Faculty Recruitment: Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for Assistant Professor – IIT Mandi

Faculty Recruitment: Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for Assistant Professor – IIT Mandi

• Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi

• Advertisement Number: IIT Mandi/Faculty/Recruitment/SRD/2026/01

• Target Categories: SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwD

• Designations: Assistant Professor (Grade-I / Grade-II)

• Starting Basic Pay: INR 84,700 – INR 1,01,500 per month (as per 7th CPC)

• Location: Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India

• Opening Date: August 13, 2026

• Closing Date: September 2, 2026

Overview of Role

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi invites online applications under a Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) from eligible Indian nationals belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) for Assistant Professor positions across multiple academic schools and centers.

Participating Schools, Centers & Research Areas

• School of Computing & Electrical Engineering (SCEE): CMOS Analog IC Design, RFIC Design, Design for Testability (DFT), Power Systems, Electric Vehicles (EV).

• School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences (SMSS): Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Scientific Computing, Financial Mathematics.

• School of Biosciences and Bioengineering (SBB): Biomechanics, Biological Modelling & Simulation, Biomedical Systems (Devices/Diagnostics/Imaging), Assistive Technology, Biomedical Robotics, Biomanufacturing, Cancer Biology, Metabolic Diseases, Immunology.

• School of Management (SOM): Artificial Intelligence, Data Science & Analytics, Technology Management & Innovation, Quantitative Methods & Strategy, Communication & Legal Aspects, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Operations, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management.

• School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (SCENE): Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Climate Change & Disaster Management.

• School of Chemical Sciences (SCS): AI/ML in Computational Chemical Sciences, Medicinal Sciences, Materials Sciences.

• Center for Quantum Science and Technologies (CQST): Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing, Quantum Computing.

• Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR): Trustworthy AI & Robotics, Adaptive & Intelligent Control, Multimodal AI & Computer Vision, Soft Robotics, Humanoids, AI Hardware & Edge Intelligence.

• School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (SMME): AI-driven Autonomous Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Materials Science & Engineering, Thermo-fluids, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering.

Qualifications & Pay Structure

• Educational Background: Ph.D. in the appropriate branch/discipline with first class (or equivalent) in the preceding degree and a consistently strong academic record.

• Experience Requirement:

  • Fresh Ph.D. holders are eligible to apply.

  • Relevant post-Ph.D. industrial, research, or teaching experience (excluding experience gained during Ph.D.) will determine the basic pay scale and grade fixation (Grade-I / Grade-II).

Key Terms & Travel Support

• Travel Reimbursement: Candidates shortlisted and called for physical interviews will be reimbursed for to-and-fro travel within India via economy airfare (booked exclusively through authorized travel agents: IRCTC, Balmer Lawrie, or Ashoka Tours & Travels).

• Employed Candidates: Candidates currently employed in Government, Semi-Government, PSUs, or Autonomous/Educational institutions must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the interview.

Application Process

Candidates must submit applications online through the IIT Mandi recruitment portal:

📅 Application Closing Date: September 2, 2026

🔗 Online Portal: Apply via IIT Mandi Faculty Application Portal

📧 Recruitment Queries: facultyrecruit@iitmandi.ac.in

📧 Technical Portal Support: techhelp@iitmandi.ac.in

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