The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.
About the Institute
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu is an Institute of National Importance established by the Government of India, Ministry of Education in 2016 at Jammu. The Institute says it is looking for dedicated and committed faculty members who believe in institution building and have passion for excellence.
Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to make a relevant intellectual contribution to experienced and potential managers through teaching, training, research and published work. They should also have a strong academic background and understanding of current developments in the related field.
Areas of Faculty Positions
Applications are invited for faculty positions in the following areas and specialisations.
Qualification and Experience
For academic positions, the qualification, experience and other requirements are governed by the Ministry of Education guidelines. The age limit for Professor, Associate Professor, Professor of Practice and Associate Professor of Practice is not specified in the notice.
Professor
- Experience: the 4 years at Associate Professor level should be in IITs, IIMs, IISc Bangalore, NITIE Mumbai and IISERs, or at an equivalent level in any such other Indian or foreign institution/institutions of comparable standards.
- The candidate should have high research, training and consulting credentials.
- Marks: first-class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's and Graduation Degrees, and in Class XII or Class X.
- Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/DAP and 3% for OBC in X, XII, Bachelor's and Master's degree.
- Publications: minimum two papers in A*/A** category journals, or four research papers in "A - Category Journals", or eight in "B – Category Journals" in the relevant area of specialisation.
- Preference for FPM/Ph.D. guidance.
Associate Professor
- Experience: the 3 years should be as Assistant Professor at Level-12 or equivalent. The candidate should be able to interact with a diverse student body and executives and undertake research independently.
- Candidates from Industry (Government / PSU / Research Organization) may apply with post-Ph.D. experience of 6 years at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- Marks: first-class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's and Graduation Degrees, and in Class XII or Class X.
- Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/DAP and 3% for OBC in X, XII, Bachelor's and Master's degree.
- Publications: minimum one research paper in A*/A** category journals, or two research papers in "A - Category Journals", or four research papers in "B – Category Journals" in the relevant area of specialisation.
- Preference for FPM/Ph.D. guidance.
Professor of Practice
- The individual must have substantial relevant experience, with demonstrated understanding of and impact on practice, and the interest and potential to teach Leadership Development Program (LDP) courses as a full-time activity.
- Marks: first-class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's and Graduation Degrees, and in Class XII or Class X.
- A Ph.D. in the appropriate branch is desirable, but not essential. A lack of Ph.D. must be offset by demonstrated domain knowledge obtained from the field.
Associate Professor of Practice
- The individual must have substantial relevant experience, with demonstrated understanding of and impact on practice, and the interest and potential to teach Leadership Development Program (LDP) courses as a full-time activity.
- Marks: first-class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's and Graduation Degrees, and in Class XII or Class X.
- A Ph.D. in the appropriate branch is desirable, but not essential. A lack of Ph.D. must be offset by demonstrated domain knowledge obtained from the field.
- Depending on the years of relevant experience, a candidate could be called either "Associate Professor of Practice" or "Professor of Practice".
Senior Consultants
- Any outstanding scholar or eminent person above 55 years of age with minimum 20 years of experience may be appointed as Senior Consultant, whose association would help further the academic activities of the Institute.
- Age: the upper age limit for a Senior Consultant to serve the Institute is 70 years.
All qualifications must be from a UGC recognized University/ Deemed University or an AICTE approved autonomous institution (wherever applicable). Courses offered by autonomous institutions should be equivalent to the relevant course approved/ recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Journal Quality Categories
IIM Jammu follows the journal quality categorisation below.
One paper in an A*/A** rated journal equals two papers in A-rated journals, which equal four papers in B-category journals. Two cases along with a teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing, Richard Ivey or Emerald are considered equivalent to one paper in a "B" category journal.
Pay and Terms
The scales for Professor and Associate Professor are under the 7th Pay Commission w.e.f. 1 January 2016.
Professor and Associate Professor
- The pay carries allowances such as DA (currently 60% of basic), Leased Accommodation/HRA (20% of basic), LTC, Medical Allowance, Term Insurance, Children Education Allowance, NPS, Reimbursement of Telephone Bills, Incentive for Research Publications, Faculty Development Fund for attending National and International Conferences, Membership of Professional Bodies etc. as per IIM Jammu Rules.
- Faculty members are permitted to pursue MDPs and Management Consulting as per IIM Jammu Rules.
- For regular appointment, there would be a probation period of 2 years.
- For contractual appointment, depending on the academic credentials of the candidate, the Institute may consider an offer on a contractual basis of one/two years.
- A higher start in the pay scale may be considered for exceptionally deserving candidates.
Professor of Practice and Associate Professor of Practice
- Appointed initially for one/two years, renewable every year for a maximum period of up to 5 years based on performance. The retirement age will be 65 years.
- Selected candidates will get Consolidated Compensation, Accommodation, Medical Allowance, Term Insurance, Reimbursement of Telephone Bills, Incentive for Research Publications, Faculty Development Fund for attending National Conferences, Membership of Professional Bodies etc. as per IIM Jammu Rules.
- Faculty members are permitted to pursue MDPs and Management Consulting after meeting the minimum teaching requirements as per IIM Jammu Rules.
Senior Consultants
- The appointment may be for an initial period of one/two years, which may be extended as per the requirement of the Institute subject to satisfactory performance.
- Accommodation on campus is provided subject to availability, or a fixed HRA of Rs. 15000/-.
- Actual telephone reimbursement up to Rs. 1500/- pm and medical allowances as per IIM Jammu Rules.
- Incentives for research publications, training and consulting as per IIM Jammu Rules. All other terms and conditions apply as per IIM Jammu Rules for contract employees.
IIM Jammu Recruitment 2026 Job Description
Faculty positions
- Faculty members are expected to carry out research, design and teach courses, engage in institution development, conduct training programmes and undertake consultancy.
Senior Consultants
Senior academicians and professionals are required at IIM Jammu for assignments as consultant in developing the academic and research programs, academic administration, taking classes at degree awarding programs, organising senior level management development programs (MDPs) and conducting consulting assignments. The job profile is:
- Senior Consultant will be given responsibility to head a 'Centre of Excellence' or any major activity of the Institute and may be designated as Head of the Centre or the Activity.
- He/she will teach a minimum two courses in UG/PG programs, conduct at least one MDP and organise one international conference per year on contemporary issues relevant to the Institute.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview before the Faculty Selection Committee. Papers published only in the journal categories listed above are considered for shortlisting of applications for regular/contractual positions. Mere fulfilment of the qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview.
The Institute will prepare an area-wise merit list, valid for one year, and the appointment letter will be issued as per the requirement of the Institute. Candidates called for interview to fill a vacancy may be considered for a lower post if otherwise found suitable. The interview date and venue are not specified in the notice.
How to Apply for IIM Jammu Recruitment 2026
- Go to the IIM Jammu website, www.iimj.ac.in, and open Faculty Positions under Jobs@IIMJ.
- Use the "Online Application for Faculty Recruitment" link for Advt. No. IIMJ/Advt./Faculty-Rect./2026/02.
- Submit the online application so that it is received by 10 December 2026, 5:00 PM.
Queries about the application go to [email protected] or phone 0191-2741400. The notice names no documents to be uploaded or enclosed.
Important Instructions
- Incomplete applications in any respect will not be entertained by the Institute.
- Candidates who applied in the last one year need not apply again unless there is a substantial addition in research publications as per IIM Jammu rules.
- The Institute reserves the right to consider and to fill or not to fill positions in any of the above and/or any other specialization(s).
- Relaxation in qualification and experience, or a higher start in the time scale, may be considered for exceptionally bright candidates.
- Reservation Policy will apply as per the Government of India Rules.
- No correspondence or queries will be entertained regarding e-mail delays, conduct and result of interview, and reasons for not being called for the research seminar and interview.
- Amendments and corrigendum, if any, will be placed on the Institute website (www.iimj.ac.in) only.
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