IIIT Pune Teaching Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 17 Assistant Professor Posts

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune has released a recruitment notification for Assistant Professor positions at Grade-I (Level-12, regular) and Grade-II (Level-10, contractual) levels across multiple departments. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can submit their online applications through the official E-Samarth portal.

Key Recruitment Details

• Issuing Authority: Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune (IIIT Pune)
• Notification Name: Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
• Total Vacancies: 17 posts (tentative, exact break-up available in the official notice)
• Departments Involved: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Applied Science & Humanities
• Application Mode: Online via E-Samarth portal followed by hard copy submission

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 29 October 2026
• Online Application Closing Date: 28 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Hard Copy Submission Deadline: 9 December 2026 (05:30 PM)

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: All applicants must hold a Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline along with a first class in preceding degrees (minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA if unassigned by the university).
• Age Limit: No upper age limit is officially specified, though fresh appointments beyond 60 years are generally discouraged barring exceptional research backgrounds.
• Experience Requirements: Grade-II requires no prior experience, while Grade-I requires relevant post-Ph.D. or teaching/research experience along with required credit points.

Application Fee

• Fees are paid online per department/post. Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates have concessional fee structures as detailed in the official portal, while IIIT Pune regular employees are exempt.

Selection Process

The selection stages include screening based on specific departmental criteria, a qualifying written test (cut-off set at 35% for SC/ST/PWD and 40% for other categories), followed by a presentation-cum-interview conducted at the IIIT Pune campus in Talegaon, Pune.

How to Apply

1. Register and complete the application form on the official IIIT Pune E-Samarth portal (www.iiitp.ac.in).
2. Pay the requisite application fee online and print the submitted form.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents arranged in the order of Annexure-IV.
4. Send the signed hard copy via speed or registered post to: The Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune, PO – Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra – 410507, ensuring it arrives before the stipulated deadline.