IIM Ranchi Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4 Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and More Posts

Indian Institute of Management Ranchi (IIM Ranchi) has invited online applications for the posts of Assistant Professor Grade-II, Assistant Professor Grade-I, Associate Professor and Professor in Information Systems & Business Analytics and Legal Studies & Responsible Business (Business Law), through regular recruitment. Pay starts from Rs. 70,900 (minimum basic) for Assistant Professor Grade-II and goes up to Rs. 2,20,200 for Professor. Applications must be submitted at iimranchi.ac.in/careers on or before 5:00 PM on 2 December 2026, under Advt. no. ADVT/IIMR/IPC-FR/ALL/2026/NOV.

IIM Ranchi Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, the age limit or the application fee.

About IIM Ranchi

IIM Ranchi describes itself as an autonomous institution founded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in December 2009. It currently offers a two-year MBA, MBA-HRM and MBA-BA, a full-time Ph.D., an Executive Ph.D. (ePh.D.) and an Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (Executive MBA).

Qualification and Experience

The minimum qualification for all four posts is a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates are required to have a good publication record in ABDC/ABS journals. Candidates must have made the final submission of their Ph.D. thesis for external review as on the last date of application. For designation-wise shortlisting criteria for experience, the notice refers to the Ministry of Human Resources Development circular F.No.23-1/2008-TS.II dated August 18, 2009, September 16, 2009 and September 22, 2009.

The research/teaching/industry experience is expected to be in a relevant area. All qualifications must be from a UGC recognized University/Deemed university or an AICTE approved autonomous institution (wherever applicable); courses from autonomous institutions should be equivalent to the relevant course approved/recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Pay and Terms

The notice gives these as the details of pay and the total minimum emoluments admissible at the time of joining. In addition, benefits such as LTC, medical re-imbursement, contribution towards EPF/NPS, faculty development allowance and financial support towards national and international conferences shall be permitted as per Institute norms. Faculty members are permitted to pursue industry consultation with income sharing as per the Institute rules. There is a provision for additional compensation for teaching/training, subject to fulfilling the minimum work-norm of the Institute.

Depending on the academic credentials of the candidate, the Institute may consider them for an offer on a contractual basis of one/two/three year(s). Relaxation in qualification and experience, or a higher start in the time scale, may be considered for exceptionally bright candidates.

IIM Ranchi Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The notice gives one set of expectations for all the faculty posts. Selected candidates are expected to:

• Teach across various programmes.
• Publish high-quality research papers in leading academic journals.
• Contribute to academic administration from time to time as per the norms set by the Institute.
• Engage in institution development.
• Conduct training programmes.
• Engage in consultancy work.

Candidates should have a strong academic background and an understanding of current developments in their field of expertise.

How to Apply for IIM Ranchi Recruitment 2026

1. Go to https://iimranchi.ac.in/careers/ and fill the online application form, using Advt. no. ADVT/IIMR/IPC-FR/ALL/2026/NOV. The notice says the application must be made in the appropriate format available online at https://www.iimranchi.ac.in/careers.
2. Submit the online application on or before 5:00 PM on 2 December 2026.
3. Persons already working in Central/State Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous organizations should send their applications through proper channel.

For technical problems in filling up the form, or any query about it, email the IT Office at [email protected] with a copy to the IPC Office at [email protected], or call 9547512477. The notice does not mention an application fee.

Documents Required

The notice names these documents, to be produced at the seminar/interview stage:

• Caste/category certificate in the prescribed format for central government employment, for reservation under the Government of India rules.
• For NC-OBC and EWS, a certificate valid for the current financial year.
• A No Objection Certificate from the current employer, for candidates already working in Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or autonomous organizations.

Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications in any respect will not be entertained.
• Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for seminar/interview, wherever applicable.
• The Institute reserves the right to devise its criteria for shortlisting, and to fill or not to fill positions in any of the advertised or any other specialization(s).
• The Institute’s decision on eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, equivalence of qualifications, mode of screening/selection and conduct of seminar/interview is final and binding. No correspondence will be entertained about the conduct and result of the seminar/interview or the reasons for not being called.
• Candidates called for seminar/interview to fill a vacancy may be considered for a lower post if otherwise found suitable.
• Candidates should regularly check the email ids given in the application form and the IIM Ranchi website. Those who do not respond within the provided time to any communication may be disqualified.
• The Institute reserves the right to seek vigilance clearance, and details of disciplinary action, pending court cases or F.I.R. against a candidate, during selection or post selection.
• Applications without a valid caste/category certificate may be summarily rejected.
• Canvassing of any nature, or bringing influence or pressure from any quarter, will be treated as a disqualification. Incorrect, false or incomplete information or documents may lead to summary rejection and termination of any appointment.
• Amendments and corrigenda, if any, will be placed on the Institute website only.

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