IHM Lucknow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 2 Senior Lecturer, Office Superintendent Posts

The Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Lucknow (an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India) has invited applications under Advertisement No. IHMLKO- 03/2026 for 2 posts: one Senior Lecturer (Pay Level 10, Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500, direct recruitment, post marked ST) and one Office Superintendent (consolidated pay of ₹42,720 per month, short term contract). Applications must reach the Principal by Speed Post on or before 2 December 2026.

IHM Lucknow Recruitment 2026 Overview

About IHM Lucknow

The Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Lucknow is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Its address is Sector -G, Aliganj, Lucknow-226024, Uttar Pradesh. The notice says educational qualifications, experience, age limit, pay scale and other terms of service are as prescribed by the NCHMCT, Ministry of Tourism, GoI, and the Recruitment Rules of the Institute.

Department-wise Vacancies

The notice invites applications from eligible Indian citizens for 2 posts in total.

Qualification and Experience

Senior Lecturer

The full-time degree or full-time three years diploma must be in Hotel Administration / Hospitality Management / Hotel Management / Hospitality Administration / Culinary Arts / Culinary Science, with minimum 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade, from any one of:

• NCHMCT or an NCHMCT affiliated institute
• An institute approved by AICTE
• An institute approved by the State Board of Technical Education
• An institute affiliated to a university duly recognized by UGC
• A Central/State/Deemed to be University recognized by UGC
• An equivalent degree/diploma of a foreign university/institution recognized by AIU

Essential experience (either one):

• At least 10 (Ten) years of experience in teaching and hotel industry together, including minimum 3 years teaching experience as Lecturer or equivalent in an institute affiliated to NCHMCT / AICTE / State Board of Technical Education / Recognized University; OR
• At least 10 years total experience (teaching and industry together) including hotel industry experience of minimum 3 years in supervisory capacity in a 3 star / Heritage or above category approved hotel, with 3 years experience in teaching and training.

Desirable: Ph.D. Degree; research paper publication in reputed journals.

Office Superintendent

Candidates also need working knowledge of office procedures, noting and drafting, record management, establishment matters and computer applications.

The detailed eligibility for each post is in the official notification on the Institute's website.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The crucial date for determining the age limit is 15 November 2026. The upper age limit is relaxable by 05 years for SC/ST candidates and departmental candidates, and as may be prescribed by the Government of India from time to time for other eligible categories. Departmental candidates are employees working in Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) and the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Noida.

Pay and Terms

Both posts carry the usual allowances as admissible to Central Government employees stationed at Lucknow. The posts are non-pensionable; however, the National Pension System (NPS) shall be applicable as per Government of India rules. The Office Superintendent post is on Short Term Contract; the notice does not state the length of the contract.

Application Fee

Candidates applying for more than one post must pay a separate application processing fee for each post. The notice does not state how the fee is paid.

Selection Process

Selection differs by post.

• Senior Lecturer: Personal Interview.
• Office Superintendent: Written Test and Interview.

Candidates in government service must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and other papers at the time of document verification/interview, as listed below. The notice does not print the dates of the test or interview.

How to Apply for IHM Lucknow Recruitment 2026

1. Get the application in the prescribed format from the Institute's website, www.ihmlucknow.com.
2. Fill in the application and attach a recent passport-size photograph and self-attested copies of relevant testimonials/documents.
3. Write "Application for the Post of ______" clearly on top of the envelope.
4. Address the envelope to: The Principal, Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow, Sector -G, Aliganj, Lucknow-226024, Uttar Pradesh.
5. Send it through Speed Post so that it reaches the address on or before 2 December 2026.

The notice says applications are by Registered post / Speed Post only in its detailed advertisement, and asks for Speed Post in the submission clause. Incomplete applications and applications received after the last date will not be entertained, and the Institute is not responsible for any postal delay or loss in transit.

Documents Required

• Application in the prescribed format
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Self-attested copies of relevant testimonials/documents
• Candidates in government service, at the time of document verification/interview: NOC from the present employer
• Candidates in government service, at the time of document verification/interview: duly attested copies of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs)/Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) for the preceding five years (from 2020–21 onwards)
• Candidates in government service, at the time of document verification/interview: Vigilance Clearance Certificate issued by the competent authority of the parent organization

Important Instructions

• Employees of Government, Semi-Government Organizations, Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory Bodies, Universities and other Government-funded Institutions shall apply through proper channel. They may submit an advance copy of their application.
• Without the NOC from the present employer at document verification/interview, the candidature of such candidates may not be considered.
• The Competent Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any application; fill, partially fill, or not fill any of the advertised posts; and modify or cancel the recruitment process, without assigning any reason.

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