IIT Delhi Faculty Notification 2026 Out for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor Posts

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has officially released its Faculty Recruitment Notification 2026, inviting applications from highly qualified and research-oriented individuals for faculty positions across various academic units. It is a comprehensive rolling faculty recruitment drive for 2026, covering positions from Assistant Professor Grade II all the way up to Professor level. Applications are being accepted from Indian nationals, PIOs, OCIs, and Foreign Nationals, with foreign nationals being offered an initial five-year contract that can be renewed. Read Below for more detailed information about the notification.

IIT Delhi Faculty Notification 2026 Out

IIT Delhi Faculty Notification has been released in a comprehensive rolling recruitment drive for 2026, covering positions from Assistant Professor Grade II all the way up to Professor level. Two separate rolling advertisements have been issued for Assistant Professor (Grade I & II) and for Associate Professor and Professor posts, both dated 06 April 2026. The recruitment is open across 22 departments, centres, and schools for the Assistant Professor level and 13 academic units for Associate Professor and Professor levels. Online applications started on 17 April 2026 and will remain open until 30 June 2026 at 23:59 PM IST at ecampus.iitd.ac.in.

IIT Delhi Faculty Notification 2026: Overview

The table below provides a concise summary of the most important information to help candidates plan and complete their applications without missing any deadline. This is a rolling advertisement, meaning shortlisting and selection will be conducted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

IIT Delhi Faculty Seats 2026

IIT Delhi has opened faculty vacancies across a wide range of departments, centres, and schools under both rolling advertisements. For the Assistant Professor level, vacancies are available in 22 academic units, while Associate Professor and Professor positions are open in 13 units.

Academic Units Recruiting Assistant Professors, Associate Professor and Professor:

Apply Link for IIT Delhi Faculty Posts 2026

The online application portal for IIT Delhi Faculty Recruitment 2026 is live and accessible at ecampus.iitd.ac.in. Candidates must ensure they submit their completed application along with all supporting documents on or before 30 June 2026 at 23:59 PM IST.

Below are the Links to Apply for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor Posts

How to Apply for IIT Delhi Faculty Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must apply strictly through the online portal at ecampus.iitd.ac.in. Candidates should note that a separate application must be filled for each academic unit they wish to apply to, and those with overlapping interests in more than one unit may be considered for joint appointment if selected. The step-by-step application process is as follows:

• Visit the official IIT Delhi recruitment portal at ecampus.iitd.ac.in/IITDFR-0/login.
• Register and create your login credentials.
• Log in and select the appropriate advertisement, AP-1 for Assistant Professor or PROF-1 for Associate Professor/Professor.
• Fill in the Data Sheet/Application Form with correct personal, academic, and professional information.
• Prepare and upload a detailed Academic Profile PDF including the following:

1. Cover Letter
2. Personal details and educational qualification certificates (including Ph.D. Defence date)
3. Work experience and detailed teaching plan with reference to IITD curriculum
4. Awards and recognition details
5. List of journal/conference papers and books published
6. Detailed research plan covering current, past, and future interests
7. Sponsored research, consulting projects, patents, and technology developed
8. Any other activities, conferences organised, editorial board roles, service roles.
9. List of referees for reference letters
10. Upload all supporting documents including category certificates (if applicable)

• Review all details carefully before final submission
• Submit the application before 30 June 2026 at 23:59 PM IST.
• Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference

IIT Delhi Faculty Eligibility Criteria 2026

The minimum essential qualification for all posts is a Ph.D. with first class or equivalent grade in the preceding degree, along with a strong academic record throughout.

Post-wise Eligibility and Experience:

IIT Delhi Faculty Age Limit and Relaxation 2026

IIT Delhi has set a preferred age limit for the faculty positions, and age will be calculated as on the closing date of the application, i.e., 30 June 2026. Female candidates also receive additional age relaxation as specified in the notification.

Preferred Age Limit:

Category-wise Age Relaxation:

IIT Delhi Faculty Selection Process 2026

The selection process at IIT Delhi is merit-based and highly competitive, designed to identify the best candidates for each academic unit. The decision of the Institute in all matters will be final and binding.

The key stages of the IIT Delhi selection process are:

• Scrutiny of Applications : Review of eligibility, documents, and Academic Profile.
• Shortlisting : Based on academic record, research quality, publications, sponsored projects, and department-specific criteria.
• Interaction/Interview : Personal interview for shortlisted candidates (video conferencing for candidates abroad).
• Final Decision : Based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee.

IIT Delhi Faculty Salary 2026

IIT Delhi Faculty Salary is highly competitive which offers remuneration as per the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, along with a comprehensive set of allowances and professional benefits. In addition to the basic pay, faculty members receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and more.

The post-wise salary structure is as follows: