IIT Kanpur Faculty Recruitment 2025
IIT Kanpur Special Recruitment Drive 2025-001: Apply Now for Assistant Professor Positions
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has announced a Special Recruitment Drive 2025-001 for Assistant Professor positions in various departments. Applications are invited from Indian nationals belonging to reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD (VH, OH, HH)). This recruitment drive aims to fill 56 backlog vacancies in reserved categories by 31st December 2024.
IIT Kanpur Faculty Recruitment 2025
IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2025: Available Departments
Candidates can apply for faculty positions in the following departments:
Engineering & Technology Departments
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Science & Mathematics Departments
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics
Management & Humanities
- Cognitive Science
- Economic Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Management Sciences
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Fields
- Sustainable Energy Engineering
- Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering (SPASE)
- Kotak School of Sustainability
Several departments also participate in interdisciplinary post-graduate programs such as Photonics Science and Engineering and Materials Science Program.
IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
- Those who have completed their Ph.D. are eligible to apply for a faculty position at IIT Kanpur.
- A strong academic record in all preceding degrees.
- Fresh Ph.D. candidates will be appointed on a contract basis for the first three years, with the possibility of regularization.
- Candidates with three or more years of post-PhD teaching/research/industrial experience can be directly appointed on a regular basis.
IIT Kanpur Faculty Recruitment: Selection Process
🔹 Step 1: Faculty Recommendation
A specialized faculty group assesses candidates for suitability.
🔹 Step 2: Seminar Presentation
Shortlisted candidates are invited for a seminar.
🔹 Step 3: Collection of Recommendation Letters
The institute requests recommendation letters from referees post-seminar.
🔹 Step 4: DFAC Shortlisting
The Department Faculty Advisory Committee (DFAC) shortlists candidates based on applications, faculty input, seminar performance, and referee comments.
🔹 Step 5: IFAC Interview
The Institute Faculty Advisory Committee (IFAC) conducts final interviews for shortlisted candidates.
All applications submitted online are available with the concerned Head of the Department and the Office of Faculty Affairs for evaluation.
IIT Kanpur Faculty Recruitment 2025
IIT Kanpur Assistant Professor Salary & Benefits
The selected candidates will receive competitive salary packages:
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Level 12 | 1,01,500 – 1,67,400 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II (Contract) | Level 11 | 89,900 – 1,17,200 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II (Contract) | Level 10 | 89,800 – 98,200 |
🎯 Additional Benefits & Perks
✅ Allowances: LTC, medical reimbursement, transport allowance, education allowance, NPS contribution, and HRA (if housing is not provided). ✅ Research Grants: Up to ₹25 lakhs, with an option to apply for supplementary grants. ✅ Top-up Salary: Additional ₹25,000 per month for the first three years. ✅ Young Faculty Fellowship: Additional ₹15,000 per month for faculty under 40 years. ✅ Faculty Chair Positions: Additional ₹25,000 per month for three years. ✅ Travel Reimbursement: International travel expenses up to ₹1,50,000 for newly joined faculty and their family members. ✅ On-Campus Housing: Faculty members get housing with free high-speed internet.
How to Apply for IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2025
📌 Step-by-Step Guide to Apply
1️⃣ Visit the official application portal: Apply Now 2️⃣ Fill out the online application form carefully. 3️⃣ Upload necessary documents, including educational certificates. 4️⃣ Submit the application before 31st March 2025.
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Additional Information
- Candidates applying for multiple departments must submit separate applications.
- Government/Semi-Government employees must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
- Travel reimbursement for interview attendees (economy air/train fare) is available.
- All queries should be directed to the Office of Faculty Affairs, IIT Kanpur:
- Email: sonus@iitk.ac.in
- Phone: +91-512-259-6192/6327/6325
- Official Website: IIT Kanpur
Conclusion
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from reserved categories to secure a faculty position at one of India’s premier institutions. Interested and eligible candidates should apply before 31st March 2025.
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