IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Professor and Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 411002/1/2026-Dean(F)/2 is now closed. The institute advertised 60 combined Professor/Associate Professor vacancies across 17 departments, with the online application deadline ending on 30 September 2026. Researchers who missed this fixed call should note that IIT (ISM) separately continues to list a Rolling Advertisement for All Faculty Positions, under which applications are accepted throughout the year and processed in cycles according to departmental need.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Professor Recruitment 2026: Current Status
| Institute | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 411002/1/2026-Dean(F)/2, dated 30 June 2026 |
| Posts | Associate Professor and Professor |
| Total vacancies | 60 combined posts |
| Departments | 17 |
| Opening date | 30 June 2026 |
| Closing date | 30 September 2026 — expired |
| Current fixed-call status | Closed |
| Current alternative | Rolling Advertisement for All Faculty Positions |
| Last verified | 10 October 2026 |
2026 Vacancy Distribution
The 2026 advertisement published 60 combined vacancies for Professor and Associate Professor. It did not split the total into separate Professor versus Associate Professor counts.
| Category | 2026 Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 24 |
| SC | 9 |
| ST | 5 |
| OBC-NCL | 16 |
| EWS | 6 |
| Total | 60 |
Two posts were reserved for specified benchmark-disability categories. The institute also stated that the number of vacancies could change and that Government of India reservation rules would apply.
Departments Covered by the 2026 Senior-Faculty Call
| Department | Recruitment Basis |
|---|---|
| Applied Geology | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Applied Geophysics | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Chemical Engineering | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Chemistry and Chemical Biology | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Civil Engineering | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Electrical Engineering | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Electronics Engineering | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Fuel, Minerals & Metallurgical Engineering | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Management Studies & Industrial Engineering | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Mathematics & Computing | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Mechanical Engineering | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Mining Engineering | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Petroleum Engineering | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
| Physics | Need-driven by advertised specialization |
Eligibility for Associate Professor and Professor
| Requirement | Official 2026 Criteria |
|---|---|
| Academic qualification | PhD with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in an appropriate branch, with a very good academic record throughout |
| Associate Professor experience | Minimum 6 years of teaching/research/industrial experience, including at least 3 years at Assistant Professor Pay Level 12 or accepted equivalent level |
| Associate Professor research evidence | Independent research demonstrated through PhD guidance, publications, patents, laboratory/course development and/or other recognized professional activity |
| Professor experience | Minimum 10 years of teaching/research/industrial experience, including at least 4 years at Associate Professor level or accepted equivalent level |
| Professor research evidence | Demonstrated research leadership in a specific specialization, including PhD guidance, strong publications, patents, laboratory/course development and/or other relevant professional activity |
| Cut-off date for fixed 2026 call | 30 September 2026 |
The advertisement also allowed applications from Indian nationals, PIOs, OCIs and foreign nationals. Foreign nationals could be offered contractual appointments for up to five years, renewable thereafter, subject to applicable clearances.
Pay Levels and Faculty Support
| Rank | 7th CPC Pay |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Academic Pay Level 13A2; minimum basic pay ₹1,39,600 per month |
| Professor | Academic Pay Level 14A; minimum basic pay ₹1,59,100 per month |
The 2026 advertisement also listed applicable DA, HRA, transport and other allowances under institute rules, plus faculty support provisions.
| Professional Development Allowance | ₹3 lakh in a three-year block |
|---|---|
| Telephone reimbursement | Up to ₹2,000 per month |
| Children Education Allowance | ₹33,750 per year per child for up to two children, as stated in the advertisement |
| Computing facility | Approximately ₹1.25 lakh for new faculty |
| Relocation support | Up to ₹1.25 lakh for eligible Indian nationals, subject to the stated service condition |
| Accommodation | Transit accommodation on campus until permanent accommodation is allotted, subject to institute norms |
Current Alternative: IIT (ISM) Rolling Faculty Advertisement
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s official careers area separately lists a Rolling Advertisement for All Faculty Positions (Advertisement No. 411002/1/2025-Dean(F)). This is materially different from the expired 60-post 2026 call.
| Positions covered | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor |
|---|---|
| Departments | 17 departments across engineering, sciences, humanities and management |
| Deadline | No last date |
| Application timing | Applications accepted throughout the year |
| Processing | Applications processed in different cycles depending on volume and departmental need |
| Associate Professor minimum experience | 6 years total, including 3 years at Assistant Professor Level 12 or accepted equivalent |
| Professor minimum experience | 10 years total, including 4 years at Associate Professor or accepted equivalent level |
| Recruitment principle | Need in a given area/field within the department |
Application Rules to Note
The fixed 2026 call is closed, but several rules are useful when preparing for the rolling route because the institute uses a similar faculty-recruitment framework.
- Applications are submitted online through the institute’s faculty recruitment system.
- Applicants seeking consideration in more than one department should submit separate applications.
- Relevant certificates and supporting documents must be uploaded with the application.
- Government and semi-government employees are required to produce a No Objection Certificate at the interview stage.
- Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not guarantee an interview.
- IIT (ISM) may shortlist using qualifications, experience and academic achievements above the published minimum.
- Recruitment is driven by departmental need and specialization fit.
CareerAidHub Applicant Strategy
1. Use the rolling route, not the expired September form
If you are applying after 30 September 2026, do not treat the old 60-post fixed advertisement as open. Start from IIT (ISM)’s current faculty-careers page and identify the rolling faculty route.
2. Test experience eligibility before preparing documents
For Associate Professor, the important threshold is not only six total years: the candidate must also satisfy the required period at Assistant Professor Level 12 or accepted equivalent. Professor applicants similarly need the specified Associate Professor-level experience.
3. Demonstrate specialization fit with evidence
Use publications, PhD supervision, patents, funded research, laboratory development, courses, industry work and other outputs to show direct alignment with the department’s stated need.
4. Separate seniority from research leadership
A long employment history alone is not sufficient for Professor-level positioning. The institute explicitly expects research leadership in a specific specialization.
5. Re-verify the live cycle before submission
Rolling recruitment is processed in cycles. Check the official careers page, specialization information and application system immediately before applying.
Senior Faculty Application Checklist
- PhD and preceding-degree requirement satisfied.
- Total experience threshold satisfied.
- Required Assistant/Associate Professor-level experience satisfied.
- Departmental specialization fit is direct and evidence-based.
- PhD supervision and independent research are documented clearly.
- Publications, patents and grants are presented accurately.
- Separate applications are prepared where multiple departments are targeted.
- Current rolling-recruitment cycle has been checked before submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s 2026 Professor and Associate Professor recruitment still open?
No. Advertisement No. 411002/1/2026-Dean(F)/2 closed on 30 September 2026.
How many vacancies were advertised?
The 2026 fixed call advertised 60 combined Professor and Associate Professor posts across 17 departments.
Is there still a way to apply for faculty positions at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad?
Yes. The institute’s official careers page continues to list a separate Rolling Advertisement for All Faculty Positions. That advertisement has no last date and applications are accepted throughout the year, with processing conducted in cycles based on departmental need.
What is the minimum experience for Associate Professor?
The published criteria require at least six years of teaching, research or industrial experience, including at least three years at Assistant Professor Pay Level 12 or an accepted equivalent level, together with evidence of independent research.
What is the minimum experience for Professor?
The published criteria require at least ten years of teaching, research or industrial experience, including at least four years at Associate Professor or accepted equivalent level, together with demonstrated research leadership.
What is the minimum basic pay?
Associate Professor is at Academic Pay Level 13A2 with minimum basic pay of ₹1,39,600; Professor is at Level 14A with minimum basic pay of ₹1,59,100.
Can foreign nationals apply?
Yes. The advertisements include foreign nationals, subject to the stated contractual appointment and governmental-clearance provisions.
Does meeting the minimum eligibility guarantee an interview?
No. IIT (ISM) may apply additional screening based on qualifications, experience, academic achievements and specialization fit.
Official Sources
| 2026 fixed call | Advertisement No. 411002/1/2026-Dean(F)/2 |
|---|---|
| 2026 closing date | 30 September 2026 |
| Current alternative | Rolling Advertisement for All Faculty Positions — No. 411002/1/2025-Dean(F) |
| Rolling-ad deadline | No last date; applications accepted throughout the year |
| Official recruitment contact | recruitment@iitism.ac.in |
| Last verified | 10 October 2026 |
Editorial note: CareerAidHub is not the recruiting institution. The expired 2026 fixed call and the rolling faculty route are separate advertisements. Applicants should use the current IIT (ISM) careers pages and applicable live advertisement as the final authority for eligibility, specialization, application status and appointment conditions.
