Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu has released the official notification inviting applications from eligible Indian Nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and Foreign Nationals for various faculty positions. The recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple teaching and research positions across different academic disciplines.
The available positions include Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade I, Assistant Professor Grade II, Visiting Professor and Retired Professors on contract or deputation basis. Candidates having Ph.D. qualifications with relevant teaching, research or industry experience can apply online through the official portal. Applicants are advised to check all eligibility details, experience requirements and selection procedures before submitting their applications.
Overview of IIT Jammu Faculty Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility, pay scale and application details.
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu |
| Advertisement No. | IITJMU/Faculty/01/2026 |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Visiting Professor |
| No. of Posts | Not Mentioned |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Faculty Positions (Regular and Contract) |
| Job Location | Jagti, Nagrota, Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Presentation and Interview |
Important Dates
This is a rolling advertisement and there is no fixed closing date. Applications will be processed in cycles during the year.
| Notification Release | 2026 |
| Application Start Date | Ongoing |
| Last Date to Apply | No Last Date (Rolling Advertisement) |
| Application Processing Cycles | January to June and July to December |
Vacancy Details of IIT Jammu Faculty Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Professor | Not Mentioned |
| Associate Professor | Not Mentioned |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Not Mentioned |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Not Mentioned |
| Visiting Professor (Contract or Deputation) | Not Mentioned |
| Retired Professors (Contract) | Not Mentioned |
Eligibility Criteria of IIT Jammu Faculty Vacancies
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience Requirement |
| Professor | Ph.D. in relevant area with first class in preceding degrees | Minimum 10 years teaching, research or industry experience including 4 years as Associate Professor or equivalent |
| Associate Professor | Ph.D. in relevant area with first class in preceding degrees | Minimum 6 years teaching, industry or research experience including 3 years as Assistant Professor |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Ph.D. in relevant area with strong academic record | Minimum 3 years teaching, research or industry experience (excluding Ph.D. period) |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Ph.D. in relevant area | Candidates fulfilling qualification criteria but lacking required post-Ph.D experience |
| Visiting Professor / Retired Professor | Ph.D. with strong teaching and research background | Individuals working or retired from CFTIs with proven teaching and research record |
Pay Scale Details
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Professor | Academic Pay Level 14A (₹159100 – ₹220200) with minimum basic pay ₹159100 per month |
| Associate Professor | Academic Pay Level 13A2 (₹139600 – ₹211300) with minimum basic pay ₹139600 per month |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Academic Pay Level 12 (₹101500 – ₹167400) with minimum basic pay ₹101500 per month |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Academic Pay Level 10 (₹57700 – ₹98200) with minimum basic pay ₹70900 per month |
| Visiting Professor / Retired Professor | Remuneration as per Institute regulations |
Academic Disciplines Available
Applications are invited in various disciplines including:
Biosciences and Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)
Interdisciplinary Programs
Application Process
Applications will be accepted only through the online portal. No hard copy or email submission is required.
Applicants working in government or educational institutions must apply through proper channel or provide No Objection Certificate.
IIT Jammu Faculty Official Notification & Apply Details
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Application Portal: apply.iitjammu.ac.in
Official Website: www.iitjammu.ac.in