INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS

CHENNAI – 600 036

Advertisement No. IITM/R/1/2021 Dated 28.04.2021

IIT Madras invites applications from individuals with an established record of independent, high-quality
research and commitment to teaching and research for faculty position at the level of:

● ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (AP)

The requirement of various Departments is given below. Department wise specialization areas
and additional qualifications are available through https://facapp.iitm.ac.in as Annexure-1.

SNo Department SNo Department

1 Aerospace Engineering 7 Engineering Design
2 Applied Mechanics 8 Humanities & Social Sciences
3 Chemistry 9 Mathematics
4 Civil Engineering 10 Metallurgical and Materials
Engineering
5 Computer Science & Engineering 11 Ocean Engineering
6 Electrical Engineering 12 Physics

The reservation policy of the Ministry of Education, Government of India regarding SC/ST/OBC(NCL)
/EWS & Persons with Disabilities (PwD) will be applicable. Necessary supporting certificates must be
enclosed with the application form. Instructions from MoE issued till the date of interview will be
applicable. The number of vacancies will be fifty (50) approximately and the number of vacancies will be
liable to change. The percentage wise reservation will be as follows: SC-15%; ST-7.5%; OBC(NCL)-
27%; EWS-10%. Women and applicants from the reserved categories are encouraged to apply.

Qualification and Experience:

Basic Qualification and Experience for the posts are given below. Qualification and Experience will be
reckoned as on 18.05.2021.

A. QUALIFICATION
Ph.D., with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree. Specialization in the appropriate
area/branch with consistently good academic record throughout. Additional qualifications and
specialization areas sought in each department are available at https://facapp.iitm.in as Annexure-1.

B. EXPERIENCE
B.1. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Grade II & Grade I)
B.1.1. Assistant Professor (Grade II): Candidates with less than three years of industrial/ research/
teaching experience may be considered for this post.
B.1.2. Assistant Professor (Grade I): Candidates with at-least three years of industrial/research/
teaching experience may be considered for the post.
The experience gained while pursuing Ph.D is excluded for consideration.
Assistant Professor candidates should preferably be below 35 years of age as on 18.05.2021.
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C. APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE:

C.1. Applications are to be submitted online through the link for this advertisement at facapp.iitm.ac.in;
fillable forms and instructions can be found at the site. A scan of the signed copy of the datasheet
has to be uploaded using the online link. In case of any queries regarding the application
submission, please contact:
Dean (Administration)
IIT Madras
Chennai 600 036.
([email protected])
C.2. The completed application materials should be uploaded on or before 18.05.2021, 5:00PM (IST)

D. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM

D.1. Instructions for completing the application are available on the application website- please refer to
these instructions while filling the application. The application form/data sheet is a summary sheet
mainly for data collection for statutory and statistical purposes, and all sections as specified in D.2
of this document should be detailed in the Academic Profile as given below and uploaded as a PDF.

Other files as specified in Section 6 of the online application, must also be uploaded.

A single application form is sufficient for applying to multiple departments. Relevant departments
and positions can be selected in Section 7 of the online application after the required information in
the earlier sections are entered.

D.2. Upload a detailed Academic Profile which includes the following information:

D.2.1. Academic Qualifications and Experience in an academic CV format.

D.2.2. A Teaching Plan, indicating core courses from the IITM core courses master list (available at
the IITM website) that you can teach and also an expanded statement of your objectives and
long term interests in coursework development. For those with prior teaching experience, the
statement should contain student feedback ratings, profiles of “3 best courses” taught by the
candidate in the last five years (profile should include course outline/teaching plan, novel
methods used, if any, including online content, term papers, group activity etc.). The
statement should also include details of any teaching-related awards and details of
participation in teacher development programs as a participant or as a mentor.

D.2.3. A Research Plan, highlighting your current and past research interests and achievements.
Also, include your plans in the short and long terms. If applicable highlight the
accomplishments of research scholars guided, especially where one can take pride in the
work done or the role played in guidance.
Candidates are required to upload reprints of his/her three best papers published. In
addition, include a write-up on (a) why the work is essential (context), (b) a short description
of their technical contribution of these papers and (c) if based on collaboration with non-
students, the candidate’s specific contribution. The papers are to be uploaded in the upload
section of the online application.

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 For items D2.4 to D2.9 –
While listing the overall output as detailed in each sub-section, clearly indicate the total
output and output in the last 3 years".:

D.2.4. Details of journal/conference papers, listed in reverse chronological order:

Names of authors, the title of the paper, the name of the journal/conference, volume/
proceedings, pages (from – to), year, DOI if available, etc. Group the above as Journal
Publications and those papers presented at National / International Conferences. For each
paper, include citation count and Journal Impact factors as available.

D.2.5. Awards, Patents, Prizes etc. listing:

D.2.5.1. Nature, the name of prize/award, awarded by, awarded for, year of the award.
D.2.5.2. Name of the patent, year and details about the patent, etc. as well as the applicant’s
specific contribution vis-a-vis the co-inventors.

D.2.6. Research guidance (Ph.D./M.S. only with formal guide/co-guide status) listing:
Research degree, the name of the scholar, title of the thesis, year of award etc. The
applicant’s guidance role, i.e. is sole-guide/primary-guide/co-guide must be indicated.
Research guidance in progress may be indicated separately along with milestone(s) reached.

D.2.7. Role in and details of Sponsored Research & Consulting projects carried out, listing:
Type, Title of the project, duration, sponsor, value, co-investigators, if any, role of the
candidate and specific contributions, etc. Candidates should highlight specific contributions,
if any, pointing out the challenges overcome, the value of the work to the research
community/industry.

D.2.8. Other Activities like:

D.2.8.1. Textbooks and Monographs written, with details on contributions.
D.2.8.2. Continuing education programs/conferences organized (as an organizer or co-
organizer) etc.

D.2.9. Important service roles (institution building and student-centric roles) played in the institute in
which the candidate has worked, giving details of the roles undertaken, significant
accomplishments etc.

D.2.10. Scan of key degree certificates and any other relevant but brief information on academic
standing.

All of the above items (D.2.1. to D.2.10.) must be included in the academic profile for
completion of the application. If any item is not relevant “NR” may be indicated against it.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted for further assessment.

D.3. Candidates must contact the referees to send letters of reference directly to the Heads of the
concerned departments, I.I.T. Madras, Chennai 600 036 either by post or by email on or before
01/06/2021; email addresses are listed at the IIT Madras website (www.iitm.ac.in.)

E. AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
E.1. The document containing details of specific areas and faculty positions currently being sought for
recruitment in different departments is available at the facapp website (Annexure-1)
(https://facapp.iitm.ac.in). It is expected that faculty members will be affiliated to the department
that is most closely associated with their research interests. However, they may teach core courses
from other departments also to meet individual core course teaching load requirements.

E.2. Further details regarding various Departments, Faculty, Postgraduate Programmes and areas of
research can be reviewed at the individual departmental websites and also at www.iitm.ac.in
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F. PAY STRUCTURE

F.1. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Grade-II: 7th CPC Pay Level 10, Minimum Pay: ₹ 70900/-
The minimum starting pay to be fixed in Academic Pay Level-10 at Cell No.8 ₹ 70,900/-. In such
cases, on completion of one year of experience, the incumbent shall move to Academic Pay Level-
11. Subsequent placement in Assistant Professor Grade-I will be based on internal performance
assessment conducted after meeting experience requirements.

F.2. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Grade-I: 7th CPC Pay Level 12, Minimum Pay: ₹ 101500/-
For direct recruits minimum starting pay to be fixed in Academic Pay Level-12 at Cell No.1
₹ 1,01,500/-. On completion of 3 years as Assistant Professor Grade-I, the incumbent shall move
to Academic Pay Level-13A1 (₹ 1,31,400 - 2,04,700).

F.3. Pay level along with approximate total emoluments at the minimum of the scale:

Total emoluments
Post 7th CPC Pay Level With House Without House
Rent Allowance Rent Allowance
Pay Level: 10
Assistant Professor Grade-II
Minimum Pay: ₹ 70900/- ₹ 108400/- ₹ 91400/-
Pay Level: 12
Assistant Professor Grade-I
Minimum Pay: ₹ 101500/- ₹151500/- ₹127200/-

F.3.1 The posts carry allowances such as D.A., H.R.A, Transport Allowance (TA) and telephone
charges as per rules of the Institute, which at present correspond to those admissible to
Central Government employees stationed at Chennai. The benefits of LTC, Children
Education Allowance, and contribution towards New Pension Scheme (NPS) shall be
permissible as per GoI rules.

F.3.2 Depending upon the qualifications and experience, a higher starting salary may be offered
in deserving cases as decided by the Selection Committee.

G. OTHER SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF FACULTY

G.1. For candidates joining the Institute from abroad - Reimbursement of one-way economy class
airfare for travel for new recruits and his/her immediate family for joining the Institute from his/her
current place of work abroad and relocation allowance up to a maximum of ₹1,50,000/- or actual
whichever is less, subject to the condition that they serve the Institute for a minimum period of 3
years for new recruits.

G.2. For candidates joining the Institute from within India - Reimbursement of one-way economy class
airfare for travel for new recruits and his/her immediate family for joining the Institute from his/her
current place of work in India and relocation allowance up to a maximum of ₹1,10,000/- or actual
whichever is less, subject to the condition that they serve the Institute for a minimum period of 3
years for new recruits.

G.3. Initiation Grant of ₹ 5 lakhs on joining, to be used for initial research set up, travelling to
conferences etc. for new recruits.

G.4. A startup Grant of ₹ 20 lakhs or more for carrying out research for a period of 3 years.

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 G.5. A Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) of ₹ 3 lakhs for every block period of
3 years (Rupees one lakh per year) is made available to every member of the faculty on
reimbursable basis to meet the expenses for participation in national and international
conferences, payment of membership fee of professional bodies and contingent expenses
(subject to revision on account of 7th CPC).

G.6. No limit on the attendance at International Conferences without Institute financial assistance
subject to leave availability.

G.7. Accommodation: Fresh recruits, on arrival, may stay in Guest House up to a month on
concessional rates and allotment of single bedroom quarter on spot allotment basis subject to
availability.

G.8. The Institute encourages interaction of the faculty with industry, other research and professional
institutions. Consultancy is encouraged at IIT Madras and liberal consultancy policies are in
practice.

G.9. Professional visits can be undertaken during vacation period for carrying out scientific research
work.

G.10. Flexible Sabbatical Leave facility to collaborate with other researchers and industry.

G.11. Facilities for Research and Development activities exist in all the Departments and Centres.
These are being continuously modernized with contemporary equipment and services. Good
facilities also exist for computing. The Institute has a well-stocked library.

G.12. Medical Insurance for cashless in-patient treatment at leading hospitals and free outpatient
support in the well-equipped Institute Hospital for staff & dependents.

G.13. Most of the day-to-day facilities are available on the Campus including banks, post office, small
shopping center, schools (upto 12th standard), Crèche for children, well equipped hospital, sports
facilities including a swimming pool and vast play-grounds for field games. Cultural facilities
include film clubs, Classical music societies, debating and drama, hobbies club and the Staff Club.

H. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

H.1. Permanent faculty positions are open to Indian Nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and
overseas citizens of India (OCI). Appointment of foreign nationals for fixed period on contract
basis is permissible.

H.2. Political and security clearance from Ministries of External Affairs and Home Affairs may be
necessary for individuals with foreign passports.

H.3. Candidates employed in Government and Semi-Government Organizations, Public Undertakings,

University and Educational Institutions must apply through their present employers. If they
anticipate unavoidable delay in their applications being forwarded through proper channel, they
may submit advance copies of their applications through the portal with information to the Dean
(Admn.), IIT Madras.

H.4. Candidates are requested to send their application in the prescribed format only.

H.5. The Institute reserves the right to fill or not fill any or all the posts advertised.

H.6. The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for interview to a reasonable
limit on the basis of qualifications, experience and other academic achievements higher than the
minimum prescribed in the advertisement.

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 H.7. The invitation to candidate for interview merely indicates that it is felt that he/she with others may
be suitable for the post and conveys no assurance whatsoever that he/she will be recommended
or selected or his/her conditions specified in the application will be accepted.

H.8. The Institute reserves the right to screen and call only such candidates as are found prima-facie
suitable for being considered by the Selection Committee. Thus, just fulfilling the minimum
prescribed conditions would not entitle one to be called for interview.

H.9. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding reason for not being
called for interview / outcome of interview.

H.10. The Institute may consider candidates whose area of specialization and specific qualification lie
outside those stated herein, provided these persons have an outstanding record.

H.11. Outstation candidates called for personal interview will be reimbursed to & fro 2 Tier AC Railway
fare or economy class airfare by the shortest route, between the current place of duty / residence
within India and Chennai. If coming from abroad for personal interview, reimbursement is limited
to Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only) or the actual fare whichever is less based on the
shortest route to Chennai. However, to comply with COVID safety protocols, the seminar and
interview may be held through video conference.

H.12. The candidate is responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the application. If
it is found at a later date that any information given in the application is incorrect / false the
candidature / appointment is liable to be cancelled / terminated.

H.13. Candidates can get in touch with the Head of the concerned Department for additional information.

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