IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor

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About the Post

The Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong) has invited online applications for Faculty Positions 2026 in various academic areas of management.

IIM Shillong is the 7th IIM established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in 2007. The Institute has been declared an Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act, 2017.

The Institute is looking for dynamic and motivated faculty members with a passion for teaching and research in various areas of management education. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IIM Shillong Recruitment Portal.

The advertisement was issued on 30 September 2026, and the last date to submit the online application is 31 October 2026.

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IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Indian Institute of Management Shillong
Advertisement No.	B1-2301/2/2026-ADMN/340
Advertisement Date	30 September 2026
Name of Recruitment	IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026
Name of Posts	Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade-I & Grade-II
Number of Vacancies	Not specified in the supplied notification
Academic Areas	Economics & Public Policy, Finance & Control, Information Systems & Analytics, Marketing, Operations & Quantitative Techniques, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources, Strategy & Liberal Studies
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	IIM Shillong, Shillong, Meghalaya
Last Date to Apply	31 October 2026

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Academic Areas

Faculty positions are available in the following academic areas:

1. Economics & Public Policy
2. Finance & Control
3. Information Systems & Analytics
4. Marketing
5. Operations & Quantitative Techniques
6. Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources
7. Strategy & Liberal Studies

Strategy & Liberal Studies includes Sustainability, Business Communication & Entrepreneurship.

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Vacancy / Faculty Positions

The notification lists the following faculty positions:

Sl. No.	Name of Post	Pay Level / Pay Scale
1	Professor	Level-14A — ₹1,59,100–₹2,20,200
2	Associate Professor	Level-13A2 — ₹1,39,600–₹2,11,300
3	Assistant Professor Grade-I	Level-12 — ₹1,01,500–₹1,67,400
4	Assistant Professor Grade-II	Level-11 — Initial Basic Pay ₹73,100; Pay Scale ₹68,900–₹1,17,200
5	Assistant Professor Grade-II	Level-10 — Initial Basic Pay ₹70,900; Pay Scale ₹57,700–₹98,200

Note: The supplied notification does not mention the number of vacancies for each faculty position.

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Eligibility Criteria

1. Professor

Eligibility Parameter	Requirement
Educational Qualification	Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree, with a very good academic record throughout.
Experience	Minimum 10 years of teaching/research/industrial experience, including at least 4 years at the level of Associate Professor in IITs, IIMs, IISc Bangalore and IISERs or at an equivalent level in comparable Indian or foreign institutions.
Research / Professional Credentials	High research, training and consulting credentials.
Ph.D. Experience	Experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. will not be counted.
Master’s Degree	First Class or equivalent grade with a consistently good academic record.
Bachelor’s Degree	High Second Class, minimum 55%, or equivalent.
Relaxation	5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master’s and Bachelor’s degree.
Research Publications	Minimum 2 papers in Category A journals, or 4 in Category B, or 8 in Category C journals.
Book	A book published by a reputed publisher will be counted as 1 paper in Category C.
Case Publication	One case along with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing, Richard Ivey or Emerald will be considered equivalent to 1 Category C journal paper.
Preference	Preference for candidates who have guided FPM/Ph.D.

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2. Associate Professor

Eligibility Parameter	Requirement
Educational Qualification	Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree, with a very good academic record throughout.
Experience	Minimum 6 years’ experience, including at least 3 years at the level of Assistant Professor.
Industry Candidates	Candidates from Industry, Government, PSU or Research Organizations with 6 years of experience at a level equivalent to Assistant Professor may also be considered.
Other Requirement	Ability to interact with a diverse student body and executives and ability to undertake research independently.
Ph.D. Experience	Experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. will not be counted.
Master’s Degree	First Class or equivalent grade with a consistently good academic record.
Bachelor’s Degree	High Second Class, minimum 55%, or equivalent.
Relaxation	5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master’s and Bachelor’s degree.
Research Publications	Minimum 1 paper in Category A journal, or 2 in Category B, or 4 in Category C journals.
Book	A book published by a reputed publisher will be counted as 1 paper in Category C.
Case Publication	One case along with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing, Richard Ivey or Emerald will be considered equivalent to 1 Category C journal paper.
Preference	Preference for candidates who have guided FPM/Ph.D.

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3. Assistant Professor Grade-I

Eligibility Parameter	Requirement
Educational Qualification	Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree, with a very good academic record throughout.
Experience	Minimum 3 years of teaching/research/industrial experience, excluding the period of doing Ph.D.
Experience Relaxation	In exceptional cases of candidates with excellent academic credentials, the experience requirement may be waived.
Fresh Ph.D. Candidates	A fresh Ph.D. may be considered for the position on contract basis.
Industry Candidates	Candidates from Industry, Government, PSU or Research Organizations with 3 years of experience at a level equivalent to Assistant Professor may also be considered.
Ph.D. Experience	Experience gained while pursuing Ph.D. will not be counted.
Master’s Degree	First Class or equivalent grade with a consistently good academic record.
Bachelor’s Degree	High Second Class, minimum 55%, or equivalent.
Relaxation	5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master’s and Bachelor’s degree.
Research Publications	At least 2 publications in Web of Science/Scopus/ABDC journals.
Publication Relaxation	Relaxation in the number of publications may be considered in case of rich international/national industry experience.
Book	A book published by a reputed publisher will be counted as 1 paper in Category C.
Case Publication	One case along with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing, Richard Ivey or Emerald will be considered equivalent to 1 Category C journal paper.

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4. Assistant Professor Grade-II — On Contract

Eligibility Parameter	Requirement
Educational Qualification	Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree, with a very good academic record throughout.
Nature of Position	Contract position; Assistant Professor Grade-II is not part of the regular faculty cadre.
Purpose	Appointment may be made to enable bright young Ph.D. candidates to teach and gain experience in premier institutions.
Initial Level	Level-10
Initial Basic Pay	₹70,900 per month
Level-10 Pay Scale	₹57,700–₹98,200
After One Year of Post-Ph.D. Experience	Candidate will move to Level-11 with initial basic pay of ₹73,100 per month.
Level-11 Pay Scale	₹68,900–₹1,17,200
Screening	Screening Committee may devise criteria based on relevant parameters to shortlist candidates.

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Salary and Benefits

The pay scales mentioned in the notification are as follows:

Post	Pay Level	Pay Scale / Initial Basic Pay
Professor	Level-14A	₹1,59,100–₹2,20,200
Associate Professor	Level-13A2	₹1,39,600–₹2,11,300
Assistant Professor Grade-I	Level-12	₹1,01,500–₹1,67,400
Assistant Professor Grade-II	Level-11	Initial Basic Pay ₹73,100; ₹68,900–₹1,17,200
Assistant Professor Grade-II	Level-10	Initial Basic Pay ₹70,900; ₹57,700–₹98,200

Pay and allowances are admissible as per Government of India rules and/or IIM Shillong rules.

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Selection Process

The selection process mentioned in the notification includes:

1. Application Scrutiny
2. Screening and Shortlisting
3. Seminar
4. Interview
5. Final Selection

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Seminar and Interview based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee.

The Selection Committee may recommend candidates for appointment to a position different from the position applied for, depending on their academic credentials.

Appointments may be made on a regular basis with a probation period of 2 years or on contract basis for 2 years, extendable by one more year, depending on the academic credentials.

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Application Fee

The supplied notification does not specify any application fee.

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	30 September 2026
Online Application Last Date	31 October 2026

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How to Apply?

Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the IIM Shillong Recruitment Portal.

1. Visit the official IIM Shillong website.
2. Go to the Careers/Recruitment section.
3. Open the Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification.
4. Select the appropriate faculty position and academic area.
5. Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
6. Upload the required documents and certificates.
7. Review all details before submitting the application.
8. Submit the application online.
9. After submission, an Application Number will be generated and sent to the applicant’s email ID.
10. Keep the Application Number and submitted application details safely for future reference.

Only applications submitted through the online Recruitment Portal will be considered for further scrutiny.

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Important Links

Particular	Link
Online Application Form	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Official Careers Page	Click Here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Join Telegram Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

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Important Instructions

• The recruitment is open to interested candidates for faculty positions in the specified academic areas.
• The Institute will scrutinize and shortlist applications according to its requirements for the academic area and position.
• Candidates applying under SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS and PwD categories must select the appropriate category in the Recruitment Portal and provide the relevant certificate when required.
• Mere fulfillment of the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview call.
• The screening criteria mentioned for each post are minimum criteria. The Screening Committee may devise additional criteria for shortlisting.
• The Institute may relax age, qualification or experience requirements in exceptional and deserving cases.
• The Selection Committee may consider relaxation in qualification and experience or a higher starting salary in the case of exceptionally bright candidates.
• Part-time experience will not be counted as the requisite experience for shortlisting.
• Qualifications must be from a UGC-recognized University/Deemed University or AICTE-approved autonomous institution, wherever applicable.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for Seminar and Interview.
• The Institute reserves the right to fill or not fill any or all posts.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• All official correspondence, including Seminar/Interview call letters and appointment letters, will be sent by email.
• No interim correspondence regarding the conduct or result of the Interview or reasons for non-shortlisting will be entertained.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit scanned copies of educational certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, caste/income/disability certificates and other documents.
• Candidates must provide documentary proof supporting the qualifications and experience declared in the online application.
• 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 an NOC from their current employer at the time of interview.
• The last date for submission of the online application is 31 October 2026.

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IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

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