IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Professor Vacancies

IIM Bodh Gaya Initiates Faculty Recruitment for 2026

The Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya) has officially released a rolling advertisement for its 2026 faculty recruitment cycle. Starting from 5th October 2026, the premier business school is inviting online applications for several academic roles. Interested academics and industry professionals can access the application portal via the institute’s official website at www.iimbg.ac.in.

Because the notification serves as a rolling advertisement dated 5th October 2026, the institute has not specified a strict deadline for application submissions, nor has it disclosed the total number of exact vacancies. All selected candidates will be posted at the campus in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.

Available Positions and Salary Structure

IIM Bodh Gaya is hiring across multiple academic grades, specifically looking for candidates to fill the roles of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (Grades I & II), Professor of Practice, and Associate Professor of Practice.

Compensation aligns with the 7th CPC Academic Levels 10 through 14A, offering a broad pay range from Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 2,20,200. The specific entry pay matrix for each grade is structured as follows:

• Professor: Level 14A (Rs. 1,59,100 – 2,20,200) with an entry pay of Rs. 1,59,100
• Professor of Practice: Level 14A (Rs. 1,59,100 – 2,20,200) with an entry pay of Rs. 1,59,100
• Associate Professor: Level 13A2 (Rs. 1,39,600 – 2,11,300) with an entry pay of Rs. 1,39,600
• Associate Professor of Practice: Level 13A2 (Rs. 1,39,600 – 2,11,300) with an entry pay of Rs. 1,39,600
• Assistant Professor Grade I: Level 13A1 (Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,04,700) with an entry pay of Rs. 1,31,400
• Assistant Professor Grade I: Level 12 (Rs. 1,01,500 – 1,67,400) with an entry pay of Rs. 1,01,500
• Assistant Professor Grade II: Level 11 (Rs. 68,900 – 1,17,200) with an entry pay of Rs. 89,900
• Assistant Professor Grade II: Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 – 98,200) with an entry pay of Rs. 84,700

Appointed faculty members are entitled to extensive allowances per IIM Bodh Gaya rules. These perks include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Leased Accommodation, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Medical reimbursement, Children Education Allowance, and the National Pension System (NPS). Additional benefits encompass telephone bill reimbursements, financial incentives for research publications, and a faculty development fund to support attendance at international and national conferences, as well as memberships in professional bodies. The institute also allows faculty to participate in management consulting, subject to formal income-sharing arrangements.

Eligibility Criteria by Academic Grade

Academic requirements remain rigorous across all grades, with most demanding a First Class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in a Master’s Degree. Depending on the position, a 5% marks relaxation applies for SC/ST/PWD/DAP candidates, alongside a 3% relaxation for OBC applicants.

• Professor (Academic Level 14A): Requires a Ph.D. and 10 years of experience, including 4 years working as an Associate Professor. Candidates must hold a minimum of eight ABDC-B/ABS-3 or specified publication combinations indexed in WOS or Scopus.
• Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A2): Demands a Ph.D. with 6 years of experience, three of which must be post-Ph.D. as an Assistant Professor (or an equivalent level in Industry/Government/PSU/Research). A minimum of five ABDC-B/ABS-3 or specified WOS/Scopus publications is required.
• Assistant Professor (Academic Level 13A1): Necessitates a Ph.D. and 5 years of experience (3 years post-Ph.D. as an Assistant Professor or an industry equivalent). Applicants need at least four ABDC-B/ABS-3 or equivalent WOS/Scopus publications.
• Assistant Professor, Grade I (Academic Level 12): Requires a Ph.D. alongside 3 years of experience excluding the Ph.D. duration (or a 3-year equivalent industry background). A minimum of three ABDC-B/ABS-3 or equivalent WOS/Scopus publications is mandatory.
• Assistant Professor, Grade II (Academic Level 11): Demands a Ph.D. and more than one year of post-Ph.D. experience. A strict 60% minimum is required across Master’s, Graduation, Class XII, and Class X. Candidates need two ABDC-B/ABS-3 or one ABDC-A/ABS-4 publication in WOS or Scopus.
• Assistant Professor, Grade II (Academic Level 10): Aimed at fresh Ph.D. holders with less than one year of post-Ph.D. experience. Candidates who have completed their viva voce with a provisional Ph.D. award can also apply. A 60% minimum applies to Master’s, Graduation, Class XII, and Class X, alongside a mandatory single publication in an ABDC-B/ABS-3 category journal indexed in WOS or Scopus.
• Professor / Associate Professor of Practice (Level 14A/13A2): Designed for seasoned professionals holding substantial experience (minimum 20 years) within the government or industry sectors. Candidates must demonstrate practical impact and a strong potential to teach Leadership Development Program (LDP) courses full-time. While a Ph.D. is desirable for this track, it is not deemed essential.

Application Steps and Important Guidelines

Currently, the official notification does not mention any required application fee.

Candidates looking to apply should visit the faculty recruitment section on the official website at www.iimbg.ac.in. Once the online application form is accurately filled with academic and professional backgrounds, applicants must ensure all relevant supporting documents and publication proofs are securely attached before online submission.

IIM Bodh Gaya has issued clear directives regarding the shortlisting process. Incomplete applications will not be entertained under any circumstances. Crucially, only academic papers published within ABDC Journals will be considered during the initial shortlisting phase. The institute clarifies that meeting the basic qualifications does not automatically secure an interview invitation.

Educational qualifications must be obtained from a UGC-recognized University, a Deemed University, or an AICTE-approved autonomous institution. The Government of India’s Reservation Policy will remain strictly applicable throughout the hiring process. Depending on an applicant’s academic credentials, regular appointments carry a 2-year probation period, though the Institute retains the right to offer one or two-year contractual positions.

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