The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has announced a major recruitment drive for faculty positions across its departments and schools. Under Advertisement No. IITG/2026/FA-ADVT/01, dated 31 July 2026, the institute is inviting applications for Assistant Professor Grade I and Grade II positions in a wide range of academic and research disciplines.
The recruitment drive covers fields spanning engineering, science, technology, design, humanities, business, data science, artificial intelligence, energy and health sciences. The application deadline is 31 August 2026.
IIT Guwahati Faculty Recruitment 2026
The recruitment is intended for qualified academics and researchers seeking faculty careers at one of India’s leading technical institutions. Candidates will be considered for Assistant Professor positions based on their academic qualifications, research background, professional experience and the requirements of the relevant department or school.
The advertised areas include:
- Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Design
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- School of Business
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Energy Science and Engineering
- Health Sciences and Technology
Research Areas Covered
The recruitment announcement covers a particularly broad range of emerging research areas. These include artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational sciences, quantum technologies, sustainability, healthcare technology, environmental engineering and data-driven research.
In Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Guwahati is considering candidates across all areas of the discipline. The Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is seeking expertise in areas such as:
- Natural Language Processing
- Generative AI
- Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
- Agentic AI
- Big Data Analytics
- Cloud Computing
- AI in Robotics
- Trustworthy AI
- Human-AI Interaction
- Information Systems and Security
- Neuromorphic Computing
- AI in FinTech
- Wireless AI and speech technologies
Other departments are seeking expertise in fields including renewable energy, quantum communications, biomedical engineering, computational biology, climate modelling, environmental systems, advanced manufacturing, transportation systems and mathematical sciences.
Minimum Educational Qualifications
The general minimum qualification requires candidates to hold a PhD with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree, in an appropriate discipline, together with a very good academic record.
Specific departments have additional educational requirements. Depending on the position, candidates may need bachelor’s, master’s or integrated master’s qualifications in relevant fields.
For example:
- Computer Science candidates should generally have appropriate qualifications in Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering or a related discipline.
- Civil Engineering candidates must possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or five-year integrated master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering candidates must possess a four-year bachelor’s or five-year integrated master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Chemistry applicants require relevant bachelor’s and master’s qualifications or a five-year integrated master’s degree.
- Physics candidates require bachelor’s and master’s degrees or an integrated master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics or Engineering Physics.
- Health Sciences positions accept relevant qualifications including engineering, biotechnology, biological sciences, pharmacy or MBBS, depending on the advertised area.
Assistant Professor Grade I and Grade II
The institute has outlined two levels of Assistant Professor appointments based on professional experience.
Assistant Professor Grade II: Candidates with less than three years of post-PhD teaching, research or industrial experience may be considered.
Assistant Professor Grade I: Candidates with at least three years of post-PhD teaching, research or industrial experience may be considered.
Pay and allowances will be provided according to applicable Government of India rules.
Age and Reservation Provisions
Candidates are preferably expected to be below 35 years of age on the date of advertisement. Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved-category candidates under Government of India regulations.
The stated relaxations include:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC-NCL candidates: 3 years
- PwBD candidates: 5 years
- Additional relaxation applies to SC/ST and OBC-NCL PwBD candidates according to the stated government provisions.
Candidates claiming reservation benefits must upload valid certificates in the prescribed format.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit their applications online. Hard-copy or offline applications will not be accepted.
Candidates should ensure that all required certificates and supporting documents are uploaded with their applications. Incomplete applications may not be considered for shortlisting.
Applicants working for government, semi-government organisations or educational institutions must provide a No Objection Certificate when required.
Candidates interested in more than one department or school may apply for multiple positions, but they must submit a separate application for each department or school.
Application Deadline and Process
The deadline for submitting applications is 31 August 2026. Candidates are responsible for ensuring that their applications and supporting documentation are complete and accurate before submission.
The institute will shortlist candidates based on qualifications, experience and the specific requirements of the relevant department or school. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee an interview.
IIT Guwahati also reserves the right to withdraw any or all advertised positions and to publish amendments or changes to the recruitment announcement on its official website.
Key Details
- Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Recruitment: Regular Faculty Recruitment Drive
- Positions: Assistant Professor Grade I and Grade II
- Advertisement: IITG/2026/FA-ADVT/01
- Advertisement date: 31 July 2026
- Disciplines: Engineering, sciences, humanities, business, AI, data science, energy, design and health sciences
- Minimum qualification: PhD with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree, subject to departmental requirements
- Preferred age: Below 35 years
- Application mode: Online only
- Deadline: 31 August 2026
The IIT Guwahati faculty recruitment drive represents an opportunity for qualified researchers and academics to pursue teaching and research careers across a diverse range of disciplines. Prospective applicants should carefully review the department-specific requirements and submit complete applications before the closing date.
