Position Summary
Position:
Institute:
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROPAR
Country:
India
Research Field:
Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Artificial Intelligence
Posted Date:
Jan 01, 2026
Deadline:
Jan 20, 2026
Post of Assistant Professor Grade-I/II in various academic departments
Position Description:
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar invites applications from qualified and motivated candidates for the post of Assistant Professor Grade-I/II in various academic departments of the institute. Applicants will be considered for either Assistant Professor Grade-I or Grade-II depending on the eligibility and suitability. The applications shall be screened by the concerned department, and the shortlisted candidates shall be asked to appear for a Teaching / Research seminar at IIT Ropar. The recommended candidates shall be subsequently invited for an interview at IIT Ropar.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
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.
- A minimum of three years post Ph.D. teaching / research / professional experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. Candidate should have demonstrated research capabilities in terms of publications in reputed journals and conferences.
Assistant Professor Grade-II
- Candidates satisfying all criteria other than the post PhD experience criteria for Assistant Professor Grade I, may be appointed as Assistant Professor Grade II with appropriate pay based on postdoctoral experience.
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
Application Process:
Documents Required:
The application must be completed with full details of educational qualifications including year of obtaining Ph.D., date of defense and a detailed CV providing a list of publications (with reprints of the best papers), teaching/research / industrial experience, date of birth alongwith the names and contact details of three referees.
How to apply:
- Applications by e-mail or hard copy will not be considered. Copies of certificates should be uploaded in PDF form along with the application.
- Mere fulfillment of the above mentioned qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview.
- Candidates should submit their valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Disability certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format along with the application form in support of their claim. (if applicable)
- The valid OBC Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) certificate should be as per the prescribed format of Government of India issued by appropriate authority. (if applicable)
- The Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill positions in any of the specialization(s) / Department(s).
- The candidate should fill separate applications if he/she is interested in applying to more than one department/ position.
- Recruitment would be based on the need in a given area within the department.
- For a regular faculty position, the candidate must present himself/herself personally at least once; either for research-cum-teaching seminar or for the interview.
About the Host Institution:
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, an Institute of national importance, is one of the eight IITs set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Education (earlier Ministry of Human Resource Development), in 2008. Located about 40 km (NW) from Chandigarh, IIT Ropar is operating from permanent campus in Birla Farm, Ropar. The campus of the institute spread over about 500 acres of land in the vicinity of River Sutlej and bestowed with 5 Star rating under GRIHA LD. IIT Ropar provides an exciting academic environment and is close to premier educational and research institutes such as PGIMER (Chandigarh), IISER (Mohali), IMTECH, CSIO, SCL, NIPER, Panjab University. Within its short span of existence, IIT Ropar has been ranked 32nd amongst the Engineering Institutes of India, in NIRF Ranking 2025 released by MoE. Historically, Ropar city was a part of the Indus valley civilization and it provides a unique experience to the quality of life due to ever supporting nature of people of Punjab.
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