IIMC Faculty Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 21 Professor & Assistant Professor Posts

IIMC Faculty Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 21 Professor & Assistant Professor Posts

Posted on: September 8, 2025
Category: Government Teaching Jobs in India
Qualification: Government jobs for phd In India, Government Jobs for Post Graduates
Location: Central Govt
Last date to apply: 6 Oct, 2025

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), a Deemed University under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, invites online applications for faculty positions in Journalism and Mass Communication at its main campus in New Delhi and regional campuses in Aizawl, Amravati, Dhenkanal, Jammu and Kottayam. Candidates with the required qualifications, experience and skills are invited to apply online by 6th October 2025. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, age and experience. Selection will be based on academic score and interview performance.

Category Wise Vacancy Details

Post NameCategoryNo. of Posts
ProfessorUR01
Assistant ProfessorUR7
OBC6
SC3
ST1
EWS2
UR (PwD)1
Total Posts21

Campus-wise Allocation for Assistant Professor Posts

CampusTotal PostsUROBCSCSTEWSUR (PwD)
New Delhi6321
Dhenkanal41111
Aizawl41111
Amravati211
Jammu11
Kottayam3111
Total20763121

Eligibility Criteria for IIMC Faculty Recruitment 2025

Post NameEligibility Criteria
Professor
  • Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of teaching/ research experience at University/ National level institutions.
  • At least 10 publications in peer-reviewed/ UGC-listed journals.
  • Total research score of 120 as per UGC criteria. OR an outstanding professional with a Ph.D.
    and 10 years of relevant experience.
Assistant Professor
  • Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent) in a relevant/allied subject.
  • Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC/CSIR OR hold a Ph.D. (as per
    UGC 2009/2016 regulations).
  • Candidates registered for Ph.D. before 11 July 2009 are exempt from NET/SLET/SET,
    subject to prescribed conditions.
  • Candidates with a Ph.D. from top 500-ranked foreign universities (QS/THE/ARWU)
    are also eligible.

Important Dates

  • Last Date for Online Application: October 6, 2025
  • Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: October 13, 2025 (5:00 p.m.)

Age Limit

  • Please refer to the Official Notification.

Application Fee

  • UR/OBC: Rs. 3,000/-
  • EWS/SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Rs. 1,500/-
  • Application Mode: Online

Pay Scale

  • Professor: Level 14
  • Assistant Professor: Level 10

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on UGC academic score.
  • Final selection through interview performance.
  • Interviews will be held in New Delhi.

How to Apply for IIMC Faculty Recruitment 2025

  • Visit the official IIMC recruitment portal at www.iimc.gov.in/vacancy.
  • Read the full notification carefully and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Click on the “Apply Online” link and fill in all required details accurately.
  • Upload self-attested copies of qualifications, experience, caste certificate (if applicable) and medical certificate (for PwBD).
  • Pay the application fee via Demand Draft as per the instructions.
  • Review and submit the application.
  • Send the hard copy of the application along with the Demand Draft and supporting documents to:
    Deputy Registrar, IIMC, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU New Campus, New Delhi – 110067 by 13th October 2025, 5:00 p.m.
  • Take a printout of the completed application for future reference.

FAQs

IIMC Faculty Recruitment 2025 – 21 apply online for the posts of Professor and Assistant Professor, is an official hiring drive by the Indian Institute of Public Communications. It provides opportunities for teaching in journalism and mass communication in its main and regional complexes. Eligible candidates will have to apply online before 6 October 2025.

Recruitment notification announced a total of 21 posts. These include 1 post for professors and 20 posts for assistant professors in various fields such as journalism, advertising and public relations, strategic communication and media business studies. 

Professor, having a Ph.D. and 10 years of teaching or research experience with publications is essential. Assistant Professor, a Master’s degree with 55% marks with NET/SLET/SET clearance or a Ph.D. (according to UGC norms) is essential. Ph.D. from a top 500 foreign university candidates are also eligible.

Important Links for IIMC Faculty Recruitment 2025

Official NotificationClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here
Apply OnlineClick Here

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Category

Teaching

Qualification

PHD, Post Graduation

Location

Central Govt

Last date to apply

6 Oct, 2025

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