IIM Jammu Faculty Vacancy 2026: Professor, Associate Professor and Practice Posts Notification
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu has invited online applications for Professor, Associate Professor, Professor of Practice, Associate Professor of Practice and Senior Consultant posts. The advertisement is dated 11 November 2026 and covers nine management areas, from Communication to Operations. Regular Professors are paid in Level 14A (₹1,59,100 to ₹2,20,200). If you hold a Ph.D. and a strong research record, this is a serious opening in a central Institute of National Importance, located in Jammu.
The last date to apply is 10 December 2026, 5:00 PM, and the advertisement does not state how many posts are open. This guide covers the posts, areas, qualifications, pay, selection and the exact steps. You can also browse more teaching and faculty government jobs and Jammu and Kashmir government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights of IIM Jammu Faculty Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu |
| Advertisement | IIMJ/Advt./Faculty-Rect./2026/02, dated 11 November 2026 |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Professor of Practice, Associate Professor of Practice, Senior Consultant |
| Total Vacancies | Not stated in the advertisement |
| Job Location | IIM Jammu, Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Last Date | 10 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
IIM Jammu Faculty Posts and Areas 2026
The advertisement gives no vacancy number, either overall or for any post or area. It also says the Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill positions in any of these or any other specialisation. Reservation applies as per Government of India rules, but no category-wise split is given.
| Post | Nature of Appointment | Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Regular | All nine areas |
| Associate Professor | Regular | All nine areas |
| Professor of Practice | Contract, 1 or 2 years initially, renewable yearly up to 5 years based on performance | All nine areas, to teach Leadership Development Program (LDP) courses |
| Associate Professor of Practice | Contract, 1 or 2 years initially, renewable yearly up to 5 years based on performance | All nine areas, to teach LDP courses |
| Senior Consultant | Contract, 1 or 2 years initially, extendable on satisfactory performance | Heads a Centre of Excellence or a major activity |
The nine areas are Business Communication, Business Policy & Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Economics & Business Environment, Finance and Accounting, Indian Knowledge System, IT Systems & Analytics, Marketing Management, OB/HRM, and Operations and Supply Chain. Each area lists specialisations such as Corporate Communication, Competitive Strategy, Behavioral Finance, Cyber Security, Consumer Behavior, Talent Acquisition and Supply Chain Analytics. The full list is in the notification PDF.
Eligibility Criteria for IIM Jammu Faculty Posts
Academic qualifications and experience are governed by Ministry of Education guidelines, and all qualifications must be from a UGC recognised or Deemed University, or an AICTE approved autonomous institution (wherever applicable). If you hold a post graduate degree with a Ph.D., read your own row closely.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professor | Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree, and a very good academic record throughout. Minimum 10 years post-Ph.D. teaching, research or industrial experience, of which 4 years at Associate Professor level in IITs, IIMs, IISc Bangalore, NITIE Mumbai and IISERs, or an equivalent level in a comparable Indian or foreign institution |
| Associate Professor | Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class or equivalent, and a very good academic record. 6 years post-Ph.D. experience, of which 3 years as Assistant Professor at Level-12 or equivalent; or, for industry candidates (Government / PSU / Research Organization), 6 years post-Ph.D. at a level equivalent to Assistant Professor |
| Professor of Practice | Minimum 20 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years at a senior level in industry or government, and interest in teaching LDP courses full-time. Minimum qualification as per regular Professor. Ph.D. is desirable but not essential, though a lack of Ph.D. must be offset by demonstrated domain knowledge from the field |
| Associate Professor of Practice | Minimum 20 years relevant experience in industry or government, and interest in teaching LDP courses full-time. Minimum qualification as per regular Associate Professor. Ph.D. is desirable but not essential, with the same offset condition |
| Senior Consultant | An outstanding scholar or eminent person above 55 years of age with minimum 20 years of experience, holding a Post-Graduation in any stream or a Ph.D. from a reputed Institute or University |
Depending on years of experience, a Practice candidate may be called either Associate Professor of Practice or Professor of Practice.
Marks and Publication Conditions
For Professor and Associate Professor, you also need First-class (minimum 60%) or equivalent grade in your Master’s and Graduation Degrees, and in Class XII or Class X. The advertisement gives 5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% for OBC in X, XII, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. For Practice posts, the same 60% marks condition is listed.
| Post | Minimum Publications in Relevant Area |
|---|---|
| Professor | 2 papers in A*/A journals, or 4 in A-category, or 8 in B-category |
| Associate Professor | 1 paper in A*/A journals, or 2 in A-category, or 4 in B-category |
Preference goes to candidates with FPM/Ph.D. guidance experience. A Professor should have high research, training and consulting credentials. Only papers in the listed journal categories are counted for shortlisting.
| Category | Source |
|---|---|
| A | FT-50 |
| A* | ABDC-A/ABS 4 |
| A | ABDC-A/ABS 4 |
| B | ABDC-B/ABS 3 |
One A*/A paper equals two A-rated papers, which equal four B-category papers. Two cases with a teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing, Richard Ivey or Emerald count as one B-category paper.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Condition |
|---|---|
| Professor, Associate Professor | No age limit is printed |
| Professor / Associate Professor of Practice | Retirement age 65 years |
| Senior Consultant | Above 55 years; upper age limit to serve the Institute is 70 years |
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The advertisement prints no age relaxation; reservation applies as per Government of India rules.
What Is the Salary for IIM Jammu Faculty Posts 2026?
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | ₹1,59,100 to ₹2,20,200, Level 14A, entry pay ₹1,59,100 |
| Associate Professor | ₹1,39,600 to ₹2,11,300, Level 13A2, entry pay ₹1,39,600 |
| Professor / Associate Professor of Practice | Overall compensation equivalent to a regular Full Professor / Associate Professor (consolidated) |
| Senior Consultant | Consolidated emoluments of ₹1,50,000 per month |
The regular pay follows the 7th Pay Commission (w.e.f. 1 January 2016) and carries allowances such as DA (currently 60% of basic), leased accommodation or HRA (20% of basic), LTC, medical allowance, term insurance, children education allowance, NPS, telephone reimbursement, incentive for research publications and a faculty development fund for conferences, as per IIM Jammu rules. A higher start may be considered for exceptionally deserving candidates.
Practice posts get consolidated compensation, accommodation, medical allowance, term insurance, telephone reimbursement, publication incentive and a conference fund. A Senior Consultant gets campus accommodation subject to availability or a fixed HRA of ₹15,000, telephone reimbursement up to ₹1,500 per month and medical allowances. MDPs and management consulting are permitted as per IIM Jammu rules, and for Practice posts this applies after the minimum teaching requirements are met.
What Is the Selection Process for IIM Jammu Faculty 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Based on qualifications and publications in the listed journal categories |
| Research seminar and interview | The notes refer to a research seminar and interview; shortlisted candidates are invited for interview before the Faculty Selection Committee |
| Merit list | The Institute prepares an area-wise merit list, valid for one year |
A candidate called for interview may be considered for a lower post if found otherwise suitable. Regular appointments carry a probation of 2 years. Senior Consultant terms follow IIM Jammu rules for contract employees, and the Institute may offer a one or two year contract depending on academic credentials. Relaxation in qualification and experience, or a higher start, may be considered for exceptionally bright candidates.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Incomplete application | Incomplete applications in any respect will not be entertained |
| Applied in the last year | You need not apply again unless you have a substantial addition in research publications, as per IIM Jammu rules |
| Journal categories | Only papers in the listed journal categories are considered for shortlisting |
| Interview call | Meeting the qualifications and experience does not entitle you to an interview call |
| Positions | The Institute may fill or not fill positions in any of these or any other specialisation |
| Correspondence | No queries are entertained about e-mail delays, conduct or result of interview, or reasons for not being called for the research seminar and interview |
| Amendments | Any amendment or corrigendum is placed on the Institute website only, so check it regularly |
How to Apply Online for IIM Jammu Faculty Recruitment 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official notification page and read the full advertisement (link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Open the online application link for Faculty Recruitment (see Essential Links) |
| 3 | Fill in the form completely; incomplete applications in any respect are not entertained |
| 4 | Upload the documents and publication details the portal asks for |
| 5 | Submit before the deadline and save a copy of your confirmation |
The advertisement does not mention an application fee, so check the portal for any payment step.
IIM Jammu Faculty Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 11 November 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 10 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
No opening date is printed. The application link is live on the advertisement page.
Application Fee for IIM Jammu Faculty Posts
The advertisement mentions no application fee. If the online portal asks for a payment, follow the instruction shown on the form.
IIM Jammu Faculty Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Official Notification Page for IIM Jammu Faculty Recruitment 2026 (Advt 02/2026) – Professor, Associate Professor, Professor of Practice, Associate Professor of Practice & Senior Consultant Posts, Apply Online by 10 December
- Apply Online for IIM Jammu Faculty Recruitment 2026 (Advt 02/2026) – Professor, Associate Professor, Professor of Practice, Associate Professor of Practice & Senior Consultant Posts, Apply Online by 10 December
- Visit IIM Jammu Faculty Official Website
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- Join Jammu and Kashmir Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you have the research record and the experience for your post, do not leave this for the last evening. Apply by 10 December 2026, 5:00 PM and keep checking the Institute website for any corrigendum. For more openings, see other government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.