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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.
Compensation
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 trajectory
Assistant Professors typically progress to Professor, Lecturer roles, or into senior faculty, research, and leadership tracks.
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Assistant Professor jobs by city
Assistant Professor jobs in Delhi
1.5K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Mumbai
1.6K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Bangalore
1.8K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Hyderabad
1.4K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Chennai
1.3K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Pune
1.4K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Kolkata
1.1K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Ahmedabad
1.2K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Gurgaon
1.5K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Noida
1.4K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Jaipur
990 openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Lucknow
935 openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Chandigarh
1.0K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Indore
990 openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Bhopal
880 openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Kochi
1.0K openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Coimbatore
935 openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Nagpur
880 openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Patna
825 openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Dehradun
935 openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Surat
990 openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Vadodara
935 openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Rajkot
880 openings · India
Assistant Professor jobs in Nashik
880 openings · India
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.