Multiple Vacanies at At Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur
Table of Contents
- Rolling Faculty Recruitment Overview
- Law-Focused Academic Units and Eligibility
- Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law
- Centre of Excellence in Public Policy, Law and Governance
- Experience and Pay Levels (by Cadre)
- Selection Process
- How to Apply (Online Only)
- Strategic Tips for Law Candidates
- For IP Law School
- For Public Policy/Law/Governance Centre
- Why Apply to IIT Kharagpur Law Units?
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) invites online applications for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions across multiple departments, including Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law and Centre of Excellence in Public Policy, Law and Governance, with the last date to apply being 31 January 2026.
Rolling Faculty Recruitment Overview
This is IIT Kharagpur’s rolling advertisement (R/01/2026) under which applications are accepted continuously, but the current cycle closes on 31.01.2026 via the dedicated faculty portal. The recruitment covers engineering, sciences, humanities, interdisciplinary areas, and specifically law-related academic units—making it highly relevant for law PhDs/LLM scholars with teaching or research exposure.
Law-Focused Academic Units and Eligibility
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law
Faculty positions here require:
- Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the LL.M. level (after LL.B.).
- Very good academic record throughout.
- For procedural laws: minimum 5 years’ litigation exposure in Civil/Criminal courts of India.
- Specializations: Tax law, Labour/Industrial Law, Criminal Law, Banking/Financial Laws, Insurance Law, Commercial Laws, Disability & Human Rights, Law & Technology, Procedural Laws.
Centre of Excellence in Public Policy, Law and Governance
Eligibility:
- Ph.D. with first class in MA/MSc/LL.M. (after BA/BSc/LL.B.).
- Very good academic record throughout.
General requirement across posts: Ph.D. must be awarded on or before the last date of application (31.01.2026).
Experience and Pay Levels (by Cadre)
| Post | Minimum Experience | Pay Matrix Level |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 10 years teaching/research/industrial (at least 4 years at Associate Professor level in IITs/IISc/IIMs/IISERs or equivalent) | Level 14A (₹1,59,100–₹2,20,200) |
| Associate Professor | 6 years teaching/research/industrial (at least 3 years at Assistant Professor level in specified institutions) | Level 13A2 |
| Assistant Professor Grade I | At least 3 years teaching/research/industrial (excluding Ph.D. period) | Level 12 (₹1,01,500+) |
| Assistant Professor Grade II (Contractual) | Less than 3 years | Level 10/11 (₹70,900/₹84,800 entry |
Age preference: Below 35 years for Assistant Professor (relaxable for outstanding candidates).
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on qualifications, research output (publications/h-index), teaching experience, and departmental needs.
- Mandatory videos (upload links to three 5-minute videos):
- Explanation of current research.
- Future research plan.
- Teaching demonstration.
- Departmental interaction + Interview (seminar/presentation).
IITKgp reserves the right to call only shortlisted candidates; applications without complete documents/videos are rejected.
How to Apply (Online Only)
- Portal: https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/Jobs/auth/facapps.htm
- Documents: Upload PDFs of degrees (10th onwards), experience certificates, publications list, caste/EWS/PwD certificate (if applicable).
- Last date: 31 January 2026 (no hard copies required post-submission)
- Technical help: erp.facrec@iitkgp.ac.in
Strategic Tips for Law Candidates
For IP Law School
- Highlight specialization alignment (e.g., Tax/IPR/Tech Law) + litigation exposure (court filings, arguments in listed areas).
- Emphasize publications in NUJS/IPR journals or SCC papers on commercial/procedural law.
- Teaching demo: Pick a current issue like AI/IPR or data privacy in contracts.
For Public Policy/Law/Governance Centre
- Showcase interdisciplinary work (law + policy/economics); Ph.D. thesis on regulatory governance or public law is ideal.
- Videos: Research plan on DPDP implementation or Mediation Act in governance resonates with Centre’s focus.
Why Apply to IIT Kharagpur Law Units?
- Rajiv Gandhi IP Law School: One of India’s few dedicated IP/tech-law programs; strong industry tie-ups (patent office, startups).
- Public Policy Centre: Emerging interdisciplinary hub blending law, policy, and tech governance.
- Perks: Startup grants, international conference funding, housing on campus.
