IIT Jodhpur accepts faculty applications on a rolling basis for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor positions across its academic departments and schools, including the School of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (SAIDE). There is no single annual closing date: the Institute states that applications are welcomed throughout the year and are normally screened approximately once every three months.
1 IIT Jodhpur Faculty Recruitment at a Glance
| Institution | Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur |
|---|---|
| Opportunity type | Faculty Recruitment |
| Main ranks | Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor |
| Relevant AI school | School of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (SAIDE) |
| Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Nationality | Indian and foreign nationals may apply; foreign-national appointments are subject to additional conditions |
| Application timing | Applications welcomed throughout the year |
| Screening frequency | Normally approximately once every three months |
| Number of vacancies | No fixed number stated for the general rolling route |
| Application responsibility | Candidate submits directly through IIT Jodhpur’s online recruitment system |
2 What Is Actually Open?
IIT Jodhpur maintains an institute-wide rolling recruitment route for full-time Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor positions. The current Faculty Positions portal lists SAIDE alongside engineering, science, economics, design, management and other academic units.
This is not a conventional 2026 recruitment notice with one opening date and one closing date. Applicants can submit during the year, while the Institute periodically processes applications according to academic need.
Important correction: Young Faculty Associate
The SAIDE faculty webpage still contains older wording referring to Young Faculty Associates. However, IIT Jodhpur’s Board of Governors approved discontinuation of the YFA provision in June 2024, while permitting existing YFAs to complete their current terms.
What about Professor of Practice?
SAIDE’s school-specific page also refers to Professor of Practice. However, IIT Jodhpur’s current general Faculty Positions portal presents Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor as the main full-time recruitment levels. Candidates specifically seeking Professor of Practice should confirm a current advertisement or application route with IIT Jodhpur rather than relying on the older SAIDE advertisement alone.
3 Eligibility by Faculty Rank
| Rank | Current minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| Professor | PhD with first division in the preceding degree or equivalent, good academic record throughout from Class X, and at least 10 years of teaching, research and/or industrial experience. At least 4 years should be at Associate Professor level at the specified institutions or an equivalent level in another Indian or foreign institution. |
| Associate Professor | PhD with first division in the preceding degree or equivalent, good academic record throughout from Class X, and at least 6 years of teaching, research and/or industrial experience, including at least 3 years at Assistant Professor level in a reputed institute or university. |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | PhD with the required academic record and at least 3 years of teaching, research and/or industrial experience counted from the date of PhD thesis defence. Experience while pursuing the PhD is not counted for this requirement. |
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Applicants with no or less than 3 years of post-PhD experience may be considered for a contractual appointment, subject to IIT Jodhpur’s review and progression provisions. |
Fresh PhD applicants
IIT Jodhpur’s recruitment FAQ confirms that fresh PhD holders may apply. Candidates who have submitted their thesis may also apply according to the Institute’s guidance, although the eventual appointment category depends on completion status and eligible experience.
Foreign nationals
IIT Jodhpur accepts applications from foreign nationals. The Institute’s recruitment FAQ states that such candidates are eligible for appointment on contract and that the required Government of India clearance process applies.
4 AI & Data Science Research Areas
Candidates targeting SAIDE should demonstrate a clear connection between their research programme and the School’s current academic themes rather than relying only on a generic AI or Computer Science label.
Core and computational areas
Theoretical AI, AI and Data Science foundations, language and vision, robotics and intelligent machines, and related computational research.
Interdisciplinary AI
AI-driven healthcare, behaviour/cognition/brain, AI and economics, AI and ethics, social engineering, and intelligent infrastructure, cities and environmental applications.
IIT Jodhpur’s broader SAIDE research framework also distinguishes foundational research, application-directed research and locally relevant research. This makes the School relevant both to core AI researchers and researchers using AI in healthcare, science, engineering, economics, infrastructure or societal applications.
5 Pay Levels and Faculty Support
IIT Jodhpur’s current pay page lists basic pay under the 7th Central Pay Commission structure. These are basic-pay figures, not take-home salary. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance where applicable and Transport Allowance are paid according to Institute rules.
| Position / experience | Pay level | Minimum basic pay |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade II: 0–1 year post-PhD | Level 10, Cell 8 | ₹70,900 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II: 1–2 years | Level 11, Cell 3 | ₹73,100 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II: 2–3 years | Level 11, Cell 4 | ₹75,300 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I: 3 years onwards | Level 12, Cell 1 | ₹1,01,500 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A2, Cell 1 | ₹1,39,600 |
| Professor | Level 14A, Cell 1 | ₹1,59,100 |
Research and professional support
Research Initiation Grant
IIT Jodhpur currently states that newly joined faculty may receive up to ₹25 lakh as a Research Initiation Grant, subject to the Institute’s applicable approval process and guidelines.
Professional development
A Cumulative Professional Development Allowance of ₹3 lakh is available for each three-year block under Institute rules.
Accommodation
IIT Jodhpur states that new faculty receive transit accommodation immediately on arrival. Longer-term campus accommodation should not be treated as guaranteed; HRA applies where Institute quarters are not allotted, subject to rules.
Relocation support
IIT Jodhpur’s current faculty-career information describes relocation reimbursement of up to ₹1.5 lakh, subject to the applicable conditions and Institute rules.
6 How to Apply
The candidate submits the application directly. IIT Jodhpur does not require a university nomination or a host-faculty nomination for the general rolling faculty route.
- Review the current IIT Jodhpur Faculty Positions portal and identify the correct department, school or centre.
- Confirm that your qualification and eligible experience match the intended faculty rank.
- For SAIDE, map your research programme to the School’s current AI and Data Science themes.
- Open IIT Jodhpur’s official online recruitment portal and complete all current application fields.
- Upload the supporting certificates and documents requested by the live portal.
- Provide accurate referee information and retain a copy of the submitted application.
- If shortlisted and currently employed in a covered government, university, PSU or similar organisation, arrange the required No Objection Certificate for the interview.
7 How Applications Are Assessed
IIT Jodhpur’s recruitment FAQ describes a five-stage faculty selection process:
- Initial screening against the advertised criteria.
- Scrutiny of academic background and research preparation.
- Academic seminar, conducted in person or through an online mode where applicable.
- Reference letters from three referees identified by the applicant.
- Interview, in person or through an online mode where applicable.
IIT Jodhpur states that each recruitment cycle should generally be completed in about three months. This should not be interpreted as a guaranteed decision exactly three months after an individual submits an application, because applications are processed in periodic screening cycles and according to institutional requirements.
8 CareerAidHub’s Practical Interpretation
Am I actually eligible?
A PhD is central to the regular faculty route, but academic rank depends heavily on eligible experience. Fresh and early-career PhD holders should look carefully at Assistant Professor Grade II rather than assuming they already meet Grade I experience requirements.
What should an AI applicant do first?
Before preparing a generic application, identify which current SAIDE research theme best matches your strongest publication and research trajectory. The application should make that relationship easy for a screening committee to understand.
What is the biggest practical risk?
The main risk is treating old school-level wording as current policy. In particular, the historical SAIDE advertisement still refers to Young Faculty Associates even though IIT Jodhpur’s Board of Governors later discontinued that provision.
What mistake should I avoid?
Do not wait for an invented “2027 deadline”. The current recruitment is rolling. Equally, do not interpret rolling recruitment to mean immediate review: IIT Jodhpur says applications are normally screened approximately once every three months.
Candidates who want to compare this route with other current academic opportunities can browse CareerAidHub’s faculty positions hub.
9 Applicant Checklist
10 Frequently Asked Questions
Is IIT Jodhpur faculty recruitment currently open?
IIT Jodhpur’s current Faculty Positions and general-instructions pages describe faculty recruitment as rolling, with applications welcomed throughout the year.
What is the IIT Jodhpur faculty recruitment deadline?
There is no single fixed closing date for the general rolling faculty recruitment route. Applications are normally screened approximately once every three months.
Can a fresh PhD holder apply?
Yes. IIT Jodhpur explicitly permits fresh PhD applicants. Candidates with less than three years of eligible post-PhD experience may be considered for Assistant Professor Grade II on a contractual basis.
Can foreign nationals apply?
Yes. IIT Jodhpur accepts applications from foreign nationals. The Institute states that the appointment is on contract and is subject to the required Government of India clearance.
Is Young Faculty Associate still an open position?
It should not be treated as an active recruitment route. Although an older SAIDE webpage still refers to Young Faculty Associates, IIT Jodhpur’s Board of Governors approved discontinuation of the YFA provision in June 2024, allowing only existing YFAs to continue their existing terms.
Is Professor of Practice currently included?
The SAIDE school page still refers to Professor of Practice, but the current institute-wide Faculty Positions portal is structured around Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. Applicants seeking a Professor of Practice appointment should verify that a current application route exists before submitting.
How long does IIT Jodhpur faculty selection take?
IIT Jodhpur says each recruitment cycle should generally take about three months. Actual timing for an individual applicant may differ because applications are processed periodically.
11 Related CareerAidHub Resources
12 Official Sources and Verification
- Official faculty portal: IIT Jodhpur Faculty Positions
- Applicant qualifications: Official Qualification Requirements
- General instructions: Official Applicant Instructions
- Current pay structure: IIT Jodhpur Scale of Pay
- Recruitment FAQ and selection process: IIT Jodhpur Recruitment FAQ
- SAIDE faculty page: School of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Faculty Positions
- SAIDE research themes: Current SAIDE Research Themes
- Online application portal: IIT Jodhpur ERP Jobs
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IIT Jodhpur may revise recruitment priorities, application fields, eligibility interpretation or appointment conditions. Applicants should recheck the official faculty portal and live application system before submitting.
