Education Ministry Opens Applications for Director Posts at Three IITs
The Ministry of Education has invited applications for Director positions at IIT Delhi, IIT Indore, and IIT Mandi, with a deadline of October 31, 2026. Eligible candidates must hold a PhD, have at least five years of administrative experience, and a minimum of ten years as a professor, preferably in engineering, science, mathematics, or management. Applicants should be under 60 years old and submit a detailed resume, a justification for their suitability, a vision statement, and references. The Director role includes a fixed monthly salary of Rs 2.25 lakh plus allowances.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 10 Sept, 08:39 am. Other outlets followed.