What is the age limit that IIT Bhubaneswar follows for faculty recruitment ? Is there any relaxation ?

IIT Bhubaneswar does not put any such age restrictions over faculty recruitment. Only for the post of Assistant Professor, the applicant must be below 35 years of age. The faculty is recruited mainly on the basis of education and experience. Having a bright extra-curricular experience, and other achievements can be a bonus qualification.

The minimum qualification required in the latest faculty advertisement released by the institute was - Ph.D. in the preceding degree in appropriate branch with first class or equivalent. There should be a consistently very good academic record maintained. They also require evidence of the applicant’s ability to pursue independent high-quality research.

Furthermore, university toppers at Bachelors and Masters Level are encouraged to apply.

The experience level requirements are different for different posts:-

• For the post of a professor, a minimum of 10 years teaching /research / industrial/ professional experience is expected. Out of these 10 years, at least 4 years should be at the level of Associate Professor in IITs, IISc Bangalore, IIMs, IISERs, or at an institute at the equivalent level in India or abroad.

• For the post of an associate professor, at least 6 years of teaching/ research/ industrial/ professional experience is expected. Out of these 6 years, at least 3 years should be at the level of Assistant Professor in IITs, IISc Bangalore, IIMs and IISERs or at any institution of comparable standards. Alternatively, experience as a Senior Scientific Officer/Senior Design Engineer in a research organization or industrial enterprise for 3 years is also accepted.

• For the posts of assistant professors grade-I and Grade-II, relevant experience of minimum 3 years and less than 3 years, respectively, may be considered.

More information about pay-scale, specialization areas, visiting professor post and reservation criteria can be derived from the faculty advertisement released by the institute readily available on the official website of IIT Bhubaneswar.