IIEST Shibpur Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply for 16 Posts
Short Information: Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur — an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India — has launched a Special Drive for Faculty Recruitment against Backlog Reserved Vacancies on Mission Mode under Advertisement No. RO/MY/26/14 dated 20 May 2026. A total of 16 backlog faculty positions are notified exclusively for SC (3), ST (5), and OBC-NCL (8) candidates across 15 academic departments covering Engineering, Sciences, Architecture, Humanities, and Earth Sciences. Posts available are Professor — Level 14A (4 posts), Associate Professor — Level 13A2 (1 post), and Assistant Professor Grade I/II — Level 10 & 12 (11 posts). Salaries follow the 7th CPC Pay Matrix — Assistant Professor starts at Level 10 (₹57,700/month), reaching up to Level 14A (₹1,44,200/month) for Professor, with additional DA, HRA, and NPS benefits. All new entrants must hold a Ph.D. with First Class in all preceding degrees. The application must be submitted through both the SAMARTH portal (by 12 June 2026, 11:55 PM) and the Google Form (by 19 June 2026, 11:55 PM). Applications submitted through only one of these channels will be summarily rejected. This is a reserved category-only recruitment — UR/EWS candidates are not eligible.
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IIEST Shibpur Faculty Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates
| Notification Released | 20/05/2026 |
| Application Begin (SAMARTH Portal) | 20/05/2026 |
| Last Date — SAMARTH Portal Submission | 12/06/2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Last Date — Google Form Submission (PDF Documents) | 19/06/2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Teaching & Research Seminar | To be Notified via Email |
| Personal Interview | To be Notified via Email |
IIEST Shibpur Faculty Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee
| OBC (NCL) | ₹2,500 |
| SC / ST / SC-PwD / ST-PwD / OBC(NCL)-PwD | ₹1,250 |
| Indian National applying from Abroad (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) | ₹5,000 |
IIEST Shibpur Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply for 16 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit
Age Limit: Fresh appointment beyond 60 years is discouraged (as per notification). No specific upper age limit stated; all qualifications and age counted as on last date of application.
(SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD: As per Central Government Rules (Government of India reservation directives), PwBD reservation applicable as per Central Government Rules, Fresh appointment beyond 60 years discouraged except for candidates with exceptional research, industrial, and/or academic career)
| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Professor (Level 14A) | 4 |
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| Associate Professor (Level 13A2) | 1 |
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| Assistant Professor Grade I (Level 12) | 11 |
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| Assistant Professor Grade II (Level 10) | 0 |
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| Total Vacancy | 16 | |
| Note: This is a Backlog Reserved Vacancy drive exclusively for SC, ST, and OBC(NCL) candidates. UR/EWS candidates are NOT eligible. PwBD reservation applicable as per Central Govt. rules. | ||
Recruitment Table: Category Wise Backlog Vacancy
| Post Name | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Associate Professor | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 |
| Total | 3 | 5 | 8 | 16 |
| Note:All vacancies are reserved. UR and EWS columns are zero — this recruitment is exclusively for SC, ST, and OBC(NCL) categories. Department-wise subject vacancy details in Annexure-1 on IIEST website. | ||||
Recruitment Table: Department Wise Vacancy (Specialization Areas)
| Department | Key Specialization Areas |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engg. & Applied Mechanics | Aerospace Navigation, Guidance & Control, Avionics, Space Dynamics, AI/ML in Mechanics |
| Architecture and Planning | Landscape, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Conservation |
| Chemistry | Main Group Chemistry in Catalysis, Metal-Organic Frameworks for Energy/Catalysis |
| Civil Engineering | Smart Structures, AI/ML in Civil, Soil Dynamics, Intelligent Transportation, Environmental Modelling, Geoinformatics |
| Computer Science and Technology | AI/ML, Theoretical CS, Computer Architecture, Image Processing, IoT/Edge Computing, Quantum Computing, Cyber Physical Systems Security |
| Electrical Engineering | Power Electronics, EV & Renewable Energy, Power Systems/AI-ML, Control Systems/Robotics/UAV/IoT |
| Electronics & Telecom. Engg. | VLSI Analog/Digital Design, VLSI Physical Design & Testing, IoT, 5G/6G Networks, Optics/Photonics |
| Earth Sciences | Ore Geology, Geophysics |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | Human Geography, Regional Planning, Spatial Planning, Advanced GIS and Spatial Modelling |
| Information Technology | AI/ML and NLP, Hardware Architecture, IoT & Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, Quantum Computing |
| Mechanical Engineering | Thermal Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, Energy Science, Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, Automation/Control, Robotics |
| Mathematics | Data Science, Algorithm Analysis, AI, Nonlinear Dynamics, Quantum Information |
| Metallurgy & Materials Engineering | Physical Metallurgy of Steels, TEM Characterization, Polymer/Ceramic Materials, Metal Additive Manufacturing, Thin Film Technology |
| Mining Engineering | Geomechanics, Green/Sustainable Mining, Critical Minerals Processing, AI & Mine Automation, Geoinformatics, Carbon Sequestration |
| Physics | String Theory, Supersymmetry, Condensed Matter Field Theory, Theoretical Astrophysics, Magnetic Systems |
| Note:Post-wise and category-wise department breakup available in Annexure-1 on the IIEST Shibpur official website. Candidates must apply for specific department(s) and submit separate applications for each. | |
IIEST Shibpur Faculty Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria
- All Posts — Essential: Ph.D. in the relevant/equivalent discipline with First Class in all preceding degrees from Bachelor's onwards. Degree must be awarded by a recognized University/Institute. Candidates with Ph.D. directly after B.E./B.Tech. are eligible.
- Assistant Professor Grade II — Level 10: Ph.D. + First Class in all preceding degrees. NIL experience and NIL credit points required. For Architecture dept: M.Arch./M.Plan./M.Des. with 1 year professional experience is accepted at this level.
- Assistant Professor Grade I — Level 12: Ph.D. + 3 years post-Ph.D. experience OR 6 years total teaching/research experience in reputed academic institute, R&D labs, or relevant industry. Credit Points: 20.
- Associate Professor — Level 13A2: Ph.D. + 6 years post-Ph.D. experience (including at least 3 years as Asst. Professor with AGP ₹8000/-). OR Ph.D. + 9 years total experience with 3 years post-Ph.D. and 3 years as Asst. Professor with AGP ₹8000/-. Credit Points: 50.
- Professor — Level 14A: Ph.D. + 10 years post-Ph.D. experience OR 13 years total experience (7 years post-Ph.D.). At least 3 years as Associate Professor with AGP ₹9500/-, OR 4 years at AGP ₹9000/- or combination, in reputed institute/R&D lab/industry. Credit Points: 80.
- Experience Validity: Only regular positions with pay scale (more than 6 months) count as experience. Part-time, daily wages, visiting/guest/temporary faculty experience is NOT counted.
- Valid Institutions for Experience: Fully funded Central Educational Institutions; IIMs and NIRF-ranked Management Institutes (top 50 for any 2 years); State Govt. funded educational institutions; Institutions ranked in NIRF top 100 Overall/University/Engineering for any 2 years; Post-Doctoral Fellowships from National Agencies or QS/World Ranking top 500 institutions.
- Ph.D. from IIEST Shibpur: Candidates whose most recent degree (Ph.D.) is from IIEST Shibpur are not eligible UNLESS there is a gap of at least 3 years between leaving the Institute and the last date of application.
- Category Restriction: Only SC, ST, and OBC(NCL) candidates are eligible. OBC(NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 01 April 2026.
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
IIEST Shibpur Faculty Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure
| Post Name | Salary Level |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade II | 7th CPC Level 10 (₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400) |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | 7th CPC Level 12 (₹79,800 – ₹2,11,500) |
| Associate Professor | 7th CPC Level 13A2 (₹1,39,600 – ₹2,11,500) |
| Professor | 7th CPC Level 14A (₹1,59,100 – ₹2,20,200) |
IIEST Shibpur Faculty Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps
- Stage 1: Scrutiny and Shortlisting by respective Academic Units (ACoFAR guidelines) — based on qualifications, experience, publications, credit points, and departmental requirements
- Stage 2: Teaching & Research Seminar — shortlisted candidates appear before a committee and deliver a teaching/research presentation at the respective Academic Unit
- Stage 3: Personal Interview — candidates shortlisted from Stage 2 appear before the duly constituted Selection Committee
- Final Offer: Institute may offer a post lower than applied for, based on Selection Committee recommendation
- Note: Personal presence at Teaching & Research Seminar and Interview is mandatory for all candidates residing in India
IIEST Shibpur Faculty Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern
Recruitment Details: Selection Process Overview
- No Written Exam: Selection is through application scrutiny, Teaching & Research Seminar, and Personal Interview only.
- Negative Marking: Not applicable — no written test conducted.
- Shortlisting Criteria: Individual departments establish their own shortlisting criteria — factors include micro-specialization match, all-through First Class academic record, institutional reputation, SCI/SCIE/Scopus publications, and IPR.
- Seminar: Candidates deliver a teaching and research presentation before a departmental committee. Only seminar-cleared candidates are invited for the interview.
- Interview Intimation: Via email only. Shortlisted candidates are published on the IIEST website. No postal communication.
- Credit Points: Cumulative credit point requirement varies by post (20 for Asst. Prof. Gr. I, 50 for Assoc. Prof., 80 for Professor). Assistant Professor Grade II has NIL credit point requirement.
- Institute's Right: The Institute reserves the right to modify, defer, or cancel the recruitment at any stage without assigning any reason.
Recruitment Table: Minimum Credit Point Requirements by Post
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Min. Credit Points Required |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor Grade II | Level 10 | NIL |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | Level 12 | 20 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A2 | 50 |
| Professor | Level 14A | 80 |
Recruitment Table: Key Credit Point Activities (Annexure-2 Summary)
| Activity | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Sponsored R&D Project completed/ongoing OR Patent granted | 8 per project/patent (PI gets 5; rest shared) |
| Consultancy Projects | 2 per ₹5 lakh; max 10 points |
| Ph.D. student guided (completed/thesis submitted) | 8 per student (Guide gets 5; rest shared) |
| SCI/SCIE/Scopus Journal Paper (paid journals NOT allowed) | 4 per paper (1st author/main supervisor gets 2; rest shared) |
| Indexed Conference Paper or renowned international conference | 1 per paper; max 10 points |
| Text/Reference Book — reputed international publisher | 6 per book; max 18 points |
| Head of Dept., Dean, Chief Warden, etc. | 2 per semester; max 16 points |
| Fellow IEEE, FNA, FNAE, FNASc | 10 points |
| Length of service over minimum required | 2 per semester; max 10 points |
| Workshop / FDP / Short-term course (min 5 days) organized | 2 per course; max 8 points |
Recruitment Table: Application Submission — Two-Step Mandatory Process
| Step | Platform | Last Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 (Mandatory) | SAMARTH Portal | 12/06/2026 (11:55 PM) | Fill online application at https://iiestsrec.samarth.edu.in. Pay non-refundable fee online. Download and print the submitted form after final submission. |
| Step 2 (Mandatory) | Google Form | 19/06/2026 (11:55 PM) | Compile a SINGLE PDF of: printed application + Checklist (Annexure-3) + Credit Point sheet (Annexure-2) + all supporting documents in order. Upload at https://forms.gle/Mw6tKmTjTrP3Q3oW6 |
IIEST Shibpur Faculty Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics
No formal written test is conducted. Selection is through Teaching & Research Seminar and Personal Interview. Candidates are evaluated on their subject expertise, research contributions, and teaching ability. Department-wise required qualifications and specialization areas are given in Annexure-1 of the official notification.
- Candidate delivers a lecture/presentation on a research topic in their specialization area
- Demonstration of teaching ability, clarity of concept, and pedagogical skills
- Research vision, ongoing work, and future research plans
- Interaction with departmental faculty on research outputs and contributions
- Assessment of fit with the department's specific research needs
- Depth of knowledge in the specialized subject and micro-specialization area
- Quality, volume, and impact of research publications (SCI/SCIE/Scopus)
- Ph.D. guidance experience and research supervision capability
- Sponsored project handling and funding acquisition track record
- Industry/R&D experience and its applicability to the Institute's academic goals
- Contribution to institution building — administration, labs, student development
- R&D projects, consultancy, and patents (8 credit points per project/patent)
- Ph.D. students guided (8 credit points per student)
- SCI/SCIE/Scopus journal publications (4 credit points per paper)
- Books from reputed international publishers (6 credit points per book)
- Administrative roles: HoD, Dean, Warden, etc. (2 credit points per semester)
- Fellow designations: IEEE, FNA, FNAE, FNASc (10 credit points each)
IIEST Shibpur Faculty Recruitment 2026How to Apply
- Visit the IIEST Shibpur recruitment page at https://www.iiests.ac.in/en/updates?tab=notifications&category=Employment.
- Step 1 — SAMARTH Portal (Deadline: 12/06/2026, 11:55 PM): Go to https://iiestsrec.samarth.edu.in. Register and fill the online application form with accurate details. Pay the non-refundable application fee online (₹2,500 for OBC-NCL; ₹1,250 for SC/ST/PwBD; ₹5,000 for those applying from abroad). After final submission, download and print the filled application form.
- Step 2 — Google Form (Deadline: 19/06/2026, 11:55 PM): Arrange all documents in the exact order specified in Annexure-4. Convert the entire set (printed application + Checklist/Annexure-3 + Credit Point sheet/Annexure-2 + all supporting documents) into a SINGLE PDF file. Upload this single PDF at: https://forms.gle/Mw6tKmTjTrP3Q3oW6.
- IMPORTANT: Applications submitted ONLY through SAMARTH or ONLY through Google Form (not both) will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates applying for more than one department/position must submit separate application forms through both SAMARTH and Google Form for each.
- Provide two referees — the Institute will contact them directly. Referees must respond within 15 days of receiving the Institute's email.
- Government/PSU employed candidates must forward application through proper channel or provide NOC at the time of interview.
- OBC(NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 01 April 2026 — older certificates will not be accepted.
- Ensure all credit point claims in Annexure-2 are backed by proper supporting documents — unsupported claims will not be considered.
- For queries, contact exclusively at: recruitment@faculty.iiests.ac.in.
Recruitment Note: About IIEST Shibpur
Recruitment Note: Job Profile — Faculty at IIEST Shibpur
Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary
Recruitment Note: Important Application Notes
IIEST Shibpur Faculty Recruitment 2026Important Official Links
| Apply Online (SAMARTH Portal) Application Window: 20/05/2026 to 12/06/2026 (11:55 PM) | Click Here ↗ |
| Submit Documents (Google Form) Application Window: 20/05/2026 to 19/06/2026 (11:55 PM) | Click Here ↗ |
| Download Notification Advt No. RO/MY/26/14 | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
Quick Overview
🚀 Recruitment Overview
Quick Summary of the Notification
| Organization | |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancy | 16 |
| Salary | Level 10–14A (₹57,700 – ₹2,18,200) [Approx. ₹80k–₹2L+/Month] |
| Job Location | All India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 12/06/2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Website ↗ |