Indian Institute of Technology Indore, an institute of national importance in Madhya Pradesh, is hiring for a single IPR Chair position under the DPIIT-IPR Chair project in its School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The role involves teaching intellectual property rights at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and carrying out independent IPR research in line with the SPRIHA Guidelines of DPIIT, Government of India.
IIT Indore IPR Chair Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
15 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
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Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 15 Oct 2026
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open30 Sept
- Applications Closed15 Oct
About IIT Indore IPR Chair Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Indore
- Post Name
- IPR Chair
- Job Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from Indian nationals only)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 70 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 10 years of IPR law practice for IP attorneys or professionals with significant recognition in IPR; 5 years at Level 12 or above for retired IP Office officials under CGPDTM; teaching and research experience in IPR for those eligible as UGC Professor or Associate Professor
- Tenure
- As per SPRIHA Guidelines of DPIIT
Vacancy Breakdown
IPR Chair
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| IPR Chair | 1 |
Eligibility Details
IPR Chair
An individual would be eligible to be appointed as an IPR Chair if he/she: (i) has served as, or meets the eligibility criteria for serving as, a Professor or an Associate Professor as prescribed by the UGC; and possesses sufficient teaching and research experience in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR); or (ii) is an IP attorney who has practiced IPR law for a minimum of ten years, OR any other professional who has gained significant recognition in the field of IPR with no less than ten years of experience in the said field; or (iii) is a retired official of the IP Office under CGPDTM, holding a doctorate degree, with a minimum of five years of experience working at Level 12 or above, such as Controller of Patents & Designs, Registrar of Trademarks & Geographical Indications, or Registrar of Copyrights.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| IPR Chair | An individual would be eligible to be appointed as an IPR Chair if he/she: (i) has served as, or meets the eligibility criteria for serving as, a Professor or an Associate Professor as prescribed by the UGC; and possesses sufficient teaching and research experience in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR); or (ii) is an IP attorney who has practiced IPR law for a minimum of ten years, OR any other professional who has gained significant recognition in the field of IPR with no less than ten years of experience in the said field; or (iii) is a retired official of the IP Office under CGPDTM, holding a doctorate degree, with a minimum of five years of experience working at Level 12 or above, such as Controller of Patents & Designs, Registrar of Trademarks & Geographical Indications, or Registrar of Copyrights. |
Age Limit
Not above 70 years
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of qualifications and experience.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear for an interview; original degree, certificate and experience certificates are verified at this stage.
Salary Structure
Rs. 1.5 Lakh per month (consolidated), with an annual increment of 3% of the current remuneration on completion of each 12-month period from the date of appointment
How to Apply
- 1Prepare an application on plain paper with a detailed CV listing degrees and certificates in chronological order and experience in research, industry and other fields.
- 2Attach attested copies of degree certificates and experience certificates.
- 3Submit the application online through the Google Form link given in the advertisement.
- 4Alternatively, send the application and documents by post or email to the Assistant Registrar, R&D Section, IIT Indore, 9th Floor, Abhinandan Bhawan, Indore 453552.
- 5Submit the complete application by 5:00 PM on 15 October 2026.
- 6Bring original degrees, certificates and experience certificates to the interview for verification.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application in plain paper with detailed CV including chronological discipline of degrees/certificates obtained
•Experience including research and industrial field
•Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate
•Original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview
Important Details
- No housing facility will be provided.
- In terms of medical facility, only OPD consultation will be provided.
- No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
Project Details
The position is for the DPIIT-IPR Chair project sponsored by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, under Principal Investigator Prof. Ruchi Sharma, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Indore.
Job Description
- IP Teaching at UG/PG Level
- Ability to carry out independent research in IPR matters and as per the guidelines of SPRIHA of DPIIT, Government of India
Contact
Phone: +91-731-6605266
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