The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has opened Special Recruitment Drive 2026-001 for Assistant Professor positions across a wide range of departments and schools for Indian nationals belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS categories.
Online applications are accepted through the Pingala faculty recruitment system. The last date for this special drive is 31 October 2026.
Vacancy-count note: The official page states that the drive is intended to clear reserved-category backlog vacancies, but the parsed public page does not expose a reliable combined numerical total. This article therefore does not invent one.
IIT Kanpur Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
| Recruitment | Special Recruitment Drive 2026-001 |
| Post | Assistant Professor |
| Categories | SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | 31 October 2026 |
| Selection | Department evaluation → seminar → referee input → DFAC/IFAC → interview |
| Location | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Departments & Schools
The special drive covers Assistant Professor opportunities in areas including:
- Aerospace Engineering;
- Biological Sciences and Bioengineering;
- Chemical Engineering;
- Chemistry;
- Civil Engineering;
- Cognitive Science;
- Computer Science and Engineering;
- Design;
- Earth Sciences;
- Economic Sciences;
- Electrical Engineering;
- Humanities and Social Sciences;
- Industrial and Management Engineering;
- Materials Science and Engineering;
- Mechanical Engineering;
- Mathematics and Statistics;
- Physics;
- Space Science and Astronomy;
- Sustainable Energy Engineering;
- Kotak School of Sustainability;
- Wadhwani School of AI & Intelligent Systems.
Minimum Qualification
Candidates need a Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch and a very good academic record in all preceding degrees.
Appointment Level by Experience
- Fresh Ph.D. candidates: may be appointed on contract for the first three years, with scope for regularisation later.
- Candidates with 3 or more years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience: may be considered for regular appointment.
Pay Levels
| Appointment | Pay Level | Basic Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade I | 12 | ₹1,01,500–₹1,67,400 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II (Contract) | 11 | ₹89,900–₹1,17,200 |
| Assistant Professor Grade II (Contract) | 10 | ₹89,800–₹98,200 |
The institute also lists admissible Central Government allowances and faculty support benefits according to IIT Kanpur rules.
Selection Process
The official faculty recruitment page describes these stages:
- area faculty assess candidate suitability;
- recommended candidates are called for a seminar;
- referee recommendation letters are obtained;
- the Department Faculty Advisory Committee shortlists candidates;
- the Institute Faculty Advisory Committee considers the shortlist and candidates are called for interview.
Mere eligibility does not guarantee an interview.
How to Apply
- Read the IIT Kanpur Special Recruitment Drive 2026-001.
- Review department-specific specialization requirements.
- Open the Pingala Faculty Recruitment System.
- Complete the application for the relevant department.
- Upload category/disability certificates and supporting academic documents.
- Candidates applying to more than one department must repeat the online application process for each department.
- Submit by 31 October 2026.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Special Recruitment Drive 2026-001 | Official recruitment details |
| Pingala Online Application | Faculty application portal |
| IIT Kanpur Official Website | Institute website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply?
31 October 2026.
Who is this special drive for?
Indian nationals belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS categories, subject to the advertised backlog positions and eligibility.
What is the minimum qualification?
A Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree and a strong academic record.