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The Post of Assistant Professor

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Assistant Professor administered by IITB Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITB Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Community Health Centre Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Community Health Centres and Primary Health Centres C H Cs P H Cs Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Community Interaction Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Consolidated Response to Queries Received from Prospective Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for The Post of Assistant Professor?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITB Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain hss.iitb.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IIT Bombay faculty recruitment portal to initiate the One Time Registration process. Provide a valid email and mobile number to generate unique login credentials for the application.

Complete the detailed digital profile by entering academic qualifications, teaching experience, and research citations. Ensure that all data points align strictly with the original certificates to prevent disqualification during screening.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of the PhD degree, experience letters, and a list of top-tier publications. Files must be in PDF format and adhere to the specified file size constraints for successful submission.

Navigate to the integrated payment gateway to remit the application fee. Note that women candidates and those from SC, ST, and PwBD categories are typically exempted from this fee per regulations.

Download the system-generated application summary and monitor the portal for shortlisting updates. Shortlisted candidates will receive an electronic call letter for the seminar and interview stages via their registered email address.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of Assistant Professor is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Preliminary Research Screening	Qualifying Only	Evaluation of H-index, citation count, quality of journals, patent filings, and doctoral thesis relevance to the specific department's current research requirements.
Stage 2: Departmental Seminar and Pedagogy	100 Marks / 60 Mins	Presentation of core research area, teaching methodology, ability to handle undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and future research roadmap at IIT Bombay.
Stage 3: Statutory Selection Committee Interview	200 Marks / 45 Mins	In-depth technical discussion on domain specialization, interdisciplinary research potential, administrative capabilities, and alignment with the institute's long-term academic vision.
Stage 4: Final Merit and Board Approval	Final Selection	Verification of original documents, medical fitness examination, and final approval by the IIT Bombay Board of Governors based on cumulative performance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Professor position at IIT Bombay is typically recruited at Academic Pay Level 12 for Grade I or Level 10/11 for Grade II as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. For Grade I, the entry basic pay is 1,01,500 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, the DA component amounts to 53,795 INR. As Mumbai is a Class X city, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 30% of the basic pay, totaling 30,450 INR. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is provided at 7,200 INR plus DA on TA. The gross monthly salary approximates 1,96,000 INR. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA) and Professional Tax, the in-hand net salary is estimated at 1,65,000 INR. The upcoming 8th CPC is expected to further enhance these figures through a revised fitment factor, significantly increasing the base salary and retirement benefits.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Act. Age relaxations are provided as 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates. A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in compliance with official mandates, women candidates are encouraged to apply and are generally granted fee concessions. Reservation rosters are maintained at the departmental level to ensure equitable representation across all academic cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Assistant Professor

What is the minimum research experience required for Assistant Professor Grade I?

A minimum of three years of post-PhD teaching or research experience is required for Grade I, excluding the experience gained while pursuing a PhD.

Is there a service bond for newly recruited faculty members?

There is no mandatory service bond, but faculty members are expected to serve a probation period of one year before being considered for confirmation.

How is the normalization of research impact handled across different disciplines?

Normalization is conducted by the Departmental Search Committee using field-weighted citation impacts and peer-reviewed journal rankings specific to the academic domain.

What are the primary posting locations for this role?

The primary posting is at the IIT Bombay Main Campus in Powai, Mumbai, though faculty may participate in international exchange programs.

Is the syllabus for the seminar stage fixed?

No, the syllabus is not fixed; it is based on the candidate's own research specialization and the core subjects of the department they are applying to.

What is the policy on cumulative professional development allowance?

Faculty receive a CPDA of 3 lakh INR for every block of three years to cover conference travel, membership fees, and book purchases.