IIT Guwahati Assistant Professor (Design) – Architecture-eligible (FA-ADVT/01)

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)

Govt job
Full time
Guwahati
Assistant Professor Grade II (Level 10/11): less than 3 years post-Ph.D. experience. Assistant Professor Grade I (Level 12): at least 3 years post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience.

Application last date
31 AUG 2026

Apply before: 31 Aug 2026 (26 days remaining)

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Official notification (PDF)

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LocationGuwahati, Assam, India

Age limitPreferably below 35 years as on advertisement date; SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD relaxation as per GoI norms

EmploymentFull time

ExperienceAssistant Professor Grade II (Level 10/11): less than 3 years post-Ph.D. experience. Assistant Professor Grade I (Level 12): at least 3 years post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience.

Job typeGovt job

Salary7th CPC Pay Level 10/11 (Grade II) or Level 12 (Grade I) — pay and allowances as per GoI rules

Recruiting bodyIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)

Apply viaIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) careers portal

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has published a vacancy for IIT Guwahati Assistant Professor (Design) – Architecture-eligible (FA-ADVT/01) in Guwahati.

Ph.D. with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout. Must possess a 4-year Bachelor's degree or 2-year Master's degree or 5-year integrated Master's degree in Design, Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Management, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or Physiology (Ergonomics) — per Advt IITG/2026/FA-ADVT/01 (Department of Design).

Eligibility criteria

with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout.
Must possess a 4-year Bachelor's degree or 2-year Master's degree or 5-year integrated Master's degree in Design, Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Management, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or Physiology (Ergonomics) — per Advt IITG/2026/FA-ADVT/01 (Department of Design).
Experience: Assistant Professor Grade II (Level 10/11): less than 3 years post-Ph.D. experience. Assistant Professor Grade I (Level 12): at least 3 years post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience.
Age limit: Preferably below 35 years as on advertisement date; SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD relaxation as per GoI norms

Key requirements (from official notice)

Department of Design — areas include Design & Technology (HCI/UX/AR-VR, AI in Design, smart products/3D printing, mobility), Design for Society (sustainability, social/healthcare innovation), Design & Business, Communication Design & New Media (AVGC), Design Research & Methods
Architecture degree holders are explicitly eligible under the Design department educational requirement
Posts: Assistant Professor Grade II (Level 10 & 11) and Grade I (Level 12)
Apply online only at online.iitg.ac.in/faonline/ — hardcopy not accepted; last date 31 Aug 2026
Reservation as per CEI (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Act 2019; NoC required if already in govt/semi-govt service

Important conditions

Institute-wide faculty advt covering many departments. This APJ listing is only for Design (Architecture-eligible). Other departments (Civil, Energy, HSS, etc.) have different degree requirements — confirm your eligibility in the official PDF before applying.

Important dates

Application last date31 AUG 2026

Vacancy details

Post	IIT Guwahati Assistant Professor (Design) – Architecture-eligible (FA-ADVT/01)
Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)
Location	Guwahati, Assam, India

Salary & pay

7th CPC Pay Level 10/11 (Grade II) or Level 12 (Grade I) — pay and allowances as per GoI rules. APJ shows pay only when stated in the official notice.

How to apply

Open the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) careers portal.
Read the full notification (PDF or employer page) for eligibility and documents.
Submit only on the employer's portal — not on APJ.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for IIT Guwahati Assistant Professor (Design) – Architecture-eligible (FA-ADVT/01)?

31 AUG 2026 — always confirm on the official notification.

What is the age limit?

Preferably below 35 years as on advertisement date; SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD relaxation as per GoI norms — confirm in the official PDF.

Does APJ accept applications?

No. Apply only through Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)'s official channel.

What is the salary?

7th CPC Pay Level 10/11 (Grade II) or Level 12 (Grade I) — pay and allowances as per GoI rules. APJ does not publish unverified pay figures.

Is this a government job?

Yes — government or public-sector employer.

To apply for this job please visit online.iitg.ac.in.