Associate Professor Recruitment IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

Position Overview

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has invited online applications for this Associate Professor Recruitment in the Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications (IKSMHA) Centre. One position is available, in the areas of Contemplative Psychology, First-person Research Methods and Consciousness Studies. The post is in Academic Pay Level 13A2, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 1,39,600. Candidates with an outstanding track record can apply online from 17 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. No hard copy of the application needs to be submitted.

Please confirm these details with the recruiting institution before applying. Official website of IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh: https://iitmandi.ac.in/.

Posts advertised

Number of posts: 1

Associate Professor – Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications (IKSMHA) Centre (01 post)Areas: Contemplative Psychology, First-person Research Methods, Consciousness Studies

Eligibility (as stated in the advertisement)

Experience

All posts A minimum of 06 years of post Ph.D. experience in teaching/research/professional experience All posts At least three years of the above should be at the level of Assistant Professor in an academic institution, or Senior Scientific Officer/Senior Design Engineer or an equivalent position in a research organization or industry, as on the date of application

Candidate profile

• Candidates with an outstanding track record
• Demonstrated adequate experience of independent research, in terms of guidance of M.Tech. and Ph.D. students, a strong record of publications in journals of high impact factor, patents, laboratory/course development and/or other recognized relevant professional activities
• The Institute may consider candidates whose area of specialization and specific qualification lie outside those stated, provided they have an outstanding record

  Pay, type and location

• Salary Academic Pay Level 13A2 as per the 7th CPC, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 1,39,600. Employment type Full time Job location Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
• Important dates

Notification Date 16 October 2026 Application Start Date 17 October 2026 Last Date to Apply Online 6 November 2026 Walk-in/Interview Date Not Applicable – Details will be sent to the communication channel mentioned in the notification for shortlisted candidates

How to apply

Apply mode Online Application fee As per notification. No application fee is mentioned in the notification. Apply online https://fap.iitmandi.ac.in/

Candidates need to apply online through the Institutes faculty application portal. They must upload all the relevant information and documents before finalizing the application, and keep a copy of the submitted application for their record. It is the applicants responsibility to keep the current employer informed about the application.

• Visit the online application portal https://fap.iitmandi.ac.in/
• Fill in the online application form with correct information, since incorrect or false information can lead to cancellation of candidature or appointment
• Upload all the relevant information and documents before finalizing the application
• Submit the application on or before 6 November 2026
• Keep a copy of the submitted application for your record
• Applicants employed in Government/Semi-Government organizations, Public Undertakings, Universities and Educational Institutions must apply through proper channel, or submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer at the time of the interview

Documents required

• Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
• Documents supporting qualifications and experience, uploaded in the online application as asked in the form
• Evidence of the research record, such as publications, patents, guidance of M.Tech./Ph.D. students and laboratory/course development
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, or application through proper channel, for those employed in Government/Semi-Government organizations, Public Undertakings, Universities and Educational Institutions; without it, the applicant is not permitted to attend the interview

Recruiting institution

Organisation IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Address Recruitment Section, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Mandi – 175075, Himachal Pradesh, India Official website https://iitmandi.ac.in/ Notification Open the advertisement

• Institutional Grants & Campus Perks
• Opportunity to join the IKSMHA Centre, which works on contemplative psychology, first-person research methods and consciousness studies
• Academic Pay Level 13A2 with a starting basic pay of Rs. 1,39,600
• Scope to guide M.Tech. and Ph.D. students and develop laboratories and courses
• Reimbursement of to and fro travel expenses within India for applicants called for interview
• Guest House accommodation on payment basis, subject to availability
• Selection Process Roadmap
• 01Shortlisting of applications as per criteria set by the Institute, which may set different as well as higher norms considering the specific requirement

02Interview/presentation of shortlisted candidates, which may be held only in selected specializations depending on requirement; exceptionally meritorious candidates in any area pertaining to the said specialization are also considered

03Shortlisted candidates are contacted only through the emails provided in the application form