Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya, a premier management institute established by the Ministry of Education at Bodh Gaya in Bihar, has invited applications for faculty positions through a rolling advertisement. The openings cover Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor across grades, and Professor/Associate Professor of Practice in academic areas such as Economics, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Information Technology Systems. Faculty members at the institute are expected to teach, carry out research, guide scholars and contribute to institution building, with the of Practice roles drawing on long industry or government experience.
IIM Bodh Gaya Professor, Associate Professor and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026
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About IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya
- Post Name
- Professor, Associate Professor and 5 more
- Job Location
- Bodh Gaya, Bihar
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Professor of Practice is appointed initially for two years, renewable for a maximum of up to 5 years based on performance and approval of the Director; regular appointments carry a probation period of 2 years.
Vacancy Breakdown
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor, Grade I
Assistant Professor, Grade II
Professor of Practice
Associate Professor of Practice
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| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Professor | |
| Associate Professor | |
| Assistant Professor | |
| Assistant Professor, Grade I | |
| Assistant Professor, Grade II | |
| Professor of Practice | |
| Associate Professor of Practice | |
| Grand Total | 0 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Professor
- Qualification
- Ph.D. with 10 years of experience out of which 4 years should be as Associate Professor. First Class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's Degree with a consistently good academic record. 5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's degree. Minimum eight ABDC-B/ABS-3 or one ABDC-A/ABS-4 and 6 ABDC-B/ABS-3 or two ABDC-A/ABS-4 and 4 ABDC-B/ABS-3 or three ABDC-A/ABS-4 and 2 ABDC-B/ABS-3 or four ABDC-A/ABS-4 publications indexed in either WOS or Scopus.
- Experience
- 10 years of experience out of which 4 years should be as Associate Professor
- Preferred
- A book published by a reputed publisher; one case with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald; minimum (preference) two FPM/Ph.D. guided
- Preference
- Ph.D. and/or teaching or research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes
Associate Professor
- Qualification
- Ph.D. with six years of experience out of which 3 years post Ph.D. experience should be as Assistant Professor or equivalent, or candidates from Industry (Government/PSU/Research Organization) having experience of 6 years at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor. First class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's degree with a consistently good academic record. 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's degree. Minimum five ABDC-B/ABS-3 or two ABDC-A/ABS-4 and one ABDC-B/ABS-3 or one ABDC-A/ABS-4 and three ABDC-B/ABS-3 publications indexed in either WOS or Scopus.
- Experience
- Six years of experience, of which 3 years post Ph.D. as Assistant Professor or equivalent; industry candidates need 6 years at equivalent level
- Preferred
- A book published by a reputed publisher; one case with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald; preference for FPM/Ph.D. guided
- Preference
- Ph.D. and/or teaching or research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes
Assistant Professor
- Qualification
- Ph.D. with five years of experience out of which 3 years post Ph.D. experience should be as Assistant Professor or equivalent, or candidates from Industry (Government/PSU/Research Organization) having experience of 5 years at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor. First class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's degree with a consistently good academic record. 5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's degree. Minimum four ABDC-B/ABS-3 or two ABDC-A/ABS-4 or one ABDC-A/ABS-4 and two ABDC-B/ABS-3 publications indexed in either WOS or Scopus.
- Experience
- Five years of experience, of which 3 years post Ph.D. as Assistant Professor or equivalent; industry candidates need 5 years at equivalent level
- Preferred
- A book published by a reputed publisher; one case with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald; preference for FPM/Ph.D. guided/TAC membership
- Preference
- Ph.D. and/or teaching or research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes
Assistant Professor, Grade I
- Qualification
- Ph.D. with three years of experience excluding Ph.D. experience, or candidates from Industry (Government/PSU/Research Organization) having experience of 3 years at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor. First class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's Degrees with a consistently good academic record. 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's degree. IIM Bodh Gaya follows the Australian Bureau of Deans Council's ABDC Journal Quality List; one paper in an A rated journal equals two papers in B rated journals. Minimum three ABDC-B/ABS-3 or one ABDC-A/ABS-4 and one ABDC-B/ABS-3 publications indexed in either WOS or Scopus.
- Experience
- Three years of experience excluding Ph.D. experience; industry candidates need 3 years at equivalent level
- Note
- A candidate who completed Ph.D. from IIT/IIM/IISc/IISER/NITIE or an equivalent institution in the last three years and does not have the requisite research publications may be considered for contractual appointment.
- Preferred
- One case with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald; a book published by a reputed publisher
- Preference
- Ph.D. and/or teaching or research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes
Assistant Professor, Grade II
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with more than one year of post-Ph.D. experience, or candidates from Industry (Government/PSU/Research Organization) having experience of more than one year of post-Ph.D. experience at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor. First-class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's and Graduation Degrees and in Class XII and Class X. 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's and Bachelor's degree. Minimum two ABDC-B/ABS-3 or one ABDC-A/ABS-4 publications indexed in either WOS or Scopus.
- Experience
- More than one year of post-Ph.D. experience
- Note
- A candidate who completed Ph.D. from IIT/IIM/IISc/IISER/NITIE or an equivalent institution in the last three years and does not have the requisite research publications may be considered for contractual appointment.
- Preferred
- One case with teaching notes published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald
- Preference
- Ph.D. and/or teaching or research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes
Assistant Professor, Grade II (Level 10)
- Qualification
- Fresh Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with less than one year of post-Ph.D. experience excluding Ph.D. experience; a candidate who has given the viva voce with provisional award of Ph.D. may also apply. First-class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's and Graduation Degrees and in Class XII and Class X. 5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's and Bachelor's degree. A minimum of one publication in an ABDC-B/ABS-3 category journal indexed in WOS or Scopus is mandatory, while two or more such publications will be considered desirable.
- Experience
- Less than one year of post-Ph.D. experience excluding Ph.D. experience
- Note
- Candidates who have given the viva voce with provisional award of Ph.D. may also apply.
- Desirable
- Two or more ABDC-B/ABS-3 publications indexed in WOS or Scopus
- Preference
- Ph.D. and/or teaching or research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes
Professor of Practice
- Qualification
- Substantial experience (minimum 20 years) in industry or government 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. Ph.D. is desirable but not essential; a lack of Ph.D. must be offset by demonstrated domain knowledge obtained from the field.
- Experience
- Minimum 20 years in industry or government
- Note
- Appointed initially for two years, renewable for a maximum of up to 5 years based on performance and approval of the Director; retirement age 65 years. Depending on relevant years of experience the candidate may be called Associate Professor of Practice or Professor of Practice.
- Evaluation
- Candidates are evaluated for exceptional contributions through unique expertise not available internally or potential contribution through teaching quality and exceptional service
Associate Professor of Practice
- Qualification
- Substantial experience (minimum 20 years) in industry or government 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. Ph.D. is desirable but not essential; a lack of Ph.D. must be offset by demonstrated domain knowledge obtained from the field.
- Experience
- Minimum 20 years in industry or government
- Note
- Appointed initially for two years, renewable for a maximum of up to 5 years based on performance and approval of the Director; retirement age 65 years.
- Evaluation
- Candidates are evaluated for exceptional contributions through unique expertise not available internally or potential contribution through teaching quality and exceptional service
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are shortlisted on the basis of papers published only in ABDC journals; the Screening Committee may raise the bar using academic, publication and work experience parameters if applications are overwhelming.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for interview; mere fulfilment of qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
Salary Structure
The pay carries DA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, LTC, Medical reimbursement, Children Education Allowance, NPS, reimbursement of telephone bills, incentive for research publications, faculty development fund for attending national and international conferences and membership of professional bodies as per IIM Bodh Gaya Rules. Faculty members are permitted to pursue management consulting with income sharing with the Institute as per rules.
Professor
Pay: Academic Level 14A, Rs. 1,59,100 to Rs. 2,20,200; entry pay Rs. 1,59,100
Associate Professor
Pay: Academic Level 13A2, Rs. 1,39,600 to Rs. 2,11,300; entry pay Rs. 1,39,600
Assistant Professor
Pay: Academic Level 13A1, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,04,700; entry pay Rs. 1,31,400
Assistant Professor, Grade I
Pay: Academic Level 12, Rs. 1,01,500 to Rs. 1,67,400; entry pay Rs. 1,01,500
Assistant Professor, Grade II
Pay: Academic Level 11, Rs. 68,900 to Rs. 1,17,200; entry pay Rs. 89,900
Assistant Professor, Grade II (Level 10)
Pay: Academic Level 10, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 98,200; entry pay Rs. 84,700
Professor of Practice
Pay: Academic Level 14A; overall compensation equivalent to that of a regular Professor (Rs. 1,59,100 to Rs. 2,20,200)
Associate Professor of Practice
Pay: Academic Level 13A2; overall compensation equivalent to that of a regular Associate Professor (Rs. 1,39,600 to Rs. 2,11,300)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | Academic Level 14A, Rs. 1,59,100 to Rs. 2,20,200; entry pay Rs. 1,59,100 |
| Associate Professor | Academic Level 13A2, Rs. 1,39,600 to Rs. 2,11,300; entry pay Rs. 1,39,600 |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level 13A1, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,04,700; entry pay Rs. 1,31,400 |
| Assistant Professor, Grade I | Academic Level 12, Rs. 1,01,500 to Rs. 1,67,400; entry pay Rs. 1,01,500 |
| Assistant Professor, Grade II | Academic Level 11, Rs. 68,900 to Rs. 1,17,200; entry pay Rs. 89,900 |
| Assistant Professor, Grade II (Level 10) | Academic Level 10, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 98,200; entry pay Rs. 84,700 |
| Professor of Practice | Academic Level 14A; overall compensation equivalent to that of a regular Professor (Rs. 1,59,100 to Rs. 2,20,200) |
| Associate Professor of Practice | Academic Level 13A2; overall compensation equivalent to that of a regular Associate Professor (Rs. 1,39,600 to Rs. 2,11,300) |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official IIM Bodh Gaya website.
- 2Open the faculty recruitment section for the rolling advertisement and the application form.
- 3Fill in the application form with all academic and professional details.
- 4Attach the supporting documents and publication details.
- 5Submit the application form online through the portal.
Important Details
- This is a rolling advertisement, so no last date to apply is fixed.
- For regular appointments there is a probation period of 2 years, and depending on academic credentials the Institute may offer a contractual appointment of one or two years.
- Papers published only in ABDC journals are considered for shortlisting.
- Mere fulfilment of the qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
- All qualifications must be from a UGC recognised University/Deemed University or an AICTE approved autonomous institution, and courses from autonomous institutions should be equivalent to the relevant AIU recognised course.
- Reservation policy applies as per Government of India rules.
Academic Areas
- Economics
- Strategy & Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Management
- Finance & Accounting
- Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
- Information Technology Systems & Analytics
- Humanities & Liberal Arts
- Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques
- Business Communication
- Business Law
Professor of Practice Terms
Professor of Practice is appointed initially for a period of two years and is renewable for a maximum period of up to 5 years based on performance and approval of the Director. In both cases the retirement age will be 65 years. Depending on the relevant years of experience, the candidate could be called either Associate Professor of Practice or Professor of Practice, and the overall compensation will be equivalent to that of a regular Associate Professor or Full Professor.
General Information
- Relaxation in qualification and experience or a higher start in the pay scale may be considered in the case of exceptionally bright candidates.
- Candidates called for interview to fill a vacancy may be considered for lower posts if they are otherwise found suitable.
- The list of waitlisted candidates will remain valid for 1 year from the date of declaration of result.
- Amendment or corrigendum, if any, will be placed on the Institute website only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates with a provisionally awarded Ph.D. apply?
Yes. For Assistant Professor Grade II at Academic Level 10, a candidate who has given the viva voce with provisional award of Ph.D. may apply.
Is a Ph.D. mandatory for the Professor of Practice posts?
No. A Ph.D. is desirable but not essential for Professor or Associate Professor of Practice, provided the candidate has at least 20 years of experience in industry or government and demonstrated domain knowledge.
Can a candidate be considered for a post lower than the one applied for?
Yes. Candidates called for interview to fill a vacancy may be considered for lower posts if they are otherwise found suitable.
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