Overview
IIT Madras has announced 40 Assistant Professor posts for 2026, requiring a Ph.D. and age limit of 36 years. Salary ranges from ₹70,900 to ₹101,500 basic pay, with total emoluments up to ₹2,29,400. Applications are to be submitted online by 15 October 2026. The notification details vacancy distribution across various branches, selection process includes screening and interview, and no application fee is mentioned.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Qualification
- Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree, specialization in appropriate area/branch with consistently good academic record throughout. Grade-II: less than three years post-Ph.D. experience; Grade-I: at least three years post-Ph.D. experience.
- Vacancies
- 40
- Last date to apply
- 15 October 2026
Important Dates
| advertisement_date | 27 February 2026 |
| application_deadline | 15 October 2026 |
| age_calculation_date | 31 December 2026 |
| last_date_to_apply | 15 October 2026 |
Important Links
- notificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Aerospace Engineering: 40
Selection Process
Application screening, Interview
How to Apply
Download and read the official notification PDF., Apply online on or before 15 October 2026., Fill out the application form with correct personal, educational, and contact details., Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format., Pay the application fee online if applicable., Review all details carefully before submitting the form., Save a printout or copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IIT Madras Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 40 Posts?
advertisement date: 27 February 2026; application deadline: 15 October 2026; age calculation date: 31 December 2026; last date to apply: 15 October 2026
What is the application fee?
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What is the age limit?
Not completed 36 years as on 31 December 2026. Age relaxation applicable for OBC, SC/ST, PwD, and women candidates.
What is the selection process?
Application screening, Interview