IIT Palakkad Faculty Recruitment 2026: Assistant and Associate Professor Positions

This opportunity is ideal for highly accomplished academics and researchers holding a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering. Candidates should possess a strong and consistent academic record, coupled with relevant post-Ph.D. industrial, research, or teaching experience. The roles are particularly suited for individuals demonstrating a proven track record in research student guidance, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and successful sponsored projects, especially for the Associate Professor position. Applicants from SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD categories and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, benefiting from age relaxations and a supportive environment at an Institute of National Importance.

Candidates without a Ph.D. in the specified fields, or those lacking a first-class equivalent at their penultimate degree, should not apply. Individuals without any post-Ph.D. experience (even if less than 3 years) in research, industry, or teaching will find this role unsuitable. Applicants solely seeking administrative positions without a strong inclination for teaching and research in the specified engineering disciplines would not be a good fit.

Working at the Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, an Institute of National Importance, offers significant prestige and a platform for substantial professional growth. Faculty members benefit from a stimulating academic environment, opportunities for advanced research, access to modern facilities, and robust support for professional development, including startup grants and allowances for national and international conferences. These positions promise a stable, permanent career path (for Indian nationals) with excellent pay scales, contributing significantly to both national higher education and cutting-edge engineering research.