Iitbhu Prospective Faculty Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iitbhu for the post of Prospective Faculty. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-01-29 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Iitbhu (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iitbhu (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iitbhu (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Iitbhu (Tender: General Gover | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Navigate to the official IIT (BHU) recruitment portal, initiate One-Time Registration using an active email address, and generate unique candidate credentials to access the faculty application dashboard.
Complete comprehensive academic profiles including doctoral degrees, post-doctoral experience, teaching dossiers, executive research statements, publication impact factors, sponsored research projects, and prospective institutional vision plans accurately.
Upload scanned PDF certificates, verified degree transcripts, SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD category certificates, reference letters from three referees, top five research publications, and standard identification proofs adhering to institute file-size constraints.
Submit the mandatory non-refundable application fee through the integrated State Bank of India Collect payment gateway; female candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are completely exempted from payment.
Review the consolidated online application, execute final submission before the deadline, download the system-generated acknowledgement dossier, and retain hard copies for presentation during the physical departmental presentation stage.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Iitbhu Prospective Faculty Recruitment 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: Departmental Screening and Shortlisting | Credit-Point Evaluation / Shortlisting Matrix | Assessment of minimum eligibility criteria: First-class Ph.D. in relevant discipline, high-impact peer-reviewed journals (SCI/Scopus), post-Ph.D. research and industrial experience, h-index evaluation, sponsored project grants, and patent filings. |
| Stage 2: Technical Seminar and Research Presentation | 45 to 60 Minutes Presentation & Interaction | Domain specialization seminar delivered before Departmental Faculty Advisory Committee (DFAC), demonstration of innovative pedagogical capabilities, proposed postgraduate/undergraduate course outlines, five-year research roadmap, and infrastructure setup requirements. |
| Stage 3: Comprehensive Statutory Selection Committee Interview | 30 to 45 Minutes Personal Interview | In-depth defense of technical expertise, interdisciplinary research collaboration strategies, PhD supervision methodology, institutional governance contribution, global benchmark alignment, and alignment with national science and technology missions. |
| Stage 4: Board of Governors (BoG) Approval & Medical Examination | Administrative Clearance / Pre-Employment Fitness | Formal approval of recommendations by the Board of Governors IIT (BHU), thorough physical document verification against originals, character antecedent validation, and pre-employment medical fitness certification by Institute Medical Officer. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
Faculty positions at IIT (BHU) Varanasi are governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix under the Ministry of Education. For an Assistant Professor Grade-I (Pay Level 12, Cell 1), the initial entry Basic Pay is Rs. 1,01,500 per month. At the prevailing Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the monthly DA constitutes Rs. 53,795. Since Varanasi is categorized as a Class Y city, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 20% of basic pay (Rs. 20,300), payable if institute campus accommodation is not allotted. Transport Allowance (TA) is provided at Rs. 3,600 plus applicable DA (totaling Rs. 5,508). The initial gross monthly emolument stands at approximately Rs. 1,81,103. Mandatory statutory deductions include the National Pension System (NPS Tier-I employee contribution at 10% of Basic + DA, equaling Rs. 15,530) alongside standard professional tax and group insurance. Consequently, the estimated initial net in-hand monthly salary ranges between Rs. 1,58,000 and Rs. 1,64,000.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
IIT (BHU) Varanasi strictly enforces Government of India and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) reservation directives for faculty recruitments via flexible cadre structures and rolling advertisements. Vertical reservation mandates 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 27% for Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), and 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Upper age relaxations are granted per DoPT OM rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Horizontal reservation of 4% across identified faculty posts applies to PwBD candidates. Women and reserved-category applicants are exempted from application fees.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Iitbhu Prospective Faculty Recruitm
Shortlisting is governed by stringent departmental criteria including a Ph.D. with first class in preceding degrees, minimum 3 years post-Ph.D. teaching/research experience for Grade-I (or fresh Ph.D. under Grade-II), top-tier Q1/Q2 journal publications, and recommendation by the Departmental Faculty Advisory Committee (DFAC).
No statistical normalization formula is used because faculty hiring does not involve centralized written tests. Assessment relies on qualitative peer review, publication citation benchmarks, external referee reports, and evaluation by the statutory Selection Committee headed by the Director.
There is no financial service bond required; however, appointed faculty must sign a formal employment service agreement adhering to the Statutes of IIT (BHU) and the Institutes of Technology Act, agreeing to standard terms of academic service and notice periods.
The regular probation period is one year from the date of joining for Assistant Professor Grade-I and higher cadres. Confirmation is subject to satisfactory performance appraisals, teaching feedback, and research progress validated by the Board of Governors.
Candidates must prepare a pedagogical teaching demonstration covering foundational undergraduate topics, followed by a specialized research seminar presenting past contributions, sponsored funding acquisition plans, and intended doctoral student supervision areas.
The permanent place of posting is the IIT (BHU) main campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Positions are non-transferable to other Indian Institutes of Technology, as each IIT functions as an autonomous statutory body under its respective Board of Governors.