IIT Guwahati Special Recruitment Drive 2026 for Assistant Professor Posts
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has launched a Special Recruitment Drive 2026 to fill faculty positions of Assistant Professor (Grade I & II) in various departments and schools. This recruitment is exclusively for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD categories, ensuring equitable representation in one of India’s premier technical institutions. Positions are open across engineering, sciences, humanities, management, and interdisciplinary schools including Data Science, Health Sciences, and Energy Science. Eligible candidates with a strong academic background and research experience are encouraged to apply online before 31st January 2026.
| Name of Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) |
| Education | Ph.D. with First Class in relevant discipline |
| Total Vacancies | Multiple |
| Salary | As per 7th CPC for Grade I/II |
| Age Limit | Preferably below 35 years as on 20.12.2025 (relaxable) |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting + Interview |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Location | IIT Guwahati, Kamrup (Assam) |
| Last Date To Apply | 31 January 2026 |
Vacancy List
| Post Name | Department / School | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Biosciences and Bioengineering | All areas |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Chemical Engineering | All areas |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Civil Engineering | All areas |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Computer Science and Engineering | All areas |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Design | All areas |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Electronics and Electrical Engineering | All areas |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Mechanical Engineering | Fluid, Thermal, Manufacturing, Machine Design |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry (Main group, Organometallic) |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Humanities and Social Sciences | Economics, History, Psychology, Sociology, etc. |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Mathematics | AI, ML, Data Science, Statistics |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Physics | Quantum Optics, Photonics, Astrophysics, etc. |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | School of Business | Marketing, MIS, Operations Management |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Mehta Family School of DS & AI | Data Science, Artificial Intelligence |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | School of Energy Science and Engineering | Energy Science |
| Assistant Professor (Grade I/II) | Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of HST | Health Sciences |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.iitg.ac.in.
- Navigate to the recruitment section and open the Special Drive Faculty Notification 2026.
- Review the department-specific qualification requirements.
- Register and fill the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload:
- Ph.D. certificate
- Experience certificates (post-Ph.D.)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD)
- Research publications list
- Submit the application online before 31st January 2026.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and acknowledgement for future reference.
Application form, details & registration
| Apply | Apply Online |
| Notification | Download Notification |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Download Result | Sarkari Result |
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