to be fixed at Cell No.1 Rs.1,01,500.00. On completion of 3 years service as Assistant Professor Grade-I, the incumbent shall move to Academic Pay Level 13A1 (Rs.1,31,400-2,04,700). The gross salary at the time of joining will be approximately Rs.1,22,900.00 + Rs.30,000.00 additional fellowship

Assistant Professor Grade-II: Academic Pay Level-10 (Rs.57,700-98,200). The minimum starting pay to be fixed in Academic Pay Level-10 at Cell No.16 Rs. 89,800. On completion of one year service, the incumbent shall move to Academic Pay Level-11 and after completion of three years from the date of joining the institute, the incumbent shall move to Academic Pay Level-12. The gross salary at the time of joining will be approximately Rs.1,09,200.00 + Rs.30,000.00 additional fellowship. All other allowances are admissible as per Institute rules.

Qualifications & Experience:

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 throughout and a minimum of 3 years industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Grade-II: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. Page 1 Candidates not having the 3 years industrial/research/teaching experience will be put on tenure track for the regular post of Assistant Professor Grade-I and will be placed in the regular scale of Assistant Professor Grade-I without appearing again before the Selection Committee, on completion of 3 years of the experience requirement.  

 The following perks are given to the newly appointed faculty:

  • An additional fellowship of Rs. 30,000/- per month for a period of 3 years for the new faculty members joining the institute as Assistant Professors.
  • Faculty Initiation Grant (FIG) of Rs.20.00 Lacs.
  • An additional amount of Rs.2.00 Lacs for the purchase of Laptop/Printer, etc.
  • Professional Development Allowance (PDA) of Rs. 3.0 Lacs in a three-year block, for attending conferences in India as well as abroad, and for membership of professional bodies, etc.
  • Transfer Travelling Allowance as well as joining time in accordance with the Government of India rules. Medical Facilities as per Medical Attendance and Treatment Rules of the Institute.
  • Leave Travel Concession (LTC) as per the Government of India rules.
  • Children Education Allowance as per the Government of India rules.
  • Institute residence in the campus.

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