Archive · 15 Sep 2026
IIT Madras Opens Applications for 40 Assistant Professors
IIT Madras is looking for people to become Assistant Professors.
There are 40 positions available.
Interested candidates must apply on the institute’s official website.
Applications are due by October 15, 2026.
Applicants generally must be younger than 36 on December 31, 2026.
Some age relaxations are available for OBC, SC/ST, PwD, and women candidates.
Applicants must have a relevant Ph.D.
and meet the specialization requirements.
The institute will first review applications and then interview shortlisted candidates.
IIT Madras is recruiting candidates for 40 Assistant Professor positions.
Applications must be submitted through iitm.ac.in by October 15, 2026.
Applicants must be under 36 years old on December 31, 2026, with listed age relaxations for certain groups.
Candidates need a Ph.D. in a relevant field aligned with the advertised specializations.
Selection involves application screening based on academic record and experience, followed by a personal interview.
- Who
- IIT Madras and applicants seeking Assistant Professor positions.
- What
- Recruitment for 40 Assistant Professor positions.
- When
- Applications close on October 15, 2026; the age limit is assessed on December 31, 2026.
- Where
- Applications must be submitted through the official IIT Madras website, iitm.ac.in.
- Why
- The positions are intended for candidates who can contribute to interdisciplinary research, mentor students, and work on secure, resilient technologies.
- Recruiting institute
- IIT Madras
- Number of positions
- 40 Assistant Professor positions
- Application deadline
- October 15, 2026
- Age requirement
- Candidates must not have completed 36 years as of December 31, 2026
- Required qualification
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field aligned with the advertised areas of specialization
- Selection process
- Application screening based on academic record and experience, followed by a personal interview
- Application fee
- The notification does not mention an application fee