The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has released its latest official recruitment notification (Advt. No. IITM/R/1/2026 Dated 27.02.2026) to fill the 40 Assistant Professor (Grade II), Assistant Professor (Grade I) Posts. Candidates may get the details of On-line Application, Detailed Advertisement, General Instructions and apply Online on the official Web-site of this Indian Institute of Technology Madras i.e. https://facapp.iitm.ac.in/. The link for submission of On-line Application Form will remain active from 27.02.2026 to 27.03.2026.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications Ph.D can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary work locations for these posts are Chennai. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
IIT Madras Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
| Notification No: IITM/R/1/2026 Dated 27.02.2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 40 Assistant Professor (Grade II), Assistant Professor (Grade I) Posts |
| Place of Posting: Chennai |
| Starting Date: 27.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 27.03.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://facapp.iitm.ac.in/ |
Current IIT Madras Job Openings:
- Assistant Professor (Grade II)
- Assistant Professor (Grade I)
The requirement is for various departments given below:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Medical Sciences & Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Physics
- Electrical Engineering
- School of Interdisciplinary Studies
IIT Madras Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for IIT Madras:
- Assistant Professor (Grade II) –
- Qualification: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree. Specialization in the relevant field or branch and a continuously strong academic record.
- Experience: Candidates with less than three years of post-Ph.D. industrial/ research/ teaching experience may be considered for this post.
- Assistant Professor (Grade I) –
- Qualification: Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree. Specialization in the relevant field or branch and a continuously strong academic record.
- Experience: Candidates with at-least three years of post-Ph.D. industrial/ research/ teaching experience may be considered for the post.
Age Limit for IIT Madras: (As on 27.03.2026)
- Assistant Professor (Grade II) – 36 years
- Assistant Professor (Grade I) – 36 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- 5 Years for SC / ST
- 3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- By 10 Years for General (UR)
- By 13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- By 15 Years for SC / ST
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for IIT Madras:
- Assistant Professor (Grade II) – Level 10 Rs.70,900/-
- Assistant Professor (Grade I) – Level 12 Rs.1,01,500/-
Method of Selection for IIT Madras:
- Short Listing
- Personal interview
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 27.02.2026 and 27.03.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras website https://facapp.iitm.ac.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening of online application portal: 27.02.2026
- Closing of online application portal: 27.03.2026
IIT Madras Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of IIT Madras: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for IIT Madras: Click Here to Download |
| Departments and Areas: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for IIT Madras: Click Here to Apply |
