RGIPT: Assistant Professor (Grade I/II), Petroleum & Energy Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), an Institution of National Importance promoted by oil PSUs, invites applications for Assistant Professor posts. Departments include Petroleum Engineering & Geoengineering, Chemical & Biochemical, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science & Engineering, Energy and Human Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Management Studies. Posts are at the Jais and Bengaluru campuses. The advertisement is Advt. No.
- Typical window: rolling advertisement processed in two cycles each year (1 May and 1 November)
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in petroleum and energy domain areas
- Pursue front-end research and list proposed, ongoing and completed research projects in the application
- Write a teaching philosophy and strategy statement
- Undergo training at oil production units, onshore and offshore, and at refineries, as the faculty positions require
- Accept possible transfer between RGIPT campuses
Who can apply
- A PhD with first class or equivalent at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch, with a very good academic record throughout
- Assistant Professor Grade I needs 3 or more years of teaching, research or industrial experience after the PhD
- Assistant Professor Grade II (contract) is for fresh PhDs, who are on contract for the first three years
- The upper age limit for Assistant Professor is 35 years, as on 1 May 2026 (cycle I) or 1 November 2026 (cycle II), with relaxations for reserved categories
- Indian nationals, including PIOs and OCIs, may apply
How to apply
Fill in the online form on the institute website and submit it. Also email a copy with all supporting documents to frj@rgipt.ac.in. Applications are accepted at any time. The second-cycle cut-off is 11.59 PM on Sunday 1 November 2026, and interviews are held periodically.
Official page: rgipt.ac.in