IIIT Sonepat (Indian Institute of Information Technology Sonepat, an Institute of National Importance in Haryana) is hiring teachers: 1 Associate Professor and 6 Assistant Professors in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, and Mathematics. Every post needs a PhD. Apply online on the Samarth portal (a government recruitment website) by 21.11.2026, then post a printed copy of your form so it reaches the institute by 01.12.2026.
To be notified separately to shortlisted candidates
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General, OBC and EWS
Rs. 2,000
SC and ST
Rs. 1,000
Women and PwBD candidates
Nil
Applying from abroad: General, OBC and EWS
Rs. 5,000
Applying from abroad: SC and ST
Rs. 2,500
The fee is per discipline, per post, and does not include GST. It cannot be refunded under any circumstances. PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities. Pay online by net banking, credit card or debit card.
Vacancy Details
Post
Department
Pay Level
UR
SC
ST
OBC
EWS
Total
Associate Professor
CSE / IT / CSE (DSA) / CSE (AI)
13A2
1
0
0
0
0
1
Assistant Professor (Grade I or II)
CSE / IT / CSE (DSA) / CSE (AI)
10, 11 and 12
2
0
1
0
0
3
Assistant Professor (Grade II, contract)
Electronics and Communication
10
1
1
0
0
0
2
Assistant Professor (Grade II, contract)
Mathematics
10
0
1
0
0
0
1
Total
4
2
1
0
0
7
UR means unreserved, which is open to everyone. Six of the seven posts are Assistant Professor posts shared across Pay Levels 10, 11 and 12, and the notice does not fix how many go to each level. A Pay Level is a government pay grade under the 7th Pay Commission. The institute can raise or cut the number of posts without notice, and PwBD candidates get horizontal reservation (seats reserved inside each category).
Preferred Areas of Specialisation
Department
Areas the Institute Prefers
CSE / IT / CSE (DSA) / CSE (AI)
Full Stack Development, Enterprise Java, Blockchain, High-Performance Computing, Industrial Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Advanced Data Structure and Algorithm, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Quantum Computing, Web Technologies, Generative AI
Electronics and Communication Engineering
VLSI, IoT, Embedded System, Quantum Computing, Semiconductor Devices, Visible Light Communication, 5G/6G and Wireless, RF Systems
Mathematics
Mathematics for Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Computing, Optimization Techniques, Computational Complexity, Numerical Linear Algebra
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
PhD in the relevant or equivalent discipline for every post, with first class in all earlier degrees from Bachelor’s onwards.
If First Class Is Not Shown
You must have passed with at least 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale, or 60% marks overall. Conversions between CGPA and percentage done by a university are not accepted.
If Your CGPA Is Not on a 10-Point Scale
Attach a certificate from an authorised signatory of the university (not your guide or head of department) saying you got first class. Or convert your CGPA to a 10-point scale.
Engineering Posts
B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech. in the relevant discipline. A PhD taken straight after B.Tech. is also accepted, if you had first class at Bachelor’s level.
Mathematics Post
First class at both UG and PG level (60% or 6.5/10 CGPA), with a PhD in the relevant subject.
Recognised Degrees
All degrees must be from an institute or university recognised by UGC, AICTE, AIU or the Government of India.
Age Limit
Maximum 60 years as on 21.11.2026. The notice says a fresh appointment beyond 60 is discouraged, except for faculty with an exceptional research career and an ongoing or approved externally funded research project. Check your age eligibility →
Nationality and Application Rule
Open to Indian nationals only. You must send a separate application for each Pay Level and each discipline.
What Experience Counts
Only regular service counts. Part-time, daily wage, ad hoc, visiting, guest, contractual or temporary service is not counted.
Experience and research papers needed depend on the Pay Level. SCI journals are research journals listed in the Science Citation Index, and AGP means academic grade pay.
Post and Pay Level
Experience Needed
Must Have
Good to Have
Assistant Professor (contract), Pay Level 10
None
None
One publication in an SCI journal
Assistant Professor (contract), Pay Level 11
1 year
One paper accepted for publication in an SCI journal
Two papers in SCI journals or one patent; may be based on PhD work
Assistant Professor, Pay Level 12
3 years after PhD, or 6 years in total (not counting PhD enrolment time) after M.Tech.
2 papers in SCI journals outside your PhD work; one ongoing sponsored project for candidates from academia; two experiments or computational projects added to teaching labs where fitting
One PhD supervision ongoing; 1 patent; industry or R and D lab experience; guiding M.Tech., M.Sc. or B.Tech. projects on live industry problems
Associate Professor, Pay Level 13A2
6 years after PhD, or 9 years in total (not counting PhD enrolment time), of which 3 years after PhD. Also 3 years as Assistant Professor at AGP Rs. 8,000 or equal, in a reputed university, R and D lab or industry
4 papers in SCI journals after PhD; one PhD guided as sole or main supervisor plus one continuing; two ongoing projects, or one ongoing plus one completed; two experiments or computational projects added to teaching labs; outreach equal to two self-financed short courses
One or more patents; supervising two or more PhD students; strong industry links; offering courses using ICT
In short, every post needs a PhD. The higher the post, the more years of experience and the more published research papers you need.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the 21.11.2026 closing date to see whether you are within the preferred maximum of 60 years.
This is a hiring for teachers with a PhD. The Pay Level 10 and 11 posts are Assistant Professor Grade II on contract, so read the contract terms in the official notice before you apply.
A new PhD holder with no experience can apply for the Pay Level 10 Assistant Professor posts, because the notice asks for no experience at that level.
If you fit more than one Pay Level, you can apply for each one. You must file a separate application, and pay a separate fee, for every Pay Level and discipline.
If you work in a government body, PSU, university or college, you need a NOC (no objection certificate) and vigilance clearance from your employer. An undertaking is accepted when you apply, but you cannot sit the test or interview without the NOC and clearance.
This is not an online-only process. A printed, spiral-bound copy with self-attested papers has to reach Sonepat by 01.12.2026, so plan the postage early.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Online Application
Fill in the form on the Samarth portal by 21.11.2026 (11:59 PM), pay the fee and note your unique application reference number.
2. Hard Copy
Print the filled form, attach self-attested copies of your certificates, and post it so it reaches the institute by 01.12.2026 (5:00 PM).
3. Screening
A screening committee checks your eligibility and makes a shortlist. It can set higher standards than the minimum, such as your specialisation, marks in earlier degrees, the NIRF or QS rank of the institute you studied at, research papers, patents and sponsored projects. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a call.
4. Written Test and/or Presentation / Demo / Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called on a date and place announced separately. Carry your original documents and a photo ID with a photocopy. No travel allowance is paid, and the dates cannot be changed.
5. Approval and Joining
The Selection Committee recommends names, and the Board of Governors (the institute’s top decision body) approves the appointment and pay. A medical fitness check is also done, before or after you join.
In short: the institute first picks a shortlist from the applications, then calls those people for a written test, a presentation or an interview. The notice says one or more of these may be used.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Assistant Professor (contract), Pay Level 10
Pay Band 3 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6,000, plus 7 additional non-compounded increments
Assistant Professor (contract), Pay Level 11
Pay Band 3 with Grade Pay of Rs. 7,000
Assistant Professor, Pay Level 12
Pay Band 3 with Grade Pay of Rs. 8,000
Associate Professor, Pay Level 13A2
Pay Band 4 with Grade Pay of Rs. 9,500
Allowances
DA (dearness allowance), HRA (house rent allowance) and TA (travel allowance) as per institute rules
Higher Starting Pay
May be offered to deserving candidates if the Selection Committee recommends it and the Board of Governors approves
In plain terms, the notice gives pay levels and grade pay but no rupee figure. Look up your level in the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix (the government pay table) to see the starting pay, then add the allowances.
How to Apply
Go to the IIIT Sonepat Samarth portal, which opened on 22.10.2026. Create an account (it asks for your email and mobile number) and log in.
Choose the post and discipline, fill in the form and upload your documents and category certificate if needed. Apply separately for each Pay Level and each discipline.
Pay the fee online by net banking, credit card or debit card. Women and PwBD candidates pay nothing. Submit the form before 11:59 PM on 21.11.2026.
After logging in, download your filled form as a PDF and print it. Attach self-attested copies of your certificates and other papers, and spiral-bind it with numbered pages.
Put it in an envelope marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____” and send it by speed post, registered post or courier to: Office of the Indian Institute of Information Technology Sonepat, IIT Delhi Sonepat Campus, I-Tech Technopark Plot No 4, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonipat – 131029, Haryana. It must reach by 5:00 PM on 01.12.2026.
Note: Applications sent in any other way are not accepted and will be rejected.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
If the portal rejects your photo or signature because of its size, resize it to the exact pixel and KB size the form asks for before the 21.11.2026 deadline.
Issued by an officer not below Tehsildar, or a First Class Magistrate, of your home place. OBC non-creamy layer and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 01.04.2026. A missing or invalid certificate means rejection.
NOC and Vigilance Clearance
Needed if you serve in a government body, PSU, university or college. Get it from the head of the institution or the Registrar. Annexure I of the notice has the NOC format.
Do not apply in any way except the Samarth portal. Applications received through any other mode are rejected.
Do not skip the hard copy. Late copies are rejected whatever the reason, including postal delays, so post it well before 01.12.2026.
Do not send a loose or incomplete bundle. The copy must be spiral-bound with numbered pages, signed where needed, and with every enclosure attached.
Do not file one application for several levels. Each Pay Level and discipline needs its own application and fee.
Check your date of birth before submitting, because the institute will not change it later.
Do not wait to ask your employer for the NOC and vigilance clearance if you are in government service. You cannot sit the test or interview without them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IIIT Sonepat faculty recruitment 2026? The online form closes on 21.11.2026 at 11:59 PM, and the printed copy must reach the institute by 5:00 PM on 01.12.2026.
How many vacancies are there? There are 7 posts: 1 Associate Professor and 6 Assistant Professors across Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, and Mathematics.
What qualification is needed? You need a PhD in the relevant discipline, with first class in all earlier degrees, or at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks if first class is not shown.
Is there an age limit? The notice gives no fixed limit, but it says a fresh appointment beyond 60 years is discouraged except in cases of an exceptional research career.
What is the application fee? It is Rs. 2,000 for General, OBC and EWS and Rs. 1,000 for SC and ST, while women and PwBD candidates pay nothing.
How do I apply? Apply online on the IIIT Sonepat Samarth portal, then post a printed copy of the filled form with self-attested documents to the institute’s Sonepat office.
Can I apply for more than one Pay Level? Yes, if you meet the rules for each level, but you must send a separate application and pay a separate fee for each Pay Level and discipline.
Will there be a written test, and where do I send questions? Shortlisted candidates may face a written test, a presentation or an interview on dates announced later, and all queries go only to establishment@iiitsonepat.ac.in.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
