The Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai), Chhattisgarh an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India is currently running two parallel IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026 drives: a Faculty Recruitment for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions across 11 departments with a May 14, 2026 deadline, and a Non-Teaching Staff Recruitment for 47 administrative and technical posts covering Junior Assistant to Assistant Registrar grade roles.
IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026: Both Active Drives at a Glance
| Drive | Posts | Vacancies | Last Date | Status |
| Faculty Recruitment 2026 | Professor, Assoc. Professor, Asst. Professor (Grade I & II) | Multiple (11 Departments) | May 14, 2026 | ACTIVE — APPLY NOW |
| Non-Teaching Staff Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 52/2026) | Admin, Technical, Medical | 47 Posts | April 30, 2026 (Extended) | Applications Closed |
IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026: Faculty Drive — Active Until May 14
The IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026 faculty notification, released on April 9, 2026, invites applications from Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and foreign nationals for faculty positions in academic departments across the institute. Exceptional candidates with a strong record of independent research and demonstrated teaching commitment are the primary targets of this national-level faculty search.
Departments with Open Faculty Vacancies:
| Department | Faculty Levels Open |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, Professor |
| Electrical Engineering | Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, Professor |
| Mechanical Engineering | Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, Professor |
| Physics | Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, Professor |
| Mathematics | Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, Professor |
| Chemistry | Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, Professor |
| Civil Engineering | Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, Professor |
| Biosciences & Biomedical Engineering | Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, Professor |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, Professor |
| Material Science | Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, Professor |
| Chemical Engineering | Assistant Professor (Grade-I & II), Associate Professor, Professor |
IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026 Faculty: Eligibility and Pay Scale
Faculty eligibility for IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026 follows the Ministry of Education’s All-India IIT Faculty Service Rules:
Educational Qualification:
- Assistant Professor (Grade-II): Ph.D. in the relevant discipline from a recognized university; no minimum post-Ph.D. experience required for exceptionally strong research profiles
- Assistant Professor (Grade-I): Ph.D. + minimum 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research/industrial experience
- Associate Professor: Ph.D. + minimum 6 years of combined post-Ph.D. research and teaching experience
- Professor: Ph.D. + minimum 10 years of post-Ph.D. experience with significant research publications and academic leadership record
Faculty Pay Scale (7th CPC Academic Grade Pay):
| Post | Pay Scale (Academic Grade Pay) |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | ₹70,000 – ₹1,30,000 per month (AGP ₹8,000) |
| Assistant Professor Grade-I | ₹1,01,500 – ₹1,67,400 per month (AGP ₹9,000) |
| Associate Professor | ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,11,300 per month (AGP ₹10,000) |
| Professor | ₹1,59,100 – ₹2,20,200 per month (AGP ₹11,000) |
Additional benefits include HRA, DA, LTC, Children Education Allowance, and Research Initiation Grant.
IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026: Non-Teaching Staff — 47 Posts (Advt. 52/2026)
The Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. IITBhilai/Estt/Staff-Rec/2026/52 covered 47 Group A, B, and C posts across administrative, technical, and medical verticals. The application deadline was extended multiple times — first to March 27, 2026, then to April 30, 2026.
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown:
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level | Age Limit |
| Assistant Registrar (AR) | 2 | Level-10 (₹56,100+) | 40 years |
| Technical Officer (IT / Mech.) | 2 | Level-10 | 40 years |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) | 1 | Level-10 | 40 years |
| Medical Officer | 1 | Level-10 | 40 years |
| Junior Superintendent (JS) | 4 | Level-6 (₹35,400) | 35 years |
| Junior Technical Superintendent (JTS) | 24 | Level-6 | 35 years |
| Junior Sports Officer | 1 | Level-6 | 35 years |
| Junior Counsellor | 1 | Level-6 | 35 years |
| Assistant Fire Officer | 1 | Level-6 | 35 years |
| Junior Engineer (Civil/Elec./Mech.) | 3 | Level-6 | 35 years |
| Junior Technical Assistant (JTA) | 1 | Level-6 | 35 years |
| Junior Assistant (JA) | 15 | Level-3 (₹21,700) | 30 years |
| Total | 47 |
Eligibility Across Non-Teaching Posts:
- Group A posts (AR, Technical Officer, AEE, Medical Officer): Master’s Degree / B.Tech / MBBS with 5+ years relevant experience
- Group B posts (Junior Superintendent, JTS, Junior Engineer): Bachelor’s Degree / B.Tech / Diploma in relevant discipline with 3–5 years experience
- Group C posts (Junior Assistant): Bachelor’s Degree with basic computer proficiency
IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026: Application Fee (Non-Teaching)
| Group | General / OBC / EWS | SC / ST / PwBD |
| Group A Posts | ₹1,000 | ₹500 |
| Group B & C Posts | ₹500 | ₹250 |
IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process varies by drive type:
For Faculty Posts:
Applications go to a Departmental Search-cum-Selection Committee comprising senior faculty experts. Shortlisted candidates receive an invitation for a Presentation and Expert Interview in person or via video conference. Final selection is merit-based, with the offer letter released after completion of the selection committee’s recommendation and Board of Governors approval.
For Non-Teaching Posts (Group A & B):
A Written Test followed by a Skill Test (wherever applicable), then a Personal Interview, and final Document Verification. Group C posts (Junior Assistant) selection runs through Written Test + Skill Test + Document Verification only, without a separate interview.
How to Apply for IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026 (Faculty — Active Until May 14)
Candidates applying for the active Faculty drive must act before May 14, 2026:
- Visit iitbhilai.ac.in → Click on “Faculty Recruitment” in the top navigation
- Download the Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification PDF and review department-specific requirements carefully
- Access the online application portal at iitbhilaint.samarth.edu.in
- Register and fill in personal, educational, research, and experience details
- Upload academic credentials, Ph.D. certificate, research publications list, and a detailed CV
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway (if applicable — not publicly disclosed for faculty)
- Submit the application and save the confirmation number for future reference
IIT Bhilai Recruitment 2026: Official Resources
| Resource | Details |
| Official Website | iitbhilai.ac.in |
| Faculty Recruitment Page | iitbhilai.ac.in/index.php?pid=rec_faculty |
| Non-Teaching Recruitment Page | iitbhilai.ac.in/index.php?pid=rec_staff |
| Online Application Portal | iitbhilaint.samarth.edu.in |
| Location | Bhilai, Chhattisgarh (Institute of National Importance) |
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