Overview
Chirasree Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (CCSID), Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur has released a recruitment notification for the post of Chair Professor and/or Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor (02 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Chirasree Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (CCSID), Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
- Qualification
- The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. Eligibility depends on the applicant's current position at IIEST Shibpur: Post: Who is eligible Chair Professor: A Professor from any Department of IIEST Shibpur Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor: An Associate/Assistant Professor from any Department of IIEST Shibpur All applicants also need: • A brilliant research record with proven recognition • Proven success in securing competitive research funding • Expertise in the Centre's research focus areas • Strong communication, networking and team-building skills • The ability to spend reasonable time at the Centre while still carrying out their duties in the parent department For the full eligibility of each post, see the official notification.
- Vacancies
- 02
- Advertisement No
- Advt. No. CD 1968, dated 28.10.2026 (W. Code DRC-049/26-27)
- Last date to apply
- 14 days from the date of publication on the Institute website (11.11.2026, counted from the notice date of 28.10.2026)
Important Dates
| Last date | 14 days from the date of publication on the Institute website (11.11.2026, counted from the notice date of 28.10.2026) |
| Notice date | 28.10.2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 14 days from the date of publication on the Institute website (11.11.2026, counted from the notice date of 28.10.2026) |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Post: Vacancies | Pay Chair Professor: 02 in total, for both levels | Rs. 30,000 per month honorarium (top-up) Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor: Rs. 20,000 per month honorarium (top-up) The notice does not fix how many positions go to each level. The expert committee will recommend whether the two positions are filled at the Chair Professor level, the Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor level, or both.
Eligibility
The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. Eligibility depends on the applicant's current position at IIEST Shibpur: Post: Who is eligible Chair Professor: A Professor from any Department of IIEST Shibpur Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor: An Associate/Assistant Professor from any Department of IIEST Shibpur All applicants also need: • A brilliant research record with proven recognition • Proven success in securing competitive research funding • Expertise in the Centre's research focus areas • Strong communication, networking and team-building skills • The ability to spend reasonable time at the Centre while still carrying out their duties in the parent department For the full eligibility of each post, see the official notification.
Selection Process
An expert committee will make the selection. Applicants may be asked to interact with the committee. The committee's recommendation decides whether the two positions are filled at the Chair Professor level, the Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor level, or both.
How to Apply
• Prepare a detailed CV with your ORCID link. • Write a cover letter and send it through your Head of the Department. Scan the forwarded letter. • Write a plan of research and development activities in the Centre's focus areas. • Combine the CV, the scanned cover letter and the research plan into a single PDF. • Email the PDF to [email protected], with a copy to [email protected]. • Send it so that it arrives within 14 days of the notice's publication on the Institute website. Documents in the single PDF: • Detailed CV with ORCID link • Scanned cover letter, forwarded through the Head of the Department • Plan of research and development activities in the Centre's focus areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IIEST Shibpur Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Chair Professor, Adjunct Associate / Assistant Professor Posts?
Last date: 14 days from the date of publication on the Institute website (11.11.2026, counted from the notice date of 28.10.2026); Notice date: 28.10.2026; Last date for receipt of applications: 14 days from the date of publication on the Institute website (11.11.2026, counted from the notice date of 28.10.2026)
What is the selection process?
An expert committee will make the selection. Applicants may be asked to interact with the committee. The committee's recommendation decides whether the two positions are filled at the Chair Professor level, the Adjunct Associate/Assistant Professor level, or both.