Faculty Positions at BITS Pilani: Assistant Professor to Senior Professor (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai Campuses)
Job Description
BITS Pilani faculty recruitment for September 2026 is open for Assistant Professor to Senior Professor posts. The posts are in 13 departments across the Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai campuses. Apply online by 15 October 2026.
At a glance
- Posts: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor and Senior Professor (regular, full time)
- Where: Pilani (Rajasthan), K K Birla Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai campuses
- Entry basic pay: ₹75,300 to ₹2,11,300 a month, by level, plus DA
- Main need: A PhD and a strong record in top journals and conferences
- Apply by: 15 October 2026 (Thursday), online only
BITS Pilani hires on two tracks. The on-campus track is for teaching and research. A separate off-campus track (WILP) hires industry professionals to teach working students. This listing covers the on-campus track. Each department lists the subareas it wants, and many subareas show “No Vacancy”, so check your area before you apply.
About BITS Pilani faculty recruitment 2026
- Teach and run a research group in one of 13 departments: Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil, Computer Science and Information Systems, Economics and Finance, Electrical and Electronics, Mathematics, Management, Mechanical, Pharmacy, Physics, and Humanities and Social Sciences
- Computer Science openings cover AI and robotics, algorithms, architecture, software engineering and networks on several campuses
- Electrical and Electronics openings include VLSI, analog and RF IC design, embedded systems, radar, THz and quantum communication
- Other openings include process systems, organic and physical chemistry, finance, statistics, and pharmaceutics
The subareas and campuses differ by department. The on-campus vacancy page lists each subarea with the campus letter (P, G, H or D). Pick every campus you would really join.
Why this role matters
BITS Pilani is one of the few private institutes in India with Institution of Eminence status, and it hires across science, engineering, pharmacy and management at once. One application can reach up to four campuses.
Eligibility
- A PhD from a reputed institution, with a strong record in top-tier journals and conferences
- Industry or postdoctoral experience helps your application
- Three or more years as Assistant Professor elsewhere may qualify you for a higher entry level. The Selection Committee decides
- Professor-level applicants must show strength in teaching, research and administration
- If you have just submitted your thesis, you can still apply if you expect to finish within about 3 months
Applications go only through the online portal. BITS does not consider CVs sent by email or post. Incomplete forms are not reviewed. Shortlisted candidates give an online seminar, then referees may be contacted, and the final interview is in person.
Pay and duration
- Entry basic pay, from the BITS pay table: Assistant Professor Grade II ₹75,300 (Level 11) and Grade I ₹1,01,500 (Level 12) or ₹1,31,400 (Level 13A1); Associate Professor ₹1,48,100; Professor ₹1,73,900; Senior Professor ₹2,11,300
- Dearness allowance is added, currently 60% of basic pay, with 3% annual increments
- New faculty (Assistant Professor Grade I and above) can get a New Faculty Seed Grant of up to ₹20 lakh
- Other benefits in the BITS document include campus housing (subject to availability), leave travel concession and 60 days of vacation
How to apply
Read the on-campus vacancy and eligibility page and choose your department and campuses. Then apply through the online portal linked from the BITS Pilani faculty positions page. The last date is Thursday, 15 October 2026. The pay figures come from the BITS guide for prospective faculty (PDF).
Key dates
- Last date to apply: 15 October 2026
- Selection: department screening, online seminar, reference checks, then an in-person interview
- BITS says you will hear back either way. If there is no update after 3 months, contact the Faculty Affairs help desk
Please read the official BITS Pilani faculty positions page before applying, and browse more Assistant Professor jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
Official advertisement: www.bits-pilani.ac.in
How to prepare for this application
- Check the subarea table first: apply only where your area lists a campus. Skip subareas marked "No Vacancy". Name the subarea in your research statement.
- Write a short research plan: two or three projects you can start with the seed grant, and the funding agencies you will approach.
- Prepare a teaching statement: BITS runs first-degree, higher-degree and practice-school programmes. Say which courses you can teach from day one.
- Build a 30-minute seminar: the technical seminar is online. Test your audio, video and slides before the call.
- Pick your referees with care: they may be contacted after shortlisting. See more Assistant Professor jobs.
About BITS Pilani
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani was founded in 1964. It is a deemed-to-be university and holds Institution of Eminence status from the Government of India. It has campuses at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad in India and an international campus in Dubai.
