Invitation for Faculty Positions at IIM Shillong
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong, established in 2007 and declared an Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act, 2017, is inviting dynamic and motivated applications for various Faculty Positions through a Special Drive targeting candidates from SC, ST, NC-OBC, PwD, and EWS categories. IIM Shillong aims to be an internationally recognized management institute with a global outlook grounded in Indian values, striving to impart ethical values and compassionate behavior. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate educators and researchers to join a premier management institution and contribute to its vision across diverse management areas.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: Indian Institute of Management Shillong
Job Title: Faculty Positions (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade-I, Assistant Professor Grade-II (On Contract))
Deadline: 22 November 2025
Details of Position
The following faculty positions are available across various Academic Areas, including Economics & Public Policy, Finance & Control, Information Systems & Analytics, Marketing, Operations & Quantitative Techniques, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources, and Strategy & Liberal Studies.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professor | Level-14A Pay scale of Rs. 159100 - 220200 |
| 2 | Associate Professor | Level-13A2 Pay scale of Rs. 139600 - 211300 |
| 3 | Assistant Professor Grade-I | Level-12 Pay scale of Rs. 101500 - 167400 |
| 4 & 5 | Assistant Professor Grade-II (On Contract) | Level-10 (Initial Basic Pay Rs. 84,700). Moves to Level-11 (Initial Basic Pay Rs. 89,900) after one year of post Ph.D. experience. |
Eligibility Details
General 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 Requirements:
- Professor: Minimum 10 years teaching/research/industrial experience, with at least 4 years at the level of Associate Professor in IITs, IIMs, IISc Bangalore, and IISERs or equivalent.
- Associate Professor: Minimum 6 years' experience, with at least 3 years at the level of Assistant Professor or equivalent. Industry/Govt/PSU experience of 6 years at equivalent level considered.
- Assistant Professor Grade-I: Minimum 3 years of teaching/research/industrial experience (exclusive of Ph.D. period). Fresh Ph.D. may be considered on a contract basis in exceptional cases.
- Assistant Professor Grade-II (On Contract): For bright young Ph.Ds. to teach and earn experience. No specific minimum experience required beyond Ph.D.
Screening Criteria Highlights:
- Academic Record: First Class or equivalent in Master's Degree and High Second Class (Min 55%) or equivalent in Bachelor's Degree.
- Relaxations: 5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's and Bachelor's degrees.
- Publications (Examples): Professor requires minimum 2 Research Papers in category A journal or 4 in B or 8 in C. Associate Professor requires minimum 1 Research Paper in A, 2 in B, or 4 in C. Assistant Professor Grade-I requires at least 2 publications in Web of Sciences/Scopus/ABDC Journal.
- Case studies published in Harvard Case Publishing / Richard Ivey / Emerald are considered equivalent to 'C' category papers.
Application Details
Application Deadline: 22 November 2025.
Method: Only online applications submitted through the Recruitment Portal on the Institute website will be considered.
Required Documents (for shortlisted candidates via email): Educational Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets, Experience Certificates, Caste Certificate / Income Certificate / Disability Certificate (if applicable) and other testimonials for verification.
For In-Service Candidates: Must forward the printout of the Online application through Proper Channel to the “Chief Administrative Officer, IIM Shillong, Umsawli, Shillong – 793018, Meghalaya" or provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
Important Conditions
- The invitation is open to all interested candidates for specified Faculty Positions and Academic Areas.
- Candidates interviewed by IIM Shillong in the past 1 year may not be considered unless they have significant updates.
- The Institute follows Govt. of India Reservation Policy for SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS, and PwD categories; relevant certificates must be provided.
- Mere fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview call. The Screening Committee reserves the right to devise its own criteria.
- The Institute may relax age, qualification, and experience requirements in exceptional/deserving cases.
- Part-time experience will not count towards requisite experience for shortlisting.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
Important Links
- Official Website: https://www.iimshillong.ac.in/
- Application Portal: Recruitment Portal Link
- Advertisement Reference: B1-2301/2/2025-ADMN/477 (Dated 17 October 2025)
