IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2025
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata has officially released the notification for IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2025 to fill Assistant Professor positions under a Special Recruitment Drive for backlog vacancies. This prestigious opportunity is open to qualified Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) across multiple disciplines.
The last date to submit online applications for IISER Kolkata Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 is 31 July 2025.
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IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Advertisement No. | IISER-K/SRD/DoFA/2025/1 |
| Total Vacancies | 8 (SC-3, ST-1, OBC-NCL-4) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Deadline | 31 July 2025 |
| Official Website | iiserkol.ac.in |
| Category | IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2025 Notification |
IISER Kolkata Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025: Department & Thrust Areas
IISER Kolkata invites applications for Assistant Professor positions across the following departments and specialized thrust areas:
Biological Sciences (DBS)
- Microbiology
- Chemical Biology
- Bioengineering and Biomaterials
Chemical Sciences (DCS)
- Chemical Biology
- Physical Inorganic Chemistry
- Battery Science
- Super-resolution Microscopy / Ultrafast Raman
Mathematics and Statistics (DMS)
- Statistics: All areas
- Probability: All areas
Physical Sciences (DPS)
- Soft Matter (Experimental)
- High Energy Experimental & Theory
- Quantum Information Processing
Computational and Data Sciences (CDS)
- NLP
- Data Science
- Machine Learning (ANNs, Deep Learning)
- ML in Basic Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)
- Applied Economics
- Econometrics
IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D. in the relevant field with first class or 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the preceding degree.
- At least 3 years of teaching/research/industry experience (excluding Ph.D. period).
- Minimum 6 publications as first author in Q1 journals (4 for DMS and CDS).
Age Limit
- As per GoI norms; applicants should be within the age limit prescribed for Assistant Professor positions.
IISER Kolkata Assistant Professor Vacancy 2025: Reservation
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 1 |
| OBC-NCL | 4 |
| Total | 8 |
Candidates must provide valid caste/category certificates issued by competent authorities. OBC candidates must ensure Non-Creamy Layer status and submit certificates not older than one year (after 01 April 2025).
Salary, Pay Scale & Benefits
Assistant Professor Grade-I:
- Academic Pay Level 12 with an initial basic pay of ₹1,01,500/-
- Eligible for Academic Pay Level 13A1 (₹1,31,400/-) after 3 years of satisfactory service.
Perks and Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA)
- New Pension Scheme (NPS) contribution
- Children Education Allowance, LTC by Air, Medical Reimbursement
- CPDA Grant of ₹3.0 lakhs for 3 years
- Relocation reimbursement up to ₹1.25 lakh (for international hires)
- Access to high-end research infrastructure and academic funding
- Telephone reimbursement, travel support, and research startup grants
IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
- Screening of Applications by Departmental Faculty Advisory Committees (DFAC)
- Shortlisting based on research quality, publications, and teaching potential
- Presentation and Faculty Interaction
- Interview with the Selection Committee
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email about the date and time of interviews. Applicants residing abroad may attend interviews virtually if they’ve previously engaged with the institute.
How to Apply for IISER Kolkata Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025
Candidates can apply by following these steps:
- Visit iiserkol.ac.in
- Navigate to the “Faculty Recruitment” section
- Click on the Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online link
- Fill in the online application form with accurate details
- Upload required documents (CV, certificates, publications)
- Ensure at least three reference letters are submitted to support the application
- Submit the form before 31 July 2025 (5:30 PM IST)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 16 June 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 16 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 July 2025 |
| Interview Schedule | Notified to shortlisted candidates only |
IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2025: Important Links
- IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Assistant Professor Posts
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