IISER Bhopal Faculty Recruitment: Recruitment for Assistant and Associate Professor positions..
IISER Bhopal Faculty Recruitment 2026: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal has initiated the faculty recruitment process for the year 2026. The institute has issued a rolling advertisement for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor positions, meaning interested candidates can apply throughout the year.
Recruitment in Various Departments
This recruitment will be conducted in various departments across Natural Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences.
Natural Sciences includes Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Engineering Sciences has positions available in Chemical Engineering, Data Science and Engineering, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science departments.
Recruitment will also be conducted in Economic Sciences and Humanities, and Social Sciences.
IISER Bhopal Faculty Salary Structure:
Candidates selected for the Assistant Professor Grade-II position will receive a starting salary of ₹70,900 under Pay Level-10. Upon completion of one year of post-PhD experience, they may be upgraded to Pay Level-11 based on performance.
The starting salary for Assistant Professor Grade-I is fixed at ₹1,01,500 under Pay Level-12.
The starting salary for the Associate Professor position is fixed at ₹1,39,600 under Pay Level-13A2.
The starting salary for the Professor position will be ₹1,59,100 under Pay Level-14A. Position Title Salary Level (7th Pay Commission) Starting Salary
Assistant Professor Grade-II Pay Level-10 ₹70,900
Assistant Professor Grade-I Pay Level-12 ₹1,01,500
Associate Professor Pay Level-13A2 ₹1,39,600
Professor Pay Level-14A ₹1,59,100
Additional Benefits and Reimbursements
Selected faculty members at IISER Bhopal will receive several attractive benefits in addition to their salary. These include Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, Transport Allowance (TA), and telephone reimbursement. On-campus accommodation will be provided by the institute, and if accommodation is not available, HRA will be provided as per the rules.
In addition, faculty members will be covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS), with a 14% contribution from the institute towards basic salary and DA.
Candidates joining from within the country will be reimbursed up to ₹75,000, and those joining from abroad up to ₹1,25,000 for shifting expenses.
Each faculty member will also receive a Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) of ₹1,00,000 per year, which can be used for attending national and international conferences, professional memberships, and purchasing books.
Other benefits, such as LTC, medical reimbursement, and children's education allowance, will also be provided.
Selection Process and Application
Candidates will be selected based on departmental screening, seminar/interaction, and interview. This recruitment process is on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed deadline. Interested candidates can apply online at recruitment.iiserb.ac.in/faculty.
According to the official advertisement, this recruitment is being conducted on a rolling basis. This means that there is no fixed last date for the commencement or closure of applications. Eligible candidates can apply online at any time throughout the year. However, shortlisting and interviews will be conducted periodically by the respective departments as needed. Therefore, candidates are advised not to delay and complete the application process as soon as possible, so that they have the opportunity to participate in the screening and interview process on time.
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