IACS Faculty Fellow Recruitment 2025: The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata has released the Faculty Fellow Recruitment Notification 2025 under a Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS categories. IACS is inviting applications from highly qualified and motivated researchers for faculty positions in various interdisciplinary schools.
This recruitment aims to enhance diversity and inclusion in the scientific research community by promoting faculty participation from underrepresented categories. Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Read on to know all the key details regarding IACS Faculty Fellow Recruitment 2025, such as vacancies, eligibility, application format, and selection process.
IACS Faculty Fellow Notification 2025 PDF
The notification (Advt. No.: IACS/ADVT/P/SRD-2025/417) was released on 6th May 2025. Interested candidates can download the official PDF and application format.
IACS Faculty Fellow Recruitment 2025 PDF
IACS Faculty Fellow Vacancy 2025
IACS is recruiting a total of 6 Faculty Fellows under reserved categories. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| EWS | 1 |
| OBC-NCL | 3 |
| SC | 1 |
| ST | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
IACS Faculty Fellow Salary and Pay Level
- Pay Level: Level 11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) under the 7th CPC
- Gross Monthly Salary: Approx. ₹1,36,405/-
- Includes DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per Central Govt. norms
- Pension benefits under the National Pension System (NPS)
Eligibility Criteria for IACS Faculty Fellow 2025
Educational Qualification
- Ph.D. in relevant disciplines
- Minimum 2 years of post-doctoral research experience
- Strong academic background with high-impact publications
Age Limit
- Upper age limit: 40 years (relaxation as per Govt. of India rules for reserved categories)
Desirable Experience
- Capability to teach UG/PG/PhD students
- Design and launch new academic courses
- Secure extramural research grants
- Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work across IACS Schools
Schools & Areas of Specialization
Faculty Fellows will be recruited into the following schools with specialization in key focus areas:
School of Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences (SAIS)
- Chemical Biology, Bioengineering, Disease Biology, Energy Materials, Flexible Electronics
School of Biological Sciences (SBS)
- Structural Biology, Neuroscience, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Epigenetics
School of Chemical Sciences (SCS)
- Organic Synthesis, Organometallic Chemistry, Biosynthesis, Metallo-enzymology
School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS)
- Algebra, Statistics, Computer Science, Cryptography, Big Data, PDEs
School of Materials Science (SMS)
- Quantum Materials, Solid-state Chemistry, Photovoltaics, Machine Learning in Materials
School of Physical Sciences (SPS)
- Quantum Optics, Gravitational Physics, String Theory
How to Apply for IACS Faculty Fellow Recruitment 2025
Candidates must apply in both email and hardcopy formats:
Email Submission
Email your complete bio-data to: [email protected]
Include:
- Full academic CV
- List of publications
- Research and teaching experience
- Future teaching and research plans
- Names of six referees
Hardcopy Submission
Send the duly filled application form (affix passport photo) with all supporting documents in a sealed envelope
Superscribe envelope with:
“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FACULTY FELLOW – ADVT. NO. IACS/ADVT/P/SRD-2025/417”
Address to:
The Director
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
2A & B, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur
Kolkata – 700032
Last Date: Within 60 days (or 75 days for North-East candidates) from publication in Employment News.
Important Points for Reserved Category Applicants
- Must provide a valid caste/category certificate (OBC-NCL certificate must be issued after 01.04.2025)
- EWS candidates must submit income and asset certificate valid for FY 2025–26
- Those who applied earlier (Advt. No. IACS/ADVT/P/06/1287 dated 16/11/2023) need not reapply. They may simply send an updated CV and valid category certificate.
FAQs
Q: Who can apply for IACS Faculty Fellow Recruitment 2025?
A: Candidates from SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS categories with a Ph.D. and 2 years of postdoc experience in science disciplines.
Q: What is the salary for a Faculty Fellow at IACS?
A: Pay Level 11 as per 7th CPC with a gross monthly salary of approximately ₹1,36,405.
Q: Can I apply to more than one school?
A: Yes, but separate applications must be submitted for each school.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: Applications must be submitted within 60 days (or 75 days for NE candidates) from the advertisement’s publication in Employment News.
