The Indian Institute of Management Shillong, the seventh IIM set up by the Ministry of Education and an Institute of National Importance, has invited online applications for faculty positions at the levels of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. The openings span academic areas such as economics, finance, marketing, operations, information systems, organisational behaviour and strategy, offering teaching and research careers in management education at its campus in Shillong, Meghalaya.
IIM Shillong Recruitment 2026 - Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026B1-2301/2/2026-ADMN/340
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Last date 31 Oct 2026 · 13 days left
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About IIM Shillong Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Management Shillong
- Advertisement No.
- B1-2301/2/2026-ADMN/340
- Post Name
- Professor, Associate Professor and 2 more
- Job Location
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (This Advertisement is open to all interested candidates who wish to apply for various Faculty Positions in different Academic Areas as specified)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor Grade-I
Assistant Professor Grade-II
Assistant Professor Grade-II
Total0
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Professor | |
| Associate Professor | |
| Assistant Professor Grade-I | |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | |
| Grand Total | 0 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Professor
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) in the preceding degree, with a very good academic record throughout.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years teaching/research/industrial experience of which at least 4 years should be at the level of Associate Professor in IITs, IIMs, IISc Bangalore and IISERs or at an equivalent level in any such other Indian or foreign institution/institutions of comparable standards. He / She should have high research, training and consulting credentials.
- Screening Criteria
- Ph.D. with 10 years of experience out of which 4 years should be as Associate Professor (experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. will not be counted); first class or equivalent grade in Master's degree with a consistently good academic record; high second class (minimum 55%) or equivalent in Bachelor's degree; 5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's and Bachelor's degree; minimum 2 research papers in category A journal or 4 in category B or 8 in category C journal; a book published by a reputed publisher counts as 1 paper in C category; 1 case with teaching note publis
Associate Professor
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) in the preceding degree, with a very good academic record throughout.
- Experience
- Minimum of 6 years' experience of which at least 3 years should be at the level of Assistant Professor, and ability to interact with a diverse student body and executives, and ability to undertake research independently. Candidates from Industry (Government / PSU / Research Organization) having experience of 6 years at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor may also be considered.
- Screening Criteria
- Ph.D. with 6 years of experience out of which 3 years should be as Assistant Professor or equivalent (experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. will not be counted); first class or equivalent grade in Master's degree with a consistently good academic record; high second class (minimum 55%) or equivalent in Bachelor's degree; 5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's and Bachelor's degree; minimum 1 research paper in category A journal or 2 in category B or 4 in category C journal; a book published by a reputed publisher counts as 1 paper in C category; 1 case with teaching
Assistant Professor Grade-I
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) in the preceding degree, with a very good academic record throughout.
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of teaching/research/industrial experience (exclusive period of doing Ph.D.). However, in exceptional cases of candidates with excellent academic credentials, this experience requirement may be waived. A fresh Ph.D. may be considered for the position on contract basis. Candidates from Industry (Government / PSU / Research Organization) having experience of 3 years at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor may also be considered.
- Screening Criteria
- Ph.D. with 3 years of experience excluding Ph.D. experience (experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. will not be counted); first class or equivalent grade in Master's degree with a consistently good academic record; high second class (minimum 55%) or equivalent in Bachelor's degree; 5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's and Bachelor's degree; at least 2 publications in Web of Sciences/Scopus/ABDC journal, with relaxation in number of publications considered in case of rich industry experience (International / National); a book published by a reputed publisher counts
Assistant Professor Grade-II
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) in the preceding degree, with a very good academic record throughout.
- Experience
- Assistant Professor Grade-II is not part of the regular faculty cadre. Appointment at this level may be made as Assistant Professors Grade-II (on Contract) to enable bright young Ph.Ds. to teach and earn experience in premier institutions.
- Note
- At the entry level candidates may be placed in Level 10 with initial basic pay of Rs. 70,900 per month in pay scale 57700 – 98200; after one year of post Ph.D. experience, he/she will move to Level 11 with initial basic pay of Rs. 73,100 per month in pay scale 68900 – 117200.
- Screening Criteria
- Screening Committee may devise a criteria based on relevant parameters to shortlist candidates.
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny and Shortlisting
Applications received on the recruitment portal are scrutinised and shortlisted by the Institute as per requirement depending on the academic area and position.
- 2Seminar
Shortlisted candidates are called for a seminar as per the recommendations of the Screening Committee.
- 3Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear for an interview; the decision of the Screening Committee is final.
Salary Structure
Professor
Pay: Level-14A Pay scale of Rs. 159100 – 220200
Associate Professor
Pay: Level-13A2 Pay scale of Rs. 139600 – 211300
Assistant Professor Grade-I
Pay: Level-12 Pay scale of Rs. 101500 – 167400
Assistant Professor Grade-II
Pay: Level-11 Initial Basic Pay Rs. 73,100 in Pay Scale 68900 – 117200; Level-10 Initial Basic Pay Rs. 70,900 in Pay Scale 57700 – 98200
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | Level-14A Pay scale of Rs. 159100 – 220200 |
| Associate Professor | Level-13A2 Pay scale of Rs. 139600 – 211300 |
| Assistant Professor Grade-I | Level-12 Pay scale of Rs. 101500 – 167400 |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | Level-11 Initial Basic Pay Rs. 73,100 in Pay Scale 68900 – 117200; Level-10 Initial Basic Pay Rs. 70,900 in Pay Scale 57700 – 98200 |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the IIM Shillong recruitment portal with your personal and contact details.
- 2Fill the online application form with correct personal, educational and experience details.
- 3Select the academic area and the faculty position you are applying for.
- 4Upload photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- 5Submit the application on or before the last date and note the application number generated on submission.
- 6Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
- 7Candidates already in service must forward the printout of the online application through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational Qualification Certificates and Mark Sheets
•Experience Certificates
•Caste Certificate / Income Certificate / Disability Certificate (if applicable)
•Other documents and testimonials
Important Details
- Only applications submitted online through the Recruitment Portal will be considered for further scrutiny, and an application number is generated and emailed on submission.
- Candidates already in service must forward the printout of the online application through proper channel to the Chief Administrative Officer, IIM Shillong, Umsawli, Shillong 793018, Meghalaya, or produce a No Objection Certificate from their current employer at the time of interview.
- Candidates who appeared in faculty interviews conducted by IIM Shillong during the past 1 year may not be considered unless they have significant updates or changes in their bio-data.
- Experience gained on a part-time basis is not counted as requisite experience.
- All qualifications must be from a UGC recognised University/Deemed University or AICTE approved autonomous institution, and courses from autonomous institutions should be equivalent to the relevant course approved or recognised by the Association of Indian Universities.
- The Selection Committee may recommend candidates for appointment to a position other than the one applied for, either on regular basis with a probation period of 2 years or on contract basis for 2 years extendable by one more year.
- Mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria is not a claim for an interview call, and the Institute may relax age, qualification and experience requirements in exceptional and deserving cases.
Academic Areas
- Economics & Public Policy
- Finance & Control
- Information Systems & Analytics
- Marketing
- Operations & Quantitative Techniques
- Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources
- Strategy & Liberal Studies (including Sustainability, Business Communication & Entrepreneurship)
Reservation Policy
The Institute follows the Reservation Policy as per Government of India rules. Candidates applying under SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS and PwD category must select the relevant category while applying on the Recruitment Portal and submit the relevant certificate in support of their claim in the event of shortlisting or selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do candidates already in service need to apply through proper channel?
Yes. Serving candidates must forward the printout of the online application through proper channel to the Chief Administrative Officer, IIM Shillong, Umsawli, Shillong 793018, Meghalaya, or produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview.
Is part-time experience counted for shortlisting?
No. The period of experience gained on a part-time basis is not counted as the requisite experience for shortlisting.
Can candidates who interviewed at IIM Shillong in the past year apply again?
They may not be considered, except if they have significant updates or changes to show in their bio-data.
Can the Institute appoint a candidate to a post other than the one applied for?
Yes. The Selection Committee may recommend candidates for appointment in different positions other than the actual position applied for, on regular basis with a 2 year probation or on contract for 2 years extendable by one more year.
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