IIIT Vadodara Recruitment 2026: 25 Assistant Professor Posts Announced
Vadodara : IIIT Vadodara has opened recruitment for faculty positions for persons interested in making an academic career in computing/electronics/mathematical science. IIIT Vadodara has opened positions for Assistant Professor Grade-II for candidates from SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories, through a special recruitment drive (as per the advertisement). IIIT Vadodara is situated in Gandhinagar, Gujarat at the moment, and also runs its International Campus at Diu.
The recruitment notification is dated August 2026 and has the reference number IIITV/ESTT/RECT/FACULTY/26-27/01. The notification has not given a specific date in August, and therefore should not be given a notification date that does not exist.
IIIT Vadodara Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
|
Category |
Vacancies |
|---|---|
|
SC |
7 |
|
ST |
3 |
|
OBC |
11 |
|
EWS |
4 |
|
Total |
25 |
The vacancy is for Assistant Professor Grade-II at Level 10 of the 7th CPC, and the pay is in the range of ₹70,900 to ₹98,200. Recruitment is focused on the four categories specified above.
Departments Under IIIT Vadodara Faculty Recruitment
Recruitment is for faculty in the following three areas:
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Mathematics & Computing
Candidates may be posted on either the Gandhinagar campus or the International Campus at Diu, as per the requirement of the institution.
IIIT Vadodara: Assistant Professor Eligibility
The candidate should have a PhD in the relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent in the previous degree. The notification is more research intensive than the faculty advertisements that are related to academia only. It requires at least two research publications
Candidates should ensure that all their qualifications have been obtained from recognised universities/colleges. The institute also states that merely having the requisite qualification and experience does not entitle a person to be called for an interview.
Application Fee
The application fee varies with category.
|
Category |
Base Fee |
GST @18% |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
OBC/EWS |
₹1,500 |
₹270 |
₹1,770 |
|
SC/ST/PwDs/Female |
₹1,000 |
₹180 |
₹1,180 |
It is non-refundable. Candidates must pay it as per the SBI payment route and utilise a self-certified copy of the payment transaction slip.
Selection Process
The institute states the selection process will consist of:
- Scrutiny of Application
- Written Test/Presentation
- Interview
Shortlisting may be more rigorous than the minimum advertised eligibility. IIIT Vadodara also reserves the right to conduct additional screening based on the number of applications and their quality. Government, semi-government, and PSU employees should arrange their applications through proper channels, or they should submit No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview.
How to Apply for IIIT Vadodara Recruitment 2026
It is important to follow the instructions correctly to avoid rejection. First, candidates must complete the Google Form provided by IIIT Vadodara. Next, they must send the completed application form and the supporting documents with the signed application form.
The online application must be submitted by:
- September 15, 2026. The signed application form (along with supporting documents) must reach the following location by September 25, 2026:
- Establishment Section, Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara, Block No. 9, c/o Government Engineering College Campus Sector 28, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382028
Applications without the prescribed fee, incomplete applications, or applications without supporting documents will be rejected.
Faculty Benefits at IIIT Vadodara
Appointed faculty members of the Institute are also provided with a number of benefits. These benefits include a Cumulative Professional Development Allowance of ₹3 lakh for every three years, sponsored R&D projects and consultancy, reimbursements of telephone bills of ₹ 1,000 per month, and a medical insurance cover of ₹10 lakh.
The benefits provide a research-development dimension to the employment beyond the salary.
Final Thoughts
The IIIT Vadodara Recruitment 2026 has 25 Assistant Professor Grade-II vacancies settled in three sought-after academic disciplines and has a well-defined research requirement. For applicants, the best fit will not only be a PhD. The institute expects the applicant to have a First Class academic performance and two published research papers. With a high number of applications, the competition gets intense during the shortlisting.
The procedural risk is to fill the Google Form, pay the application fee, prepare the application as per the instructions/ norms, and ensure that the application is signed and a hard copy is dispatched to Gandhinagar by September 25. The application is considered complete if the online form is filled out before September 15, 2026. Therefore, the candidates should maintain a gap of minimum 10 days between the two deadlines and not assume that the first deadline for completing the online form is the last step of the application process.
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