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IIT Kharagpur Recruitment: Various Faculty Positions – IITKGP Designation/Position- IIT Kharagpur Recruitment

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India invites application for IIT Kharagpur Recruitment from eligible and interested candidates

About- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, an Institute of Eminence, is the first and largest in the chain of IITs engaged in teaching, research and development require faculty for its various academic units. The Institute invites application from Indian nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) ], possessing excellent academic background, commitment to top quality teaching, and proven credentials for carrying out outstanding research and development for various Departments / Centres / Schools.

Foreign Nationals (other than OCIs and NRIs) are encouraged to apply for faculty position for fixed tenure not exceeding five years on contract basis subject to clearance from Government of India (Gol).

Research/Job Area- Recruitment is open across various faculties. Key areas include but are not limited to:

- Aerospace Engineering: Hypersonics, UAV/Drone technology, Avionics, and Satellite missions.
- Agricultural and Food Engineering: Precision agriculture, AI in farming, Food process automation, and Aquacultural engineering.
- Interdisciplinary Schools: Artificial Intelligence, Energy Science, Nano Science, Water Resources, and Intellectual Property Law.
- Sciences & Bioscience: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, and Biotechnology.

Location- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Eligibility/Qualification– General Requirement A Ph.D. with first class (or equivalent) at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, maintaining a consistently very good academic record. The Ph.D. must be awarded on or before the application date.

Specific Experience Requirements

- Professor: Minimum 10 years of teaching/research/industrial experience, with at least 4 years at the level of Associate Professor in top-tier institutions (IITs, IISc, IIMs, IISERs, etc.).
- Associate Professor: Minimum 6 years of experience, with at least 3 years at the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent.
- Assistant Professor Grade I: At least 3 years of experience (excluding time spent pursuing a Ph.D.).




- Assistant Professor Grade II: For candidates with less than 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience.

Specialized Qualifications

- Law (RGSoIPL): Ph.D. with first class in LLM after LLB. For procedural laws, 5 years of litigation experience in Indian courts is required.
- Education: Post-graduate degree and Ph.D. in concerned disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Economics). For Education-specific roles, an M.Ed. with a Ph.D. in Education is required.

Job/Position Description- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, designated as an Institute of Eminence (IoE), is seeking applications from high-caliber Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for various faculty positions. The Institute is looking for candidates with an excellent academic background, a solid commitment to teaching, and proven credentials in research and development. Foreign nationals may also be considered for fixed-term contracts. Designations and Pay Structure The following table outlines the available positions, their pay levels, and estimated gross monthly emoluments:

Designation Pay Level (7th CPC) Pay Matrix Approx. Gross Emoluments Professor Level 14A 1,59,100 USD – 2,20,200 USD 2,57,066 USD Associate Professor Level 13A2 1,39,600 USD – 2,11,300 USD 2,26,256 USD Assistant Professor Grade I Level 12 1,01,500 USD – 1,67,400 USD 1,66,058 USD Assistant Professor Grade II Level 10/11 70,900 USD / 84,800 USD Varies by Level

Note: Gross emoluments include DA and Transport Allowance at prevailing rates. Assistant Professors (Grade I) move to Level 13A1 after 3 years of service.

- Teaching: Delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Research: Conducting independent research, publishing in reputed journals, and securing extramural funding.
- Service: Contributing to departmental and institute-level administration and development.
- Innovation: Participating in startup initiatives, consultancy, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Incentives And Benefits

- Research Support: Faculty Start-Up Research Grant (FSRG)



and a Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) of 3,00,000 USD every 3 years.
- Relocation: Reimbursement of relocation charges up to 1,50,000 USD.
- Housing: Suitable residential accommodation provided on campus.
- Additional Perks: Medical facilities at B.C. Roy Technology Hospital, Children’s Education Allowance, and Honorariums for prestigious awards (e.g., S.S. Bhatnagar Prize).

How To Apply- Applications are accepted Online Only through the official portal: Apply at IIT Kharagpur ERP

Mandatory Requirements

- Upload PDF versions of all certificates and testimonials.
- Video Submissions: Provide links to three 5-minute videos:
- Explanation of current research.
- Future research plans.
- Teaching demonstration.

Last Date for Apply – Rolling This is a Rolling Advertisement , meaning there is no fixed closing date. Applications are processed in cycles as per the requirements of the academic units. However, the advertisement was formally dated January 01, 2026 .

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