IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Professor, Associate Professor and More Posts

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya), established by the Government of India, Ministry of Education, in 2015 at Bodh Gaya, has released its "Faculty Positions: October 2026" advertisement dated 28 October 2026. IIM Bodh Gaya invites applications for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Professor/Associate Professor of Practice in ten areas, and also for the Senior Consultant (Academics) post on contract. The last date for accepting applications is 18 November 2026.

IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview

The table below answers the key questions about the IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification.

The Institute seeks individuals who are passionate about teaching, research, and institution building, and who strive for excellence in academic and professional endeavors.

IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Vacancy 2026

The notification does not mention the number of vacancies for any post or area. It states that the Institute reserves the right to consider and to fill or not to fill positions in any of the above and/or any other specialization(s).

Posts Advertised

Areas for Faculty Positions

Applications are invited for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Professor/Associate Professor of Practice in the following areas:

The notification lists these areas for the faculty positions. It lists no areas for the Senior Consultant (Academics) post.

IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Important Dates

The notification advises candidates to visit the IIM Bodh Gaya website regularly for updates. Any amendment or corrigendum will be placed on the Institute website only.

IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Eligibility Criteria

For academic positions, the qualification, experience and related requirements are governed by the Ministry of Education guidelines. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to make relevant intellectual contribution to experienced and potential managers through teaching, training research and published work. Candidates should also have a strong academic background and understanding of current developments in the related field.

Faculty members are expected to carry out research, design and teach courses, engage in institution development, and conduct training programs and consultancy.

Meeting the minimum qualifications and experience does not by itself entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Qualification and Experience

The post-wise minimum qualification and experience requirements given in the notification are listed below. Academic levels are as mentioned in the notification.

Professor (Academic Level 14A)

• Ph.D. with 10 years of experience out of which 4 years should be as Associate Professor.
• First Class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's Degree with a consistently good academic record.
• 5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's degree.
• Minimum eight ABDC-B/ABS-3 or one ABDC-A/ABS-4 and 6 ABDC-B/ABS-3 or two ABDC-A/ABS-4 and 4 ABDC-B/ABS-3 or three ABDC-A/ABS-4 and 2 ABDC-B/ABS-3 or four ABDC-A/ABS-4 publications, indexed in either WOS or Scopus.
• A book published by reputed publisher will be preferred.
• One case along with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald will be preferred.
• Minimum (preference) two FPM/Ph.D. guided.
• Preference for candidates having Ph.D. and/or teaching/research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes.
• In case of overwhelming applications, the Screening Committee might use academic/publication/work-experience parameters as criteria for raising the bar and optimizing the application pool.
• If a candidate's academic credentials are excellent, however, does not have requisite research publications or experience, he/she may be considered for contractual appointment.

Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A2)

• Ph.D. with six years of experience out of which 3 years post Ph.D. experience should be as Assistant Professor or equivalent / Candidates from Industry (Government/PSU/Research Organization) having experience of 6 years at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor.
• First class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's degree with a consistently good academic record.
• 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's degree.
• Minimum five ABDC-B/ABS-3 or two ABDC-A/ABS-4 and one ABDC-B/ABS-3 or one ABDC-A/ABS-4 and three ABDC-B/ABS-3 publications, indexed in either WOS or Scopus.
• A book published by reputed publisher will be preferred.
• One case along with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald will be preferred.
• Preference for FPM/Ph.D. guided.
• Preference for candidates having Ph.D. and/or teaching/research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes.
• In case of overwhelming applications, the Screening Committee might use academic/publication/work-experience parameters as criteria for raising the bar and optimizing the application pool.
• If a candidate's academic credentials are excellent, however, does not have requisite research publications or experience, he/she may be considered for contractual appointment.

Assistant Professor (Academic Level 13A1)

• Ph.D. with five years of experience out of which 3 years post Ph.D. experience should be as Assistant Professor or equivalent / Candidates from Industry (Government/PSU/Research Organization) having experience of 5 years at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor.
• First class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's degree with a consistently good academic record.
• 5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's degree.
• Minimum four ABDC-B/ABS-3 or two ABDC-A/ABS-4 or one ABDC-A/ABS-4 and two ABDC-B/ABS-3 publications, indexed in either WOS or Scopus.
• A book published by reputed publisher will be preferred.
• One case along with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald will be preferred.
• Preference for FPM/Ph.D. guided/TAC membership.
• Preference for candidates having Ph.D. and/or teaching/research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes.
• In case of overwhelming applications, the Screening Committee might use academic/publication/work-experience parameters as criteria for raising the bar and optimizing the application pool.
• If a candidate's academic credentials are excellent, however, does not have requisite research publications or experience, he/she may be considered for contractual appointment.

Assistant Professor, Grade I (Academic Level 12)

• Ph.D. with three years of experience excluding Ph.D. experience / Candidates from Industry (Government/PSU/Research Organization) having experience of 3 years at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor.
• First class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's Degrees with a consistently good academic record.
• 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's degree.
• IIM Bodh Gaya will follow Australian Bureau of Deans Council's ABDC Journal Quality List.
• Equivalence of ABDC journals will be as follows: One paper in A rated journal = Two papers in B rated Journals.
• Minimum three ABDC-B/ABS-3 or one ABDC-A/ABS-4 and one ABDC-B/ABS-3 publications, indexed in either WOS or Scopus.
• One case along with teaching note published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald will be preferred.
• A book published by reputed publisher will be preferred.
• If a candidate has completed his/her Ph.D. from IIT/IIM/IISc/IISER/NITIE or at an equivalent level in any such other Indian or foreign institution/institutions of comparable standards in last three years and does not have requisite research publications, he/she may be considered for contractual appointment.
• Preference for candidates having Ph.D. and/or teaching/research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes.
• In case of overwhelming applications, the Screening Committee might use academic/publication/work-experience parameters as criteria for raising the bar and optimizing the application pool.
• If a candidate's academic credentials are excellent, however, does not have requisite research publications or experience, he/she may be considered for contractual appointment.

Assistant Professor, Grade II (Academic Level 11)

• Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with more than one year of post-Ph.D. experience / Candidates from Industry (Government/PSU/Research Organization) having experience of more than one year of post-Ph.D. experience at the level equivalent to Assistant Professor.
• First-class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's and Graduation Degrees.
• First-class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Class XII and Class X.
• 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's and Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum two ABDC-B/ABS-3 or one ABDC-A/ABS-4 publications, indexed in either WOS or Scopus.
• One case along with teaching notes published in Harvard Case Publishing/Richard Ivey/Emerald will be preferred.
• If a candidate has completed his/her Ph.D. from IIT/IIM/IISc/IISER/NITIE or at an equivalent level in any such other Indian or foreign institution/institutions of comparable standards in last three years and does not have requisite research publications, he/she may be considered for contractual appointment.
• Preference for candidates having Ph.D. and/or teaching/research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes.
• In case of overwhelming applications, the Screening Committee might use academic/publication/work-experience parameters as criteria for raising the bar and optimizing the application pool.
• If a candidate's academic credentials are excellent, however, does not have requisite research publications or experience, he/she may be considered for contractual appointment.

Assistant Professor, Grade II (Academic Level 10)

• Fresh Ph.D. in the appropriate branch with less than one year of post-Ph.D. experience excluding Ph.D. experience. The candidate who has given the viva voce with the provisional award of Ph.D. may also apply.
• First-class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Master's and Graduation Degrees.
• First-class (Min 60%) or equivalent grade in Class XII and Class X.
• 5% relaxation for SC/ST/DAP and 3% relaxation for OBC in Master's and Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of one publication in an ABDC-B/ABS-3 category journal indexed in WOS or Scopus is mandatory, while two or more such publications will be considered desirable.
• Preference for candidates having Ph.D. and/or teaching/research experience from AACSB/AMBA-BGA/EFMD-EQUIS accredited institutes.
• In case of overwhelming applications, the Screening Committee might use academic/publication/work-experience parameters as criteria for raising the bar and optimizing the application pool.
• If a candidate's academic credentials are excellent, however, does not have requisite research publications or experience, he/she may be considered for contractual appointment.

Professor/Associate Professor of Practice (Academic Level 14A/13A2)

• The purpose is to bring those who add value to the teaching programmes due to their experience and/or expertise in the world of practice. To be considered for the Professor of Practice contract, the individual must have substantial experience (minimum 20 years) in industry or government with demonstrated understanding of and impact on practice, and has the interest and potential to teach Leadership Development Program (LDP) courses as full-time activity.
• While a Ph.D. is desirable, it is not essential. However, a lack of Ph.D. must be offset by demonstrated domain knowledge, obtained from the 'field'.
• The candidates must be evaluated for their exceptional contributions either because of their unique expertise (which is not available internally) or because of their potential contribution to the institute through teaching quality and exceptional service.
• Professor of Practice will be appointed initially for a period of two years and is renewable for a maximum period of up to 5 years based on his/her performance and approval of the Director. In both the cases the retirement age will be 65 years.
• Depending on the relevant years of experience, the candidate could be called either "Associate Professor of Practice" or "Professor of Practice".
• The overall compensation of "Associate Professor of Practice" or "Professor of Practice" will be equivalent to that of regular Associate Professor or Full Professor.

Senior Consultant (Academics), Contract

Job Profile of Senior Consultant (Academics)

1. Work as a head of a 'Centre of Excellence' or any major academic activity of the Institute, as assigned and designated by the Institute.
2. Coordinating academic and research programs, academic administration, and international relations.
3. Mentoring existing faculty members in multiple roles of institutional requirements.
4. Teaching a minimum of two courses in undergraduate (UG)/postgraduate (PG) degree awarding programs per year.
5. Organizing senior-level management development programs (MDPs) and conducting at least one MDP per year.
6. Organizing one international conference per year on contemporary issues relevant to the Institute.
7. Conducting consulting assignments and pursuing institutional research with applicable performance incentives.
8. Any other institutional responsibility or task that may be assigned by the Director from time to time in accordance with the Institute's needs.

Other Qualification Conditions

All qualifications must be from a UGC recognized University/Deemed University or AICTE approved autonomous institution (wherever applicable). The courses offered by autonomous institutions should be equivalent to the relevant course approved/recognized by the Association of Indian University (AIU). Papers published ONLY in ABDC Journals will be considered for shortlisting of applications. Relaxation in qualification and experience/higher start in the pay scale may be considered in the case of exceptionally bright candidates.

IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Age Limit

The notification does not specify an age limit for the Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Professor/Associate Professor of Practice posts. For the Senior Consultant (Academics) post on contract, the age bracket is 50 - 70 years. For Professor of Practice, the notification states that the retirement age will be 65 years.

IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Application Fee

The application fee is not specified in the notification.

IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Salary

The notification gives the following pay scale under the 7th CPC and the entry pay for each faculty position.

The pay carries all other allowances such as DA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, LTC, Medical re-imbursement, Children Education Allowance, NPS, re-imbursement of telephone bills, incentive for research publications, faculty development fund for attending national and international conferences, membership of professional bodies etc. as per IIM Bodh Gaya Rules. Faculty members are permitted to pursue management consulting with income sharing with the Institute as per rules.

Senior Consultant (Academics) Remuneration

The maximum consolidated remuneration for the Senior Consultant (Academics) post on contract is Rs. 1,50,000/- per month. In addition, the notification mentions accommodation on campus subject to availability or a fixed HRA of Rs. 15000/-, actual telephone reimbursement up to Rs. 1500/- pm, and medical allowances as per IIM Bodh Gaya Rules.

IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Selection Process

The notification does not list the selection stages in detail. It mentions the following points about how applications are handled:

• Papers published ONLY in ABDC Journals will be considered for shortlisting of applications.
• In case of overwhelming applications, the Screening Committee might use academic/publication/work-experience parameters as criteria for raising the bar and optimizing the application pool.
• Mere fulfillment of the qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.
• Candidates called for interview to fill a vacancy may be considered for lower posts if they are otherwise found suitable.
• Depending on the academic credentials of the candidate, the Institute may consider them for an offer on a contractual basis of one/two years.
• For regular appointments, there would be a probation period of 2 years.
• The list of waitlisted candidates will remain valid for 1 year from the date of declaration of result.
• Reservation Policy will apply as per the Government of India Rules.

How to Apply for IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Recruitment 2026

The notification directs candidates to the IIM Bodh Gaya website for details and the Application Form. It does not describe the submission steps or state whether the application is online or offline. Candidates should follow the instructions on the official website.

1. Visit the IIM Bodh Gaya website, www.iimbg.ac.in.
2. Read the details of the post and area you are applying for, and obtain the Application Form from the website.
3. Complete the application in every respect, as incomplete applications will not be entertained by the Institute.
4. Apply on or before the cutoff date, 18 November 2026.

IIM Bodh Gaya Faculty Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications in any respect will not be entertained by the Institute.
• No correspondence, whatsoever, will be entertained from candidates regarding conduct and result of the interview and reasons for not being called for interview or selection.
• The Institute reserves the right to consider and to fill or not to fill positions in any of the above and/or any other specialization(s).
• Candidates are advised to visit the website of IIM Bodh Gaya (www.iimbg.ac.in) regularly for updates. Amendment/Corrigendum (if any) will be placed on the Institute website only.

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