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IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17 Assistant Professor Posts
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Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune has released the IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification for 17 posts. The application fee is 2000 + GST 18% (₹ 2360/-) for General / OBC / EWS. Apply only through the official website (iiitp.ac.in).
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| Name of post | IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17 Assistant Professor Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune |
| Advertisement no. | IIITP/T/2026/01 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 17 posts |
| Selection process | Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call. The Institute applies higher norms for screening, in the following order of priority: → Paid journals are not considered. Each department finalises its exact criteria on the recommendation of ACoFAR, with the Director's approval. Screening committees may add further criteria, which can differ between posts and categories in the same department and which bind applicants. → Post : Shortlisting Criteria → Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level 12) : (i) At least three years of post-Ph.D. teaching experience on a regular scale, or research experience, from IITs / IISc / NITs / IIITs / INIs, institutions with an NIRF rank up to 100 in their category (in any of the last 3 years), institutions abroad ranked up to 500 in the QS world ranking, or reputed industries (minimum turnover of Rs.10,000 Crores and at least 5000 employees during the preceding three financial years). Proof must be sent with the application. (ii) Quality publications in SCI/SCIE/SSCI/SCOPUS indexed journals. → Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level 10) : (i) At least one degree from IITs / IISc / NITs / IIITs / INIs, institutions with an NIRF overall rank up to 100 (in any of the last 3 years), or universities or institutions abroad ranked up to 500 in the QS world ranking. (ii) Quality publications in SCI/SCIE/SSCI/SCOPUS indexed journals. |
| Posted on | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 29 Oct 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Detailed notification published on Institute website28 October 2026
- Online application starts29 October 2026
- Online application deadline28 November 2026, 11:59 PM
- Hard copy must reach IIIT Pune9 December 2026, 05:30 PM
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS2000 + GST 18% (₹ 2360/-)
- SC / ST / Female / PwBD1000 + GST 18% (₹ 1180/-)
- Yes. Female candidates pay the same as SC/ST/PwBD candidates1000 + GST 18%, which is ₹ 1180/-.
The fee is non-refundable and is charged per department per post. It is paid online through the link on the recruitment portal. IIIT Pune's regular employees pay no fee.
Category : Application Fee
Total Post
17 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 3 |
| OBC | 1 |
| SC | 1 |
| EWS | 1 |
| UR | 6 |
| OBC | 4 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
IIIT Pune Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune |
| Advertisement No. | IIITP/T/2026/01 to 02 |
| Posts | Assistant Professor, Grade-I (Level-12); Assistant Professor, Grade-II (Level-10 – On Contract) |
| Vacancies | Grade-I: UR-3, OBC-1, SC-1, EWS-1; Grade-II: UR-6, OBC-4, EWS-1 (tentative, including backlog) |
| How to apply | Online on the E-Samarth portal, then send the hard copy by speed/registered post or hand it in |
| Online application starts | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date (online) | 28 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date (hard copy) | 9 December 2026, 05:30 PM |
| Website | www.iiitp.ac.in |
About IIIT Pune
- IIIT Pune describes itself as an "Institute of National Importance". It was set up by an act of Parliament under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The Institute runs B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes from its permanent campus in the foothills of the Western Ghats at Talegaon (Maval), Dist. Pune, Maharashtra - 410507.
IIIT Pune Assistant Professor Vacancy Details 2026
| Advt. No. | Post | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| IIITP/T/2026/1 | Assistant Professor, Grade-I | Pay Level 12, 7th CPC (pre-revised AGP 8000) |
| IIITP/T/2026/2 | Assistant Professor, Grade-II (On Contract) | Pay Level 10, 7th CPC (pre-revised AGP 6000) |
Assistant Professor, Grade-II (Level-10, On Contract)
- Vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are included within these numbers; the official notice gives the break-up.
- The vacancies are tentative. The Institute reserves the right to change the number of posts and to fill all, some or none of them. Selected faculty get pay and allowances as applicable to Central Government employees stationed at IIIT Pune. With the approval of the Board of Governors, a deserving candidate may be offered a higher starting pay.
Departments and Preferred Specialisations (Annexure-I)
| Department | Areas of Specialisation |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Data Analytics, Databases, Computer Networking, Compilers, Graphics, Software Engineering, Image Processing and Computer Vision, Big Data, AI, IoT, Embedded System, Natural Language Processing, Quantum Computing and PQC and Distributed Computing, Data Structures and Algorithm, Advanced Data Structure, Computer Organization and Architecture, Theoretical Computer Science, Operating System etc. |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | Communications (wireless, optical, radar and satellite communication, RF, antenna and microwave, quantum communication); Embedded Systems (wireless sensor network, IoT, cyber physical systems, microprocessor and microcontrollers, real time embedded systems and RTOS); Signal, Image and Video Processing (biomedical signal/image processing and electronics, image/video/speech processing and analysis, multidimensional and satellite signal processing and applications, digital healthcare, computer vision); VLSI and Devices (electronic circuits, photonic integrated circuits, quantum circuits, RF devices and circuits, System on Chip, analog/low power devices, semiconductor devices); Electronic Instrumentation and Control (sensors, digital instrumentation, and signal processing) etc. |
| Applied Science & Humanities | Data Science / Number Theory and Cryptography, Probability and Statistics / Real, Complex, and Functional Analysis / Abstract & Linear Algebra / Differential Equations / Numerical Analysis / Optimization Techniques / Discrete Mathematics / Game Theory / Financial Mathematics / Applied Mathematics, Quantum Computation, Coding Theory, Information Theory etc. |
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IIIT Pune Assistant Professor Eligibility 2026
- Age: The notice sets no upper age limit. It says fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged. The exception is faculty with an exceptionally brilliant research or academic career who have ongoing or approved externally funded research projects. Age is determined as on the last date of the advertisement, and age relaxation follows the applicable Government of India norms.
- Nationality: Indian nationals, including Persons of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs).
Mandatory Qualification and Experience (Annexure-II)
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience and Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Grade II), Level 10, On Contract | Ph.D. | Experience: Nil; cumulative essential credit points: Nil |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I), Level 12 | Ph.D. | 03 years after Ph.D. or 06 years total teaching and research experience in a reputed academic institute / R&D labs / relevant industry; 20 cumulative essential credit points |
- All new entrants must have a Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline and a first class in the preceding degree(s). If the university or institution does not specify what counts as first class, minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA is treated as first class.
- Only continuous relevant experience on a regular scale of more than six months is counted.
- Candidates who obtained their Ph.D. from IIIT Pune are considered only if they have 3 years of outside experience after the Ph.D.
- Eligibility in all respects is judged on the closing date for online applications.
Preferred
- Post-doctoral experience in reputed institutions in India or abroad is an added advantage.
- Industry professionals can also apply if they have substantial professional and R&D experience and a good number of quality publications in leading journals or patents in the relevant field.
- Departments consider the specialisations in Annexure-I when they shortlist.
How Credit Points Are Counted (Annexure-III, main items)
| Activity | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| External sponsored R&D project (completed or ongoing) or patent granted | 8 per project or patent (in a multi-person project, the PI gets 5 and the rest is shared) |
| Consultancy projects | 2 per Rs.5 lakhs of consultancy, up to 10 |
| Ph.D. completed (including thesis submitted) | 8 per Ph.D. student (with more than one supervisor, the 1st supervisor gets 5) |
| Journal paper in SCI or Scopus (paid journals not allowed) | 4 per paper (first author or main supervisor gets 2) |
| Conference paper indexed in SCI, Scopus or Web of Science, or any internationally renowned conference | 1 per paper, up to 10 |
| Text or reference book from reputed international publishers | 6 per book, up to 18 |
| Book or book chapter from reputed national publishers, or chapter in a book from reputed international publishers | 2 per unit, up to 6 |
| Fellow IEEE, FNA, FNAE, FNASc | 10 |
| PG dissertation guided / UG projects | 0.5 per project up to 10 / 0.25 per project up to 4 |
| Establishment of new lab(s) | 4 |
- Annexure-III also awards points for administrative roles (such as HoD, Dean, Warden and committee chairs), workshops and FDPs, conferences organised, extra teaching, service beyond the minimum, outreach and placement results. The caps for these items are counted from the last appointment.
- For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, see the official notification and its annexures.
Document Verification
- Shortlisted candidates are called to the IIIT Pune campus. They must produce all original documents, two sets of self-attested photocopies and a signed PDF copy of the online application form. Only candidates whose documents are verified can sit the written test. A mismatch with the online claims may lead to disqualification.
Stages
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage-I: Written Examination | Multiple-choice questions, held offline at IIIT Pune. Negative marking of 1/4 may apply for wrong answers. The test is qualifying only: cut-off is 35% for SC/ST/PWD and 40% for all other categories. |
| Stage-II: Presentation-cum-Interview | Before the Selection Committee. The presentation covers research accomplishments, future research plans and teaching. Final selection is based entirely on this stage. |
- Selected candidates are informed by email or letter with the approval of the Competent Authority. No TA/DA is paid for attending any stage. All selection stages are held at Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune, Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra – 410507.
Service Conditions
- Grade-II (Level-10): This post is purely contractual. The contract runs for one year from joining and is renewed every year on performance, up to a maximum of 5 years.
- Grade-I (Level-12): One year of probation, then regularisation if probation and the other Institute requirements are met. Probation may be extended.
- Appointees are covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS 2004) as per Government of India rules.
- Additional incentives as per Institute norms: Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA), seed money, reimbursement of Children Education Allowance, medical facilities and Leave Travel Concession.
- Appointments and pay fixation are subject to approval by the Board of Governors.
Documents to Enclose (Annexure-IV order)
- Cover page / index
- Application fee receipt / proof of payment
- Application form, filled in and signed on all pages
- Recent passport-size photograph in the space provided on the form
- Matriculation / Class X certificate showing date of birth
- Class XII or equivalent certificate and mark-sheet
- UG / PG degree certificate / Ph.D., as applicable
- Mark-sheets of all years/semesters
- SC/ST certificate, where applicable
- OBC-NCL / EWS certificate in the Central Government format, valid for the current financial year
- NOC from the present employer, where applicable
- Experience certificate(s)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / Driving Licence / Voter ID, etc.)
- Any other document supporting your claims
Other Conditions
- Candidates in Govt. / Semi Govt. / PSUs / universities / educational institutions must apply through proper channel, or bring an NOC and vigilance clearance certificate to the written test or interview. They may send an advance copy before the last date. Without these documents they will not be interviewed.
- Each post or department needs a separate application and fee. A single form that covers more than one post is rejected.
- Incomplete applications, or those without the fee receipt or supporting documents, are rejected.
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS certificates must be issued by an officer not below the rank of Tahsildar or First-Class Magistrate. OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be valid on the last date of application, or renewed by document verification.
- PwBD candidates need a medical certificate showing 40% or more disability.
- Give two references who know your work and character. Employed candidates should preferably include their most recent employer.
- Give full details of any arrest, prosecution, conviction, debarment or pending case on a separate sheet.
- Canvassing in any form leads to immediate disqualification.
- All updates, corrigenda and shortlists appear only on the Institute website, and all messages go to the email ID given in the form. Legal disputes fall under the courts at Pune only.
More Details
- Assistant Professor, Grade-I (Level-12)
- Selection Process
- Shortlisting
Mode of Selection
- Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call. The Institute applies higher norms for screening, in the following order of priority:
- Paid journals are not considered. Each department finalises its exact criteria on the recommendation of ACoFAR, with the Director's approval. Screening committees may add further criteria, which can differ between posts and categories in the same department and which bind applicants.
- Post : Shortlisting Criteria
- Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level 12) : (i) At least three years of post-Ph.D. teaching experience on a regular scale, or research experience, from IITs / IISc / NITs / IIITs / INIs, institutions with an NIRF rank up to 100 in their category (in any of the last 3 years), institutions abroad ranked up to 500 in the QS world ranking, or reputed industries (minimum turnover of Rs.10,000 Crores and at least 5000 employees during the preceding three financial years). Proof must be sent with the application. (ii) Quality publications in SCI/SCIE/SSCI/SCOPUS indexed journals.
- Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level 10) : (i) At least one degree from IITs / IISc / NITs / IIITs / INIs, institutions with an NIRF overall rank up to 100 (in any of the last 3 years), or universities or institutions abroad ranked up to 500 in the QS world ranking. (ii) Quality publications in SCI/SCIE/SSCI/SCOPUS indexed journals.
How to Apply for IIIT Pune Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
- Go to the E-Samarth recruitment portal ( www.iiitp.ac.in) and register.
- Read the instructions, check your eligibility, fill in the online form and upload scanned copies of the relevant documents, with conclusive evidence for every claim.
- Pay the fee through the portal link.
- Note the unique E-Samarth Form No. generated after submission. It identifies you for the written test and interview, and no enquiry about a lost Form No. is entertained.
- Print the submitted form with all uploaded documents and the fee payment proof.
- Serially number and self-attest every page. Arrange the pages in the order of Annexure-IV (Document Checklist/Index), then fill in and sign Annexure-IV.
- Write on the envelope: "Application for the post of ____, Level ____ in the Department of ____, E-Samarth Form No. ____".
- Send it by speed/registered post, or hand it in, to: The Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune, PO – Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra – 410507. It must arrive by the hard-copy deadline.
- Eligibility is decided only from the hard copy received in time. No documents are accepted after that date, and the Institute is not responsible for postal delay or loss. A submitted online application cannot be changed.
Important Links
| Website (www.iiitp.ac.in) | Click Here iiitp.ac.in |
|---|---|
| Apply online (IIIT Pune E-Samarth recruitment portal) | Click Here iiitp.ac.in |
| Official notification (IIIT Pune teaching advertisement (PDF)) | Download iiitp.ac.in |
| Careers page (IIIT Pune careers page) | Click Here iiitp.ac.in |
| Official website (IIIT Pune official website) | Click Here iiitp.ac.in |
| Detail | Information |
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune |
| Advertisement No. | IIITP/T/2026/01 to 02 |
| Posts | Assistant Professor, Grade-I (Level-12); Assistant Professor, Grade-II (Level-10 – On Contract) |
| Vacancies | Grade-I: UR-3, OBC-1, SC-1, EWS-1; Grade-II: UR-6, OBC-4, EWS-1 (tentative, including backlog) |
| How to apply | Online on the E-Samarth portal, then send the hard copy by speed/registered post or hand it in |
| Online application starts | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date (online) | 28 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date (hard copy) | 9 December 2026, 05:30 PM |
| Link | Open |
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Frequently asked questions
When does the application for IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment 2026 start?
Online application starts: 29 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment 2026?
There are 17 posts in total.
What is the application fee for IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment 2026?
General / OBC / EWS: 2000 + GST 18% (₹ 2360/-); SC / ST / Female / PwBD: 1000 + GST 18% (₹ 1180/-); Yes. Female candidates pay the same as SC/ST/PwBD candidates: 1000 + GST 18%, which is ₹ 1180/-.
What qualification is needed for IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment 2026?
Age: The notice sets no upper age limit. It says fresh appointment beyond the age of 60 years is discouraged. The exception is faculty with an exceptionally brilliant research or academic career who have ongoing or approved externally funded research projects. Age is determined as on the last date of the advertisement, and age relaxation follows the applicable Government of India norms. | National…
What is the selection process for IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment 2026?
Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call. The Institute applies higher norms for screening, in the following order of priority:, Paid journals are not considered. Each department finalises its exact criteria on the recommendation of ACoFAR, with the Director's approval. Screening committees may add further criteria, which can differ between posts and categories in the same department and which bind applicants, Post : Shortlisting Criteria, Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level 12) : (i) At least three years of post-Ph.D. teaching experience on a regular scale, or research experience, from IITs / IISc / NITs / IIITs / INIs, institutions with an NIRF rank up to 100 in their category (in any of the last 3 years), institutions abroad ranked up to 500 in the QS world ranking, or reputed industries (minimum turnover of Rs.10,000 Crores and at least 5000 employees during the preceding three financial years). Proof must be sent with the application. (ii) Quality publications in SCI/SCIE/SSCI/SCOPUS indexed journals, Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level 10) : (i) At least one degree from IITs / IISc / NITs / IIITs / INIs, institutions with an NIRF overall rank up to 100 (in any of the last 3 years), or universities or institutions abroad ranked up to 500 in the QS world ranking. (ii) Quality publications in SCI/SCIE/SSCI/SCOPUS indexed journals.
What is the official website for IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://iiitp.ac.in.