Iitm Professor Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Iitm for the post of Professor. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
MBBS / Medical Degree, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| S May Be In Sections Such As Academics | 1 | s are as per Governm | 2026-09-30 |
| Er Important Date Coap Round | 1 | Rs. 300 | 2025-04-01 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-08-03 |
| Non Teaching Positions | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Access the official IITM recruitment portal (facrec.iitm.ac.in), register using a valid email and mobile number to generate unique login credentials for the faculty application.
Complete the detailed profile section, including academic qualifications, teaching experience, research publications, patents, sponsored projects, and doctoral student guidance details as per the online format.
Upload scanned copies of essential documents including PhD degree, experience certificates, top 5 publications, research statement, teaching plan, and category certificates in the prescribed PDF format.
Review the consolidated application preview, pay the non-refundable application fee (exempted for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates) via the integrated secure payment gateway.
Submit the final application online, download the generated PDF copy, and retain it along with the transaction receipt for future reference during the presentation and interview stages.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Iitm Professor 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: Initial Screening and Shortlisting | Profile-based evaluation / No fixed duration | Academic record consistency, Quality of top 5 publications, h-index and citation analysis, Sponsored research funding history, Patents and technology transfers |
| Stage 2: Departmental Seminar and Interaction | 1 to 2 Hours Presentation | Presentation of past research contributions, Future research and funding roadmap, Teaching philosophy and pedagogy, Interaction with departmental faculty, Student interaction and feedback |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview by Selection Committee | 45 to 60 Minutes Interview | Domain specialization mastery, Institutional development vision, Leadership and administrative capability, Interdisciplinary research potential, Academic ethics and values |
| Stage 4: Board Approval and Medical Clearance | Final Board Review | Verification of original credentials, Reference letters evaluation, Medical fitness assessment, Formal offer letter acceptance |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
Recruitment to the post of Professor at IIT Madras is mapped to Academic Pay Level 14A of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay for this level is Rs. 1,59,100. In addition to the basic pay, the monthly compensation package includes Dearness Allowance (DA) at the current rate of 53% (Rs. 84,323), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Chennai (Class X city) at 30% (Rs. 47,730), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 3,02,169. After statutory deductions, which include the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 24,342), professional tax, and income tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 2,35,000 to Rs. 2,45,000, depending on tax declarations.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
IIT Madras strictly adheres to the Government of India and Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) OM guidelines for reservation in faculty recruitment. Vertical reservation of 10% is provided for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxation is granted as per rules: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity. Reservation rosters are maintained at the institute level for all academic cadres.
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A minimum of 10 years of teaching, research, or industrial experience, of which at least 4 years should be at the level of Associate Professor in IITs, IISc, IIMs, or equivalent.
Yes, newly appointed faculty members are typically placed on a probation period of one year, which may be extended or waived based on performance evaluation.
Yes, foreign nationals can be appointed on a contract basis for a fixed tenure of up to 5 years, subject to obtaining necessary visa clearances from the Government of India.
Evaluation is based on the quality of publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, patents filed or granted, total research funding secured, and the number of PhD students guided.
The primary posting location is the main campus of IIT Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, though research collaborations may require travel.
There is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve the notice period specified in their appointment letter if they choose to resign.