Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Experience, Emoluments and Career Growth for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor

                    

Experience

Professor                               : Five years at Associate Professor Level

Associate Professor            : Four years Teaching/ Research Experience of which at least 2 years should be at Assistant Professor Level

Assistant professor             : Significant research contribution.

Emoluments

Professor                               : Pay band 4 (Rs.37,400-67,000/- with Grade Pay of Rs.8,900/-).

            Associate Professor            : Pay band 4 (Rs.37,400-67,000/- with Grade Pay of Rs.8,700/-).

            Assistant professor             : Pay band 3 (Rs.15,600-39,100/- with Grade Pay of Rs.7,600/-).

            + HRA-20% and DA-27%.

Career Growth: Merit Promotion Scheme after pre-defined residency by virtue of individual excellence, without any reference to vacancies.

Other facilities:

·         Professional Update allowance.

·          Comprehensive medical coverage for self and family.

·          Subsidized canteen facility.

·         Three types of Incentives,  viz. Organizational Incentive (equal to 20% of the Basic Pay), Group Incentive (10% of the Basic Pay) and Individual Incentive (up to 6 increments) will be available to deserving employees after specified residency periods.

Support for Research

IIST actively encourages the faculty members to pursue research in their respective areas of interest. Adequate financial support will be provided for approved Research Projects. Participation in Conferences, Seminars etc will be encouraged, subject to the Institute policy. IIST has strong collaborative links with national and international research institutions of repute, which offer ample scope for participation in faculty exchange programmes, collaborative research activities etc.