IIT Guwahati Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

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Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) – Assistant Professor Grade I & II – Faculty Recruitment 2026

Complete guide to eligibility, disciplines, and application process

Quick Highlights

Parameter	Details
Institute	IIT Guwahati
Positions	Assistant Professor Grade I & II
Disciplines	Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Business, AI, Data Science, Energy, Design, Health Sciences
Eligibility	PhD with first class in preceding degree
Experience	Grade II (<3 years)	Grade I (≥3 years post-PhD)
Age	Preferably below 35 years
Application Mode	Online only
Application Deadline	31 August 2026
Official Website	https://www.iitg.ac.in

Opportunity Overview

Field	Details
Host Organisation	IIT Guwahati
Opportunity Category	Job
Location	Guwahati, India
Application Mode	Online
Official Language	English

About IIT Guwahati Faculty Recruitment

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.

Why You Should Apply

Benefit	Description
Prestigious Institute	IIT Guwahati
Academic Career	Faculty position
Multiple Disciplines	Wide range of fields
Research Environment	Leading research institution
Career Growth	Academic progression

Departments & Schools

Department/School	Details
Biosciences and Bioengineering	Life sciences
Chemical Engineering	Chemical engineering
Civil Engineering	Civil engineering
Computer Science and Engineering	CSE, AI, ML
Design	Design disciplines
Electronics and Electrical Engineering	EEE
Mechanical Engineering	Mechanical engineering
Chemistry	Chemical sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences	Arts, humanities, social sciences
Mathematics	Mathematical sciences
Physics	Physical sciences
School of Business	Business administration
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	AI, ML, Data Science
Energy Science and Engineering	Energy research
Health Sciences and Technology	Health sciences

Research Areas

Area	Details
AI & ML	NLP, Generative AI, Computer Vision, Agentic AI
Data Science	Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing
Quantum Technologies	Quantum computing, communications
Sustainability	Renewable energy, environmental systems
Healthcare	Biomedical engineering, computational biology
Advanced Manufacturing	Manufacturing systems
Transportation	Transport systems
Mathematical Sciences	Applied mathematics

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Requirements
PhD	PhD in appropriate discipline
Preceding Degree	First class or equivalent
Academic Record	Very good academic record
Additional Requirements	Vary by department

Assistant Professor Grades

Grade	Experience	Details
Grade II	Less than 3 years post-PhD	Entry-level
Grade I	3+ years post-PhD	Senior-level

Age Limit

Criteria	Details
Preferred Age	Below 35 years
SC/ST Relaxation	5 years
OBC-NCL Relaxation	3 years
PwBD Relaxation	5 years

Application Process

Step	Action
1	Visit IIT Guwahati website
2	Complete online application
3	Upload required documents
4	Submit before deadline

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	31 July 2026
Application Deadline	31 August 2026

Important Links

Description	URL
Apply Online	https://www.iitg.ac.in
Official Notification	https://www.iitg.ac.in/pdf/4c51a3513c8f7a880d7788757bb06f92-08-30-416.pdf
Official Website	https://www.iitg.ac.in

Frequently Asked Questions

Question	Answer
Q1. What positions are available?	Assistant Professor Grade I & II.
Q2. What disciplines are covered?	Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Business, AI, Data Science, Energy, Design, Health Sciences.
Q3. What is the eligibility?	PhD with first class in preceding degree.
Q4. What is the experience requirement?	Grade II (<3 years)	Grade I (≥3 years).
Q5. What is the age limit?	Preferably below 35 years.
Q6. What is the deadline?	31 August 2026.
Q7. How to apply?	Online only.
Q8. Can I apply for multiple departments?	Yes, separate application for each.

CareerFlora Expert Insight

IIT Guwahati's faculty recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for academics and researchers to join one of India's premier technical institutions. With positions across multiple disciplines and two grade levels, this recruitment caters to early-career and experienced academics alike.

Best Opportunity For

Category	Suitable
PhD Holders	Yes
Early-Career Academics	Yes
Experienced Researchers	Yes
Engineering Graduates	Yes
Science Graduates	Yes
Humanities Scholars	Yes

Competition Level

Category	Level
Overall Competition	Very High
Selection Difficulty	Highly Competitive
Application Complexity	High

CareerFlora Recommendation

Area	Details
Career Growth	Excellent
Learning Opportunity	Very High
Application Difficulty	High
Apply Early	Strongly Recommended

Final Call-to-Action

Apply for IIT Guwahati Assistant Professor 2026 before 31 August 2026.

Visit the official IIT Guwahati website.
Complete the online application.
Upload all required documents.
Submit before the deadline.

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