Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong has released the IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification (No. B1-2301/2/2026-ADMN/340) for recruitment to Faculty Positions including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade-I, and Assistant Professor Grade-II in various Academic Areas. The official notification is dated 30 September 2026. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online through the official website www.iimshillong.ac.in/careers/ on or before 31 October 2026.
The online application process will begin immediately and continue until 31 October 2026. Candidates must submit their applications online through the Recruitment Portal. No other mode of application will be accepted.
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IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026
IIM Shillong is the 7th IIM established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in the year 2007. The Institute has been declared as an Institute of National Importance as per the IIM Act, 2017. The Institute is looking for dynamic and motivated Faculty with a passion for Teaching and Research. Candidates can check the key details of the IIM Shillong Faculty Notification 2026 in the table below.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong |
| Advertisement No. | B1-2301/2/2026-ADMN/340 |
| Notification Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Post | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade-I, Assistant Professor Grade-II |
| Total Vacancies | To be Notified |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Website | https://www.iimshillong.ac.in/careers/ |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 October 2026 |
| Selection Basis | Seminar and Interview |
| Job Location | Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Official Website | www.iimshillong.ac.in |
IIM Shillong Faculty 2026 Important Dates
The application schedule is particularly important because candidates must submit their applications online before the last date.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Application Begins | 30 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 October 2026 |
| Seminar and Interview | To be announced |
IIM Shillong Faculty Vacancy 2026
IIM Shillong has announced Faculty Positions across various Academic Areas. The vacancies are distributed across Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade-I, and Assistant Professor Grade-II positions.
| Name of the Post | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | Level-14A (Rs. 159100 – 220200) |
| Associate Professor | Level-13A2 (Rs. 139600 – 211300) |
| Assistant Professor Grade-I | Level-12 (Rs. 101500 – 167400) |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | Level-11 (Initial Basic Pay Rs. 73,100 in Pay Scale 68900 – 117200) |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | Level-10 (Initial Basic Pay Rs. 70,900 in Pay Scale 57700 – 98200) |
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)
Check Official Notice PDF Here
IIM Shillong Faculty Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification, experience and other conditions as on the specified eligibility date.
1. Professor
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 (Note: 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 (Min 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 reputed publisher will be counted as 1 paper in ‘C’ category of journal. • 1 case along with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald will be considered equivalent to 1 paper in ‘C’ category of journals. • Preference for FPM/Ph.D. guided. |
2. Associate Professor
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| 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. Candidates from Industry (Government/PSU/Research Organization) having experience of 6 years at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor (Note: 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 (Min 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 reputed publisher will be counted as 1 paper in ‘C’ category of journal. • 1 case along with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald will be considered equivalent to 1 paper in ‘C’ category of journals. • Preference for FPM/Ph.D. guided. |
3. Assistant Professor Grade-I
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| 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. Candidates from Industry (Government/PSU/Research Organization) having experience of 3 years at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor (Note: 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 (Min 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. Relaxation in number of publications may be considered in case of rich industry experience (International/National). • A book published by reputed publisher will be counted as 1 paper in ‘C’ category of journal. • 1 case along with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald will be considered equivalent to 1 paper in ‘C’ category of journals. |
4. Assistant Professor Grade-II (On Contract)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 they 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. |
IIM Shillong Faculty Application Form 2026
The online application process for IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026 is through the official website www.iimshillong.ac.in/careers/. Candidates must apply online on or before 31 October 2026.
Application Website: www.iimshillong.ac.in/careers/
Note: On submission of the Online Form, an Application Number will be generated and forwarded to the applicant’s email ID. All applicants are required to refer to the Application Number for future reference.
Steps to Apply for IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026
Follow the below step-by-step process to apply online for IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website of IIM Shillong i.e. www.iimshillong.ac.in/careers/.
- Find the Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification and click on it.
- Read the notification carefully and ensure you satisfy the requisite eligibility criteria.
- Click on the Apply Online link.
- Register yourself as a new user on the Recruitment Portal.
- Fill out all the required details in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Submit the application form and note down the Application Number generated.
- Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Note: Candidates already in Service are required to forward the printout of the Online application through Proper Channel to the “Chief Administrative Officer, IIM Shillong, Umsawli, Shillong – 793018, Meghalaya” or they may produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer at the time of interview.
IIM Shillong Faculty Selection Process 2026
The selection process for IIM Shillong Faculty posts is based on:
- Scrutiny and Shortlisting – Scrutiny and Shortlisting of the applications received in the Recruitment Portal will be carried out by the Institute as per requirement depending on the Academic Area(s) and Position(s) desired to be filled.
- Seminar and Interview – Shortlisted candidates will be called for Seminar and Interview as per recommendations of the Screening Committee constituted for the purpose. The decision of the Screening Committee is final.
- Document Verification – Shortlisted applicants will be required to forward by email scanned copies of all documents such as Educational Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets, Experience Certificates, Caste Certificate/Income Certificate/Disability Certificate (if applicable) and other documents and testimonials for verification.
Note: The Selection Committee may recommend candidates for appointments in different positions other than the actual position applied by the candidate either on regular basis with probation period of 2 years or on contract basis for a period of 2 years extendable by one more year, depending on the academic credentials.
IIM Shillong Faculty Salary 2026
The pay scale for the Faculty posts is as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix:
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level-14A | Rs. 159100 – 220200 |
| Associate Professor | Level-13A2 | Rs. 139600 – 211300 |
| Assistant Professor Grade-I | Level-12 | Rs. 101500 – 167400 |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | Level-11 | Initial Basic Pay Rs. 73,100 in Pay Scale 68900 – 117200 |
| Assistant Professor Grade-II | Level-10 | Initial Basic Pay Rs. 70,900 in Pay Scale 57700 – 98200 |
Note: Pay and Allowance are admissible as per Government of India rules/as per rules of the Institute.
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FAQs
Is IIM Shillong Faculty Notification 2026 released?
Yes. IIM Shillong released the notification (No. B1-2301/2/2026-ADMN/340) for recruitment to Faculty Positions including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Grade-I, and Assistant Professor Grade-II.
How many vacancies are announced for IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The exact number of vacancies is not specified in the notification. The recruitment is for various Faculty Positions across different Academic Areas.
What is the application mode for IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted only through online mode at www.iimshillong.ac.in/careers/.
When is the last date to apply for IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 31 October 2026.
What are the Academic Areas for IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The Academic Areas include Economics & Public Policy, Finance & Control, Information Systems & Analytics, Marketing, Operations & Quantitative Techniques, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources, and Strategy & Liberal Studies (including Sustainability, Business Communication & Entrepreneurship).
What is the educational qualification for IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree, with a very good academic record throughout. The experience requirements vary by post.
What is the selection process for IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes scrutiny and shortlisting, followed by Seminar and Interview. The decision of the Screening Committee is final.
What is the salary for IIM Shillong Faculty posts?
Professor: Level-14A (Rs. 159100 – 220200); Associate Professor: Level-13A2 (Rs. 139600 – 211300); Assistant Professor Grade-I: Level-12 (Rs. 101500 – 167400); Assistant Professor Grade-II: Level-11 (Rs. 68900 – 117200) or Level-10 (Rs. 57700 – 98200).
How to apply for IIM Shillong Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Visit www.iimshillong.ac.in/careers/, find the Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification, complete the registration process, fill in the required details, upload documents, and submit the application form before 31 October 2026.
