IIT Bhubaneswar is accepting faculty applications under its rolling recruitment advertisement for Assistant Professor Grade I/II, Associate Professor and Professor positions. The official rolling advertisement states that there is no last date and applications may be submitted throughout the year, with applications processed periodically.
IIT Bhubaneswar Faculty Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
IIT Bhubaneswar’s current faculty recruitment is based on Advertisement No. IITBBS/FAC/Rolling-Advt/2024 dated 19 June 2024. The advertisement remains a rolling call and the Institute’s current faculty recruitment page continues to provide online application access.
| Institution | Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | IITBBS/FAC/Rolling-Advt/2024 |
| Type | Rolling faculty recruitment |
| Deadline | No last date stated |
| Application availability | Throughout the year |
| Processing | Applications processed periodically |
2025 Special Recruitment Drive: Closed
Advertisement IITBBS/FAC/SRD/2025 was for eligible SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD Indian candidates. Its official landing page gives 5 September 2025 as the last date. Do not use its vacancy figures or reserved-category conditions as the vacancy count or eligibility framework for the separate rolling route.
Schools and Disciplines
The rolling portal lists faculty entries across Basic Sciences; Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences; Electrical Sciences; Humanities, Social Sciences and Management; Infrastructure; Mechanical Sciences; and Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
Match your proposed work to the discipline and the specialisation in the current advertisement. A school-level listing does not mean every subject within that school has an identical requirement.
Faculty Positions Available
- Assistant Professor Grade II
- Assistant Professor Grade I
- Associate Professor
- Professor
The call is institution-wide and candidates should use the official application system to identify the relevant school, discipline and current requirement before submitting.
Minimum Qualification
The rolling advertisement requires a PhD with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, a consistently very good academic record and evidence of ability to pursue independent high-quality research.
Experience Requirements by Rank
Professor
The advertisement requires at least 10 years of post-PhD teaching, research, industrial or professional experience, including at least four years at Associate Professor level in institutions of the stated standard or an equivalent level. Candidates are expected to show research leadership, postgraduate supervision, sponsored research and a strong publication record.
Associate Professor
At least six years of post-PhD teaching, research, industrial or professional experience is required, including at least three years at Assistant Professor Grade I level or an equivalent senior scientific/design-engineering level specified by the Institute.
Assistant Professor Grade I
Candidates with at least three years of post-PhD teaching, research, industrial or professional experience, excluding experience gained while pursuing the PhD, may be considered for Grade I.
Assistant Professor Grade II
Candidates who meet the academic requirements but have less than the experience required for Grade I may be considered for Grade II in accordance with the Institute’s current rules and the detailed advertisement.
Pay and Appointment Terms
The 2024 rolling notice lists monthly minimum basic pay as follows. These are advertised basic-pay figures, not verified current take-home or gross salary.
| Professor | Level 14A · ₹1,59,100 |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Level 13A2 · ₹1,39,600 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Level 12 · ₹1,01,500 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Level 11 · ₹84,800; Level 10 · ₹70,900, according to post-PhD experience |
Confirm applicable allowances, placement and appointment conditions with the institute. Historical gross-pay estimates should not be treated as a current salary quotation.
How to Apply
- Read the current rolling advertisement and confirm the appropriate rank.
- Check the current faculty recruitment landing page for the active application link.
- Prepare academic, research and employment documentation before starting the online form.
- Ensure your research record and future programme clearly fit the school or department you are targeting.
- Submit through the current official portal rather than an older 2019 or 2023 rolling advertisement.
What to prepare
- Academic and PhD records
- Updated curriculum vitae
- Publication and research record
- Teaching and research plans where requested by the portal
- Experience certificates
- Category or reservation documents where applicable
- Referee and other supporting information requested in the current form
CareerAidHub Applicant Guidance
The following is editorial guidance, not an additional institutional eligibility requirement.
Build an evidence-based research case
Identify your independent contributions, relevant publications, methods, funded work and future research questions. Explain how the proposed programme fits the target school.
Make teaching fit specific
Identify courses and laboratories you can support. Keep degree dates, experience periods and publication details consistent across the form and CV.
Career Accelerator Program
CareerAidHub provides mentorship, academic CV and application-document support, and opportunity targeting. Email coaxialedu@gmail.com for details. Selection remains the institute’s decision.
Explore Career Accelerator SupportBefore You Apply
- Distinguish the closed special drive from the rolling route.
- Confirm the current processing cycle with IIT Bhubaneswar.
- Choose the rank and discipline matching your documented record.
- Prepare degree, experience and other requested evidence.
- Review the current portal FAQ before submission.
- Retain your application number and acknowledgement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IIT Bhubaneswar faculty recruitment open in 2026?
The rolling portal remains accessible. No new 2026 processing cut-off was identified; confirm the next assessment cycle before relying on a timetable.
What is the last date?
The current rolling advertisement states that there is no last date. Applications are accepted throughout the year and processed periodically.
Which faculty ranks are covered?
The advertisement covers Assistant Professor Grade I/II, Associate Professor and Professor.
Should applicants use the 2023 mission-mode advertisement?
No. The 2024 rolling advertisement states that applications submitted under earlier advertisements, including the 2023 mission-mode notice, would no longer be considered and applicants should use the new portal.
Is the special recruitment drive still open?
No. The official 2025 drive page states 5 September 2025 as its last date.
Does 31 July 2025 remain a current deadline?
It is an old processing cut-off still displayed on the rolling page. A new 2026 cut-off was not identified.
Is the advertised salary a take-home amount?
No. The figures in this guide are basic-pay amounts from the rolling notice; confirm current pay placement and allowances.
Does minimum eligibility guarantee an interview?
No. Prepare evidence of research, teaching and disciplinary fit, and follow the institute’s selection communication.
Official Sources and Application Links
| Current advertisement | IITBBS/FAC/Rolling-Advt/2024 |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 19 June 2024 |
| Deadline | No fixed last date |
| Last verified | 14 October 2026 |
Portal queries: erp.admin@iitbbs.ac.in. Last reviewed: 14 October 2026. The rolling advertisement has no fixed overall last date, while the landing page’s displayed processing cut-off is outdated.
