IIT Patna is an autonomous institution fully funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Ministry of Education, Government of India
Director, IIT Patna
Patna
Last Updated Nov. 15, 2025
Total Vacancies
1
Salary / Pay Scale
Rs. 2,25,000/- (Revised) per month
Age Limit
Preferably less than 60 years
Location
Patna
About Ministry of Education, Government of India
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The candidate/person should be a Ph.D. with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree, preferably in a branch of Engineering. In exceptional cases, candidates with Science, Mathematics or Management degrees may be considered.
Age Limit Details
The applicant should preferably be less than 60 years of age on the last date of receipt of the applications. The appointment will be made on contractual basis for a period of five years or till the attainment of 70 years of age, whichever is earlier, as per usual terms and conditions.
Salary & Pay Scale
The post carries a fixed pay of Rs. 2,25,000/- (Revised) per month, with allowances as per rules.
How to Apply
Interested individuals may apply giving their detailed resume in the prescribed format clearly bringing out research, teaching, industry-academia collaborations and administrative achievements, alongwith a two page justification in support of their candidature, a two page vision statement for the institution and contact details of at least two distinguished individuals well acquainted with their work.
The application typed in the prescribed format along with enclosures may be sent by Registered/Speed Post to The Under Secretary (TS.1), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Room No. 428 “C” Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 001 so as to reach the Ministry on or before 31st December, 2025.
Persons employed in Government Departments, Autonomous Organizations and Public Sector Undertakings, should send their applications through proper channel with an Advance Copy to the above address. Envelope containing the application form should be inscribed on top of it in bold “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR, IIT PATNA".
One copy of the application must be sent electronically (preferably in M.S. Word) to councilofiits@gmail.com.
Note: A certificate from the employer/competent authority stating that no vigilance case is either pending or contemplated against the applicant is to be attached with the application.
Important Dates
- Date PublishedNov. 15, 2025
- Application StartsN/A
- DeadlineDec. 31, 2025
- Exam DateN/A