IIT Jammu Nutritionist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is engaging one Nutritionist on a retainership basis for one year, paid Rs. 3500 per mess kitchen visit and Rs. 5,000 per menu vetting assignment, with work as and when required by the Institute. The essential qualification is a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or an equivalent relevant discipline, with minimum two years of relevant experience. Apply online at https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in latest by 20.11.2026 (advertisement HR-81 dated 12 Nov 2026).

About IIT Jammu

Vacancy Details

The notice lists one (01) position.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or an equivalent relevant discipline from a recognized university or institution.
• Minimum two (02) years of relevant professional experience in nutrition assessment, dietary planning, menu preparation or vetting, preferably in institutional catering, hostels, hospitals, educational institutions or large-scale food service establishments.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, safe food handling and applicable FSSAI guidelines.
• Working with Educational Institutions.

Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility detail.

Pay and Tenure

Payment is made against services actually rendered and duly verified by the competent authority, in accordance with the applicable Institute procedures. It is payable at the approved rates for each visit and menu-vetting assignment actually completed and accepted by the Institute.

The engagement is initially for one (01) year from the date of commencement of the assignment. It may be extended for a further period, subject to satisfactory performance, the continued requirement of the Institute and approval of the competent authority.

IIT Jammu Nutritionist (Retainership Basis) Job Description

• Mess Kitchen Visits: visit the mess kitchens of IIT Jammu as and when required to assess food preparation practices, hygiene, sanitation, food handling and general kitchen conditions from a nutritional and food-service perspective.
• Menu Vetting: review and vet proposed mess menus to assess nutritional adequacy, dietary balance, variety, seasonal suitability and appropriateness of food items.
• Nutritional Assessment: evaluate the inclusion of essential food groups, protein sources, vegetables, fruits, cereals and other components required for a balanced diet.
• Recommendations: suggest improvements in meal composition, portion sizes, food combinations, nutritional diversity and healthier food choices.
• Menu Review Reports: provide written feedback on the menus reviewed, including recommended modifications wherever necessary.

How to Apply for IIT Jammu Nutritionist (Retainership Basis)

Candidates are required to submit the online application latest by 20.11.2026 through the IIT Jammu portal at https://apply.iitjammu.ac.in, along with the documents named below.

Documents named in the notice

• Updated curriculum vitae (CV) / detailed resume.
• Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
• Experience certificates issued by previous employers or organizations.
• Details of relevant professional experience in nutrition, menu planning and institutional food services.

Selection and Interview

IIT Jammu reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on their qualifications and experience, and to conduct an interaction/interview if required. It may accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason. The notice does not give an interview date or mode.

Important Instructions

• The engagement is purely on a retainership basis and does not confer any right to regular appointment or permanent employment at IIT Jammu.
• Services are required only on an as-and-when-required basis. No minimum number of visits or menu-vetting assignments is guaranteed.
• The selected candidate must maintain confidentiality regarding Institute records, menus, observations and other information obtained during the assignment.
• The Institute reserves the right to discontinue the engagement in accordance with the terms of engagement in the event of unsatisfactory performance or administrative requirements.
• The decision of the competent authority of IIT Jammu regarding selection and engagement is final.

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