IIT Palakkad Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online

Age Limit

• For the post of Assistant Professor (unreserved category), the candidate should be below 40 years of age.
• Relaxation in age for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and PwD candidates is admissible as per Government of India norms.
• The reservation/category certificate must be valid as on the closing date of the advertisement and uploaded with the application.

Educational Qualification

• Ph.D. in the relevant area of research, with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a consistently good academic record.

Experience (Post-Ph.D.)

• Assistant Professor Grade I (Level 12): Minimum of three years of industrial, research, or teaching experience.
• Assistant Professor Grade II (Level 10 and 11): Less than three years of post-Ph.D. industrial, research, or teaching experience.

Age and Relaxation

• Age is below 40 years for the unreserved category as on the closing date. Relaxation as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 25/11/2025
• Online Application Start Date: 25/11/2025
• Online Application End Date: 26/12/2025 (up to 23:59 hrs)
• Last Date for Submission of Application Through Portal: 26/12/2025

Application Fees

• The notification does not specify any application fees in the available details. Applicants should refer to the official notification for the exact fee structure (if applicable).

Important Instructions

• Permanent faculty positions are open to Indian Nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).
• Positions are regular with a probation period of one year.
• Allowances applicable to Central Government employees located in Palakkad will be paid.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer is required for candidates employed in Government, Semi-Government, PSUs, Universities, and Educational Institutions.
• The Institute reserves the right not to fill the posts, cancel the advertisement, or extend the closing date without giving reasons.
• Canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification.
• Legal disputes, if any, will fall under the jurisdiction of Palakkad.
• Refer to the official notification for any addenda or corrigenda.