Path (a)
After 8 years (if holds No PhD)
Assistant Professor Stage 2
After 8 years
Assistant Professor Stage 3
After 5 years
Associate Professor
After 5 years
Professor
Path (b)
After 5 years (if holds PhD at joining Assistant Professor Stage 1)
Assistant Professor Stage 2
After 8 years
Assistant Professor Stage 3
After 5 years
Associate Professor
After 5 years
Professor