INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (IISER), KOLKATA
RECRUITMENT EXAM NAME
Recruitment of Faculty Position
IISER Kolkata invites applications from Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizen of India
(Foreign Nationals for a fixed period on contract basis) to fill-up FACULTY positions at
the level of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Gr.I (for all departments), ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Gr.II (for CDS, DES & HSS), for the thrust areas and specific credentials required is given against each department:-
Post Details
| POST NAME |
SEAT |
| Assistant Professor |
27 |
Location - West Begnal
Age
| Faculty positions at IISER Kolkata have a prescribed period of probation of one year,
which may be extended by the appointing authority. The age of superannuation for all
faculty positions is 65 years. |
Educational Qualification
Salary & Allowances
Assistant Professor Grade-II (to be recruited on contract):-
a) Academic Pay Level 10 with an initial pay of ₹ 70,900/-.
b) After one year of post-PhD experience, the candidates shall be placed in Academic
Pay Level 11 with an initial pay of ₹ 73,100/-, subject to evaluation of performance and antecedents.
Assistant Professor Grade-I:-
a) Academic Pay Level 12 with an initial pay of ₹ 1,01,500/-.
b) On completion of 3 years of regular service as Assistant Professor Grade-I at
Academic Pay Level 12, shall be considered for moving to Level 13A1 with an
initial pay of ₹1,31,400/-, subject to evaluation of performance and antecedents
and will, however, continue to be designated as Assistant Professor Grade-I.
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Important Dates
| Discription |
Date |
| Advt No. |
IISER-K/DoFA/2026/1 |
| Date of Advt. |
01/06/26 |
| Closing date of online application |
30/06/26 |
Mode of Application
Selection Process
Faculty at various levels are recruited across Departments through Advertisements. The
concerned Department screens applications received by the respective Departments. The
Departmental Faculty Advisory Committee (DFAC) shortlists candidates based on the
area required, research and academic performance, future research plans, efficiency of
communication, discussion and quality/aptitude for teaching, research papers published
in reputed journals, other publications (books, chapters in book, other than refereed
journal articles), potential as researcher/creative worker etc. The short-listed candidates
may be called for presentation and interaction with the faculty of the concerned
department(s). The Institute Faculty Advisory Committee (IFAC) reviews all applications,
along with the DFAC recommendations, and shortlists candidates to appear before the
selection committee. The candidates should fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as on
the last date of submission of applications. Additional Criteria may be set by departments at shortlisting stage.
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Application Process
Candidates possessing the requisite qualifications and relevant experience are required
to APPLY ONLINE. Last date for submitting on-line application is 30.06.2026. (1730 hrs.
IST).
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