Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu is inviting applications for various faculty positions including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Visiting Professor roles. This recruitment drive also welcomes retired professors on a contractual basis across multiple academic disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals to join a prestigious institution and contribute to its academic excellence.

IIT Jammu Faculty Recruitment 2026

IIT Jammu, a premier institute of national importance, is seeking dynamic and dedicated faculty members to join its team. The institution is known for its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. This recruitment cycle aims to attract talented individuals who can contribute to the institute’s vision of becoming a global leader in education and research.

Available Positions

• Professor
• Associate Professor
• Assistant Professor
• Visiting Professor (including retired professors on contract)

Departments and Specializations

• Biosciences and Bioengineering – Medical Devices,  Biomedical Instrumentation and Bioelectronics/ Biomedical devices,  Bio Computation,  Drug Designing,  Structural Biology,  Neurobiology/Neuroscience,  Bioprocess Engineering  
• Chemical Engineering – Process Control/Safety and Instrumentation,  Biopharmaceutical & Bioprocess Engineering,  AI and Computational methods, Chemical Engineering,   Biochemical Engineering,  Nanomaterials & Advanced Catalysis,  Waste Valorisations & Circular Economy,  Advanced Separation Technologies,  Tissue engineering/ Polymers,  Green Hydrogen and CCUS
• Chemistry – Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Organic: Total Synthesis, Natural Products, Medicinal Chemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Supramolecular, Physical: Electrochemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Biophysical, Surface Chemistry, NMR Spectroscopy, Protein Crystallography, Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Statistical Mechanics, AI/ML, Inorganic: Magneto, Supramolecular, Medicinal, Analytical Chemistry: Modern Instrumental Analysis, High Resolution Spectroscopy, Material Chemistry: Polymer Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Biomaterials, Electrochemistry
• Civil Engineering – Air Pollution and Management,  Construction Management,  Microstructure Modeling of Cementitious Materials,  Maritime Transport, Pavement Maintenance and Management,  Freight, Logistics and Transportation Economics,  Soil Dynamics,  Computational Geo techniques,  Unsaturated Soil Mechanics,  3D Printed Construction,  Modular and Prefabricated Construction,  Urban Hydrology and Water Resources Systems    
• Computer Science and Engineering – Theoretical Computer Science , Systems: Networks, OS, CPS, Quantum, H/W architecture, Embedded systems AI and Robotics  
• Electrical Engineering – Embedded system design, Mixed signal IC design,  Communication networks,  Quantum sensing and communication,  Core AI  
• Materials Engineering – Electronic Materials, Semiconductor materials and devices, functional materials, Quantum materials and devices, thin film materials, Perovskites/solar cell, Materials Informatics with expertise in AI/ML, Computational metallurgy (DFT), Computational Materials
• Mathematics – Probability and Statistics,  Analysis,  Differential Equations and Numerical Analysis,  Number Theory,  Algebra,  Combinatorics,   Geometry and Topology  
• Mechanical Engineering – Design: Robotics, AI/ML Applications in Design, Vehicle Dynamics, Rotor dynamics, Thermal Engineering: Turbomachinery (Computational), HVAC , Meshless Methods, Renewable energy,Manufacturing: Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Precision manufacturing
• Physics – Microelectronics; VLSI Design and Technology,   Quantum Information and Quantum Computation,  Plasma Physics,  Non-equilibrium Statistical Mechanics,  Optics and Photonics; Optoelectronic Devices,  Theoretical Astrophysics
• HSS – Predictive Analytics,  Data Analysis,  AI and Machine Learning,  Cognitive Linguistics,   Computational Linguistics,  Cognitive Science,  Cognitive Neuroscience  
• Interdisciplinary Programs (IDP) – Energy Engineering,  Medical imaging and Healthcare Technologies,  AI and Automation,  Nuclear Medicine technology

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must meet the qualifications and experience requirements as per the norms set by IIT Jammu. Detailed information regarding the eligibility criteria can be found on the official institute website.

Salary and Benefits

Start-up seed grant of up to Rs.30,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty lakhs only) to develop the necessary research capability in the area of individual expertise and to support the significant progress made towards the research goals set for oneself. The Institute also provides an additional grant of Rs. 30,00,000/- (Rupees thirty lakhs only) as matching grant to build new capability, high-value research facilities into emerging areas via special project funding from external agencies. These are to be availed within 3 years of joining. The strategic goal of this fund is to aim for winning bigger projects.

Location

The job location is IIT Jammu, which is situated in the serene and picturesque region of Jammu, offering a conducive environment for academic pursuits.

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their applications in the prescribed format. The application should include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph. Applications must be sent to the specified email address provided in the official notification.

The application will only be received through the online portal https:apply.iitjammu.ac.in No hardcopy or email of the submission shall be required. For any queries regarding Online submission, please write to: faculty.recruitment@iitjammu.ac.in 

Important Dates

The last date for receiving applications is on or before This is a rolling advertisement, and there is no closing date.

Contact Information

Address for Communication

IIT Jammu, Jagti, NH-44, Nagrota, Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) – 181221, India

Official Source / Reference

IIT Jammu invites applications from eligible candidates for the Teaching Faculty positions.

Teaching Faculty positions Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://www.iitjammu.ac.in/pdf/careers/faculty/2026/IITJMUFaculty012026.pdf

In conclusion, IIT Jammu’s faculty recruitment drive offers a remarkable opportunity for academicians to join a leading institution and contribute to its mission of excellence in education and research. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for these prestigious positions.