Higher Education
Assistant Professor in India
Assistant professors split time between teaching, publishing, and contributing to the academic ecosystem.
Median Salary
₹12.0 LPA
₹8.4 LPA – ₹17.4 LPA
Demand Score
83/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.1K
across India
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for assistant professors in India is robust. Hiring institutions report a 11% year-on-year increase in mandates, driven by new program launches and NAAC-driven faculty additions.
Salary Trend
Compensation typically falls between ₹8.4 LPA and ₹17.4 LPA, with experienced asst. professors in India commanding ₹17.4 LPA+ in premium institutions and international-curriculum schools. Total cost-to-company often includes performance incentives, professional development stipends, and accommodation for residential schools.
Career Path
Assistant Professors typically progress to Professor, Lecturer roles, or into senior faculty, research, and leadership tracks.
Key Responsibilities
- •Teach UG and PG courses
- •Publish peer-reviewed research
- •Guide doctoral students
Qualifications
- •Ph.D. / NET-qualified
- •Published research
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Assistant Professor jobs by city
Assistant Professor jobs in Delhi
1.5K openings · ₹13.8 LPA
Assistant Professor jobs in Mumbai
1.6K openings · ₹15.0 LPA
Assistant Professor jobs in Bangalore
1.8K openings · ₹14.4 LPA
Assistant Professor jobs in Hyderabad
1.4K openings · ₹13.2 LPA
Assistant Professor jobs in Chennai
1.3K openings · ₹12.6 LPA
Assistant Professor jobs in Pune
1.4K openings · ₹13.0 LPA
Assistant Professor salary insights
Hiring by institution type
Schools hiring Assistant Professors
K-12 schools across CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, and state boards form the largest hiring base for educators in India
Colleges hiring Assistant Professors
Undergraduate colleges hire lecturers, assistant professors, and trainers across arts, science, and commerce streams
Universities hiring Assistant Professors
Universities recruit professors, assistant professors, and research faculty, with strong demand at top private and central institutions
Coaching Institutes hiring Assistant Professors
Coaching institutes drive intense hiring for JEE, NEET, UPSC, and foundation faculty across metro and tier-2 cities
EdTech Companies hiring Assistant Professors
EdTech companies hire instructors, coding mentors, and trainers for online cohort programs and live class platforms
Skill Training Centers hiring Assistant Professors
Skill training centers hire trainers across coding, design, soft skills, and government skilling missions
Hiring by curriculum / board
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Assistant Professor in India is around ₹12.0 LPA, typically ranging from ₹8.4 LPA to ₹17.4 LPA based on experience, qualifications, and institution type.