IIT Kharagpur Faculty Positions Recruitment 2026 - Online Application Open Now

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
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Overview

IIT Kharagpur has released notification for Faculty Positions recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates with diverse qualifications including Ph.D. and postgraduate degrees may apply online through the IIT Kharagpur portal. The online window opens on 01-01-2026 and closes on 31-01-2026. Refer to the official notification for complete eligibility criteria, salary details, and application steps.

Total Vacancies

TBA

Age Limit

TBA

Age Details

Age

  • The notification notes a preference for Assistant Professor position applicants under 35 years. Specific age relaxations may apply as per government norms; refer to the official notification for details.

Eligibility

Eligibility Details

  • Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in the relevant discipline and a very good academic record. Ph.D. should be awarded on or before the last date of application.
  • For Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent after LLB, plus LLM with very good academic record; minimum 5 years of litigation exposure in Civil/Criminal courts of India.
  • For Centre of Excellence in Public Policy, Law and Governance: Ph.D. with first class in MA/MSc/LLM after BA/BSc/LLB with very good academic record.
  • For Department of Education (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics): Post-graduate degree in the relevant discipline with Ph.D. in the same discipline (B.Ed. desirable).
  • For Department of Education (Philosophy of Education, etc.): M.Ed. with Ph.D. in Education.
  • Experience requirements vary by post: Professor (minimum 10 years, with at least 4 years at Associate Professor level), Associate Professor (minimum 6 years, with at least 3 years at Assistant Professor level), Assistant Professor Grade I (at least 3 years), Assistant Professor Grade II (less than 3 years).
  • Candidates should preferably be below 35 years for Assistant Professor; minimum experience may be relaxed for outstanding candidates.

Important Dates

Application Start

01/01/26

Application End

31/01/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 01 January 2026
  • Application Last Date: 31 January 2026
  • Updated: 07-01-2026 (11:38 AM)

Application Fees

Application Fees

  • The official notification does not mention application fees in the provided excerpt. Please refer to the official notification PDF for exact fee details.

How to Apply

Other Instructions

  • Special recruitment drive for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories.
  • Age relaxation as per Government of India norms.
  • Valid category certificates required.
  • On-campus residential accommodation may be available as per rules.
  • Travel support (economy airfare within India) and guest house facility for interviews.
  • Government employees should apply through proper channel.
  • The Institute reserves the right to fill or not fill the posts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "IIT Kharagpur Faculty Positions Recruitment 2026 - Online Application Open Now"?

The "IIT Kharagpur Faculty Positions Recruitment 2026 - Online Application Open Now" is conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur).

When do applications for "IIT Kharagpur Faculty Positions Recruitment 2026 - Online Application Open Now" start?

Applications for "IIT Kharagpur Faculty Positions Recruitment 2026 - Online Application Open Now" begin on 01/01/26.

What is the last date to apply for "IIT Kharagpur Faculty Positions Recruitment 2026 - Online Application Open Now"?

The deadline to apply for "IIT Kharagpur Faculty Positions Recruitment 2026 - Online Application Open Now" is 31/01/26.

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