INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI
HAUZ KHAS,
NEW DELHI-110016
Advertisement No. IITD/EST-1/03/2023 Dated 14.10.2023
Special Drive for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS
IIT Delhi invites applications from individuals who belong to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS category with
an established record of independent, high-quality research and commitment to teaching and research
for faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor (Grade-I/II).
The various Academic Units (Departments, Centres, and Schools) recruiting Assistant Professors in
their areas are given below. Department wise specialization areas, specific qualifications/experience
are specified in Annexure-I.
S.No. Department/Centre/School
2. Biochemical Engineering &
Biotechnology
Vacancies are based
on the institute as one unit. Women applicants from the reserved categories are encouraged to apply.
Candidates should upload their valid SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS certificates issued by the appropriate
authority in the prescribed format of Government of India, along with the application. Eligibility of
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) for recruitment at IIT Delhi is specified in Annexure-II.
Qualification and Experience:
Basic qualification and experience for the posts are given below. Qualification, experience, and age will
be reckoned as on Dec 15, 2023.
A. QUALIFICATION & AGE
Ph.D., with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree. Specialization in the appropriate
area/branch with consistently good academic record throughout. Candidates should have good
communication skills, a commitment to high quality undergraduate and postgraduate education, and
demonstrated ability to carry out original and creative research. Specific qualifications and specialization
areas sought in each academic unit are available as Annexure-I.
Applicants for this position shall preferably be below 35 years as on Dec 15, 2023. Age relaxation will be
applicable as per the Government of India norms.
B. EXPERIENCE
B.1. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Grade I & Grade II)
B.1.1. Assistant Professor: Candidates with at least three years of industrial/research/teaching
experience may be considered for the post. The experience gained before and while pursuing
Ph.D. is excluded for consideration.
B.1.2. Candidates with PhD but with less than three years of industrial/research/teaching experience
may be considered for the post of Assistant Professor (Grade II).
C. APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE:
C.1. Applications are to be submitted online. The advertisement is available at
(https://home.iitd.ac.in/jobs-iitd/index.php). As a precaution, aftersubmitting the application
through the website, please retain a copy of the application. In case of any queries regarding
the application submission, please contact:
Deputy Registrar (E-I)
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016, INDIA
Telephone: +91-11-26591716/26591709
E-mail: fac_recruit@admin.iitd.ac.in
C.2. The completed application along with the supporting documents should be submitted on or
before December 15, 2023, 5:00 PM (IST)
C.3. Please login to our site (https://ecampus.iitd.ac.in/IITDFR-0/login) and check the status
whether the application has been received or not.
D. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
D.1. The application form/data sheet is a summary sheet mainly for data collection for statutory
and statistical purposes, and all sections as specified in D.2 of this document should be
detailed in the Academic Profile as given below.
Separate online applications must be filled in if a candidate is applying for a faculty position in
more than one academic unit (Department/Centre/School). Candidates having overlapping
interests in more than one academic unit can be considered for joint appointment, if selected.
D.2. Upload a detailed Academic Profile which includes the following information:
D.2.1. Cover Letter.
D.2.2. Applicant profile with personal details and academic qualifications. All Educational
qualification certificates including the date of Ph.D. Defense must be submitted/uploaded
along with the application form.
D.2.3. Work Experience and detailed teaching plan, indicating core courses from the IITD Courses of
Study list (available at the IITD website) that you can teach, and an expanded statement of
your objectives and long-term interests in coursework development.
D.2.4. Awards and recognition: Name of the prize/award, awarded by, awarded for, year of the
award.
D.2.5. Details of journal/conference papers and list of books published.
D.2.6. A detailed research plan highlighting your current and past research interests and
achievements. Also, include your short- and long-term research plans. If applicable, highlight
the accomplishments of research scholars guided, any sponsored research and consulting
projects as PI or co-PI, industrial and administrative experience, patents, and technologies
developed with the year and details about the patent, etc.
D.2.7. Any other activity like Continuing Education Programs/conferences organized (as an organizer
or co- organizer) etc., service roles like institution building and student-centric roles.
D.2.8. List of referees who can be contacted to send letters of reference.
E. AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
E.1. The document containing details of specific areas currently being sought for recruitment in
different academic units is available as Annexure-I.
Further details regarding various Departments, Faculty, Academic Programmes, and Areas of
Research can be reviewed at the individual departmental websites and at www.iitd.ac.in.
F. PAY STRUCTURE
F.1. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Grade-I: 7th CPC Pay Level 12, Minimum Pay: ₹ 101500/-
For direct recruits, minimum starting pay to be fixed in Academic Pay Level-12 at Cell No.1 ₹
1,01,500/. Faculty directly recruited into Grade-I and those moving from Grade-II will serve a
one-year probation. On completion of 3 years as Assistant Professor Grade-I, the incumbent
shall move to Academic Pay Level-13A1 (₹ 1,31,400 - 2,04,700).
F.2. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Grade-II: 7th CPC Pay Level 10, Minimum Pay: ₹ 70900/-
The minimum starting pay to be fixed in Academic Pay Level-10 at Cell No.8 ₹ 70,900/-. After
one year of experience, the incumbent shall move to Academic Pay at Level-11. Subsequent
placement in Assistant Professor Grade-I will be based on meeting experience requirements.
F.3. The posts carry allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA),
Transport Allowance (TA) and telephone charges reimbursement as per Institute rules, which
at present correspond to those admissible to Central Government employees stationed in
Delhi. The benefits of LTC, Children Education Allowance, and contribution towards New
Pension Scheme (NPS) shall be permissible as per GoI rules.
F.4. Depending upon the qualifications and experience, a higher starting salary may be offered in
deserving cases as decided by the Selection Committee.
G. OTHER SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF FACULTY
G.1. For candidates joining the Institute from abroad - Reimbursement of one-way economy class
airfare for travel for new recruits and his/her immediate family for joining the Institute from
his/her current place of work abroad and relocation allowance up to a maximum of
₹2,50,000/- or actual whichever is less, subject to the condition that they serve the Institute
for a minimum period of 3 years.
G.2. For candidates joining the Institute from within India - Reimbursement of one-way economy
class airfare for travel for new recruits and his/her immediate family for joining the Institute
from his/her current place of work in India and relocation allowance up to a maximum of
₹1,25,000/- or actual whichever is less, subject to the condition that they serve the Institute
for a minimum period of 3 years for new recruits.
G.3. Candidates for the post of Assistant Professor are eligible for “Young Faculty Incentive
Fellowship”, initially for a period of 3 years from date of joining or till their movement to Pay
Level 13A1 whichever is earlier.
G.4. A start-up Grant of ₹ 20 lakhs for carrying out research for a period of 3 years. The Institute
also provides an additional grant of ₹ 30 lakhs as matching equipment grant to create new
capability/high-value research facility in emerging areas via special project funding from
external agencies.
G.5. A Professional Development Allowance (PDA) of ₹ 3 lakhs for every block period of 3 years
(Rupees one lakh per year) is made available to every member of the faculty on reimbursable
basis to meet the expenses for participation in national and international conferences,
payment of membership fee of professional bodies and contingent expenses (subject to
revision on account of 7th CPC).
G.6. Faculty are eligible for Chair Professor Positions that entitle them to a grant of ₹ 5 lakhs per
annum for an initial period of 3 years, extendable up to 5 years.
G.7. The Institute endeavours to provide suitable accommodation to all faculty. However, initially
new faculty may have to stay in transit accommodation inside or outside the campus. Newly
joined faculty members can also avail accommodation outside the campus on lease till regular
accommodation is provided in the campus. Institute supports payment of monthly rental of
up to ₹ 50,000/- for the same.
G.8. The Institute encourages interaction of the faculty with industry, other research and
professional institutions for research projects and consultancy.
G.9. Facilities for Research and Development activities exist in all the Departments and Centres.
These are being continuously modernized with contemporary equipment and services. Good
facilities also exist for high performance computing. The Institute has a well-stocked library.
G.10. Professional visits can be undertaken during vacation period for carrying out scientific
research work.
G.11. Flexible Sabbatical Leave facility to collaborate with other researchers and industry.
G.12. Medical Insurance for cashless in-patient treatment in leading hospitals and free outpatient
support in the well-equipped Institute Hospital for the employees and their dependents.
G.13. Extending into an area of 320 acres, the campus is imaginatively laid out with a picturesque
landscape with clean and wide roads. Most of the day-to-day facilities are available on the
Campus including banks, post office, small shopping centre, play school, Crèche for children,
hospital, sports facilities including a swimming pool and vast playgrounds for field games.
Cultural facilities include film clubs, classical music societies, debating and drama, hobbies
club and the Staff Club.
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