IIT ISM Dhanbad Assistant Professor 2026 — 30 Posts, Apply by 31 August (Jharkhand)

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, has released IIT ISM Dhanbad Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. 411002/1/2026-Dean(F)/1 for 30 Assistant Professor (Grade-I / Grade-II) posts across 17 academic departments, with 2 posts reserved for Divyang candidates. This is a prestigious central government teaching opportunity at one of India's premier technical institutes, inviting applications from Indian Nationals, PIOs, OCIs and Foreign Nationals. Eligibility for IIT ISM Dhanbad 2026 requires a Ph.D. with First Class or equivalent in the preceding degree in the relevant branch, along with a consistently good academic record and department-specific publication and experience requirements as per Annexure-I. The maximum age is preferably below 35 years for UR candidates with relaxation for reserved categories. Grade-II posts carry Pay Level 10 with a minimum basic of Rs. 70,900, while Grade-I posts carry Pay Level 12 with a minimum basic of Rs. 1,01,500, plus HRA and allowances, and there is no application fee. Selection for IIT ISM Dhanbad Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is based on screening of applications by qualifications, experience and academic achievements, followed by an interview or departmental interaction on research and teaching. Candidates apply online through the recruitment portal at fr.iitism.ac.in, uploading photograph, signature, educational and experience certificates and research publications, on or before 31 August 2026. Read the official notification carefully before applying.

Ph.D. with First Class or equivalent in the preceding degree in the relevant branch, with a consistently good academic record and department-specific publication and experience requirements as per Annexure-I of the notification

• Preferably below 35 years for UR candidates
• Age relaxation for OBC, SC/ST and PwD candidates as per rules
• Foreign Nationals may be considered for contractual appointment up to 5 years

• Ph.D. with First Class or equivalent in the preceding degree in the relevant branch
• Consistently good academic record with department-specific publication and experience requirements per Annexure-I
• Preferably below 35 years for UR candidates, with relaxation for reserved categories
• Open to Indian Nationals, PIOs, OCIs and Foreign Nationals (the latter on contractual appointment up to 5 years)
• Selection through screening of applications and interview/departmental interaction

No application fee

• Assistant Professor Grade-II: Pay Level 10 (minimum basic Rs. 70,900 per month)
• Assistant Professor Grade-I: Pay Level 12 (minimum basic Rs. 1,01,500 per month)
• Plus HRA and other allowances as per 7th Pay Commission

1. Visit the official recruitment portal at fr.iitism.ac.in
2. Read the complete official notification and confirm eligibility for your department
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
4. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, experience and publication details
5. Select the desired post and department
6. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, educational certificates and experience certificates
7. Upload research publications and other required documents
8. Review all details carefully before final submission
9. Submit the application on or before 31 August 2026
10. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference