Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar
Advertisement No. IITBBS/FAC/SRD/2025 04th August, 2025
Advertisement for Faculty Recruitment
Special Recruitment Drive
for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD category candidates
IIT Bhubaneswar invites applications from qualified Indian nationals who belong to SC/ST/OBCNCL/EWS/PwBD category with an exceptional academic record, high-quality research and commitment
to teaching and research for faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor (Grade-I/II), Associate
Professor, Professor.
For further details, and online submission of application against this advertisement, please visit
https://www.iitbbs.ac.in/index.php/srd-2025
The number of vacancies in each category for this round of Special Recruitment Drive is approximately
(SC-10, ST-6, OBC-NCL-17, EWS-09). Vacancies are based on the Institute as one unit. The number
of vacancies are subject to revision. Women applicants from the reserved categories are encouraged to
apply.
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates will be applicable as per the Government of India
norms. The age limit for EWS candidates for Assistant Professor Position is preferably below 35 years.
Candidates should upload their valid SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD certificates issued by the
appropriate authority in the prescribed format of Government of India, along with the application.
A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in appropriate branch, with a consistently
very good academic record and evidence of ability to pursue independent high quality research.
University toppers at Bachelors and Masters Level are encouraged to apply.
B. EXPERIENCE
B.1 Professor:
A minimum of 10 years post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial/professional experience of which at
least 4 years should be at the level of Associate Professor in IITs, IISc Bangalore, IIMs, IISERs or at
an equivalent level in any such Indian or foreign institutions of comparable standards.
The candidate should have demonstrated leadership in research in a specific area of specialization
in terms of guidance of Masters and Ph.D. students, strong record of sponsored research,
publications in reputed journals and referred conferences, patents, laboratory/course development
and/or other recognized relevant professional activities.
B.2 Associate Professor:
At least 6 years post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial/professional experience of which at least 3
years should be at the level of Assistant Professor Grade-I in IITs, IISc Bangalore, IIMs and IISERs
or at an equivalent level in any such Indian or foreign institutions of comparable standards OR Senior
Scientific Officer/Senior Design Engineer in a research organization or industrial enterprise.
The candidate should have demonstrated capability and adequate experience of independent
research in terms of guidance of Masters and Ph.D. students, sponsored research, publications in
reputed journals and referred conferences, patents, laboratory/course development and/or other
recognized relevant professional activities.
B.3 Assistant Professor Grade-I:
Eligible candidates with at least 3 years post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial/professional
experience preferably in IITs, IISc Bangalore, IIMs and IISERs or at an equivalent level in any such
Indian or foreign institutions of comparable standards (excluding the experience gained while
pursuing Ph.D.), may be considered for the position of Assistant Professor Grade-I. Candidates should be highly motivated towards teaching and research and should have demonstrated research
capabilities in terms of publications in reputed journals and referred conferences.
B.4 Assistant Professor Grade-II:
Eligible candidates with less than 3 years of relevant post-Ph.D. experience (as described for
Assistant Professor Grade-I), may be considered for the position of Assistant Professor Grade-II*with
appropriate starting pay. Once selected in this position, the candidate will be considered for the post
of Assistant Professor Grade-I upon gaining the required experience.
*Appointment to these positions may be made on tenure track basis as per the decision of the
53rd IIT Council in its meeting held on 27th September, 2019 for implementation in all IITs.
C. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
The required areas of specialization include the following:
School of Basic
Sciences
Chemistry &
Bioscience
For Biosciences: Biochemistry (M.Sc. should be in
Biochemistry)/Biophysical Chemistry (M.Sc. should be in Chemistry)
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