Faculty Recruitment at IIITDM Kurnool
The Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kurnool (IIITDMK), a prestigious Institute of National Importance established by an Act of Parliament under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is actively seeking applications for faculty positions across various ranks. This is an exceptional opportunity for highly motivated individuals committed to excellence in teaching and robust research aptitude to join a leading national institution located in Andhra Pradesh.
The current openings span across departments including Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Sciences. Interested candidates must possess the requisite qualifications and specializations at the PhD level as detailed below. Applications must be submitted strictly online by the specified deadline, with all qualifications and experience evaluated as of that date. The Institute encourages candidates specializing in cutting-edge areas to apply.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kurnool (IIITDMK)
Job Title: Faculty Positions (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor)
Advt. No.: IIITDM/Rect/Faculty/2026/01
Last Date to Apply: January 24, 2026
Details of Position
The total number of vacancies advertised across different categories are detailed below. Please note that the number of posts may increase or decrease.
| Designation | Total Posts | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor (14A) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Associate Professor (13A2) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Assistant Professor (10,11,12) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Preferred Specialization Areas (by Department and Level):
- Computer Science and Engineering: AI, Quantum Computing, Computer Architecture, Compiler Design, IoT, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, HPC, Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, NLP, Reinforcement Learning, Multi-agent Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, etc.
- Electronics and Communication Engineering: Communication Systems, Antennas, Embedded Systems, Drones, Mobile Ad-hoc Networks, Digital VLSI, Multimedia Architectures on FPGA and ASIC, IoT, VLSI Signal Processing, Electromagnetics, Antenna Design, etc.
- Mechanical Engineering: Robotics, Mechatronics, M/NEMS, Computational Engineering, Solid Mechanics, Dynamics & Control, Machine Design, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research.
- Sciences: Physics (Quantum Information Theory, Quantum Computation, Medical Physics), Mathematics (Control Theory, Combinatorial Matrix Theory, Numerical Methods), English (English Language Teaching).
Eligibility Details
Qualifications and experience must be determined as of January 24, 2026.
- Essential Qualification: PhD in the relevant discipline for all advertised levels. Candidates with a PhD directly after BTech are eligible if they meet the specified UG criteria (7.5 CGPA or 70% marks).
- Experience Requirements (as per 7th CPC Pay Levels):
- Assistant Professor (Grade II) - Level 10 (AGP: Rs. 6,000): No post-PhD experience explicitly required, but requires good quality publications (at least 2 papers in Q1 Journals).
- Assistant Professor (Grade II) - Level 11 (AGP: Rs. 7,000): 1 year of post-PhD professional experience. Good publications (at least 3 papers in Q1 Journals).
- Assistant Professor (Grade I) - Level 12 (AGP: Rs. 8,000): 3 years of post-PhD professional experience. Good publications (at least 4 papers in Q1 Journals, minimum 2 from post-PhD work).
- Associate Professor - Level 13A2 (AGP: Rs. 9,500): 6 years of post-PhD professional experience, including at least 3 years at Assistant Professor level (Pay level-12) or equivalent in repute. Good publications (at least 10 papers in Q1 journals, minimum 4 at Assistant Professor level). Preferably 1 PhD guidance completion.
- Professor - Level 14A (AGP: Rs. 10,500): 10 years of post-PhD professional experience, including at least 4 years at Associate Professor level (Pay level-13A2) or equivalent. Good publications (at least 15 papers in Q1 journals, minimum 5 at Associate Professor level). At least 2 externally sponsored projects completed.
- Age Limit (Preferably below):
- Assistant Professor (Level 10/11/12): 35 years (UR)
- Associate Professor (Level 13A2): 45 years (UR)
- Professor (Level 14A): 55 years (UR)
Age relaxation provided as per Gol norms. 3 years age relaxation for women applicable across all levels.
- Note on Publications: For CSE/ECE, A* conference proceedings are considered equivalent to Q1 journal publications. Relaxation in Q1 publication requirements may apply for candidates with a good number of projects/patents.
Application Details
Deadline: January 24, 2026.
Method: Online application via the faculty recruitment portal on the Institute website (www.iiitk.ac.in). Separate applications are required for multiple posts.
Required Documents/Submissions:
- Latest CV including full publication list (with IF, Q1/Q2 status) and PDFs of three best papers.
- Teaching Plan detailing courses the applicant can teach and long-term development objectives.
- Research Plan highlighting past, current, and future interests, emphasizing research guidance achievements.
- Enclosures/supporting documents as separate PDFs.
- For employed candidates: No Objection Certificate (NOC) or a self-declaration stating it will be provided at the selection stage.
Application Fee: Non-refundable fee of Rs. 500/- payable via SBI Collect. Fee is waived for SC, ST, PwD, and Women candidates.
Important Conditions
- Candidates must have a first class in both UG and PG degrees (unless PhD acquired directly after BTech with 7.5 CGPA/70% marks at UG).
- Higher starting pay may be offered based on recommendations.
- The Institute is an autonomous body under MoE, and pay fixation follows Institute/GoI norms.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview/selection process.
Mode of Selection
Shortlisted applicants will undergo a selection process comprising:
- Teaching Demonstration (chalk and talk on a core course relevant to the applicant's branch/level).
- Research presentation using a PPT.
- Interview.
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