IISER Tirupati Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

IISER Tirupati has released notification for 6 Assistant Professor Grade-II posts on contract basis. Candidates with a PhD in Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science and First Class at the preceding degree can apply online. Last date to apply is 30 April 2026. Fixed monthly salary is Rs. 1,00,895.

IISER Tirupati Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati (IISER Tirupati) has released Advertisement No. 27/2026 for 6 Assistant Professor Grade-II posts on a purely contract basis. IISER Tirupati is a premier autonomous institute of national importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, focused on high-quality science education and research. These positions are in Economics, Statistics, and Computer Science departments, and the selected candidates will teach BS-MS students and guide research projects. PhD holders with a strong academic record should apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total Posts: 6 (Assistant Professor Grade-II)

Category-wise Breakdown:

• Unreserved (UR): 3 posts
• OBC-NCL: 2 posts
• SC: 1 post

Disciplines covered: Economics, Statistics, and Computer Science.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a PhD in Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science from a recognised university.
• Academic Record: You must have First Class at the preceding degree (before PhD) and a consistently very good academic record throughout.
• Nationality: Only Indian nationals can apply.

Teaching and Research Areas

Economics / Statistics: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mechanism Design, Econometrics, Applied Econometrics, Game Theory, Agricultural Economics, Environment and Resource Economics, Operations Research, and Statistical Quality Control.

Computer Science: Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Computer Vision, NLP and Generative AI, Image Analysis, Applications of AI/ML in Healthcare, Biometric Recognition, Remote Sensing, Knowledge Graphs, Distributed Systems and Cyber Security, Cryptography, Data Analytics and IoT, Signal Processing, Data Mining, Data Science, and Optimization.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a fixed monthly salary of Rs. 1,00,895 per month.
• This is a consolidated amount for the contract position. No separate allowances (DA, HRA, etc.) have been mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: The institute may shortlist candidates based on qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed. Not all applicants will necessarily be called.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection process. Intimation will be sent via email only.
3. Document Verification: Relevant certificates, photographs, and testimonials will be collected at an appropriate stage.

Note: No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IISER Tirupati recruitment portal at recruitment.iisertirupati.ac.in.
2. Click on the link for Advertisement No. 27/2026.
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal, academic, and experience details.
4. Upload your passport-size photograph and relevant documents.
5. Submit the application before 5:00 PM on 30 April 2026.
6. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

For any difficulty in submitting the application, email facultyrecruitment@iisertirupati.ac.in.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 09 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 April 2026 (5:00 PM)

Important Terms

• The appointment is purely temporary and contractual and can be terminated at any time without notice or compensation.
• The initial contract is for one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
• The appointed person will have no claim of regular appointment or absorption in IISER Tirupati.
• You must join duty immediately on receiving the offer.

• Teach courses in Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science to BS-MS students at IISER Tirupati
• Guide and mentor students undertaking research projects and Master's thesis
• Prepare course materials, lesson plans, and evaluation papers for assigned subjects
• Conduct research and publish papers in your area of specialisation
• Assist in departmental academic and administrative activities
• Participate in curriculum development and academic planning