IIM Jammu Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Management Jammu is filling one Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) post (UR, Regular/Contract) at Level 12, pay scale Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200 with entry pay Rs. 78,800 and allowances as admissible to Central Government employees. Applicants need at least 15 years of post-qualification experience, including 10 years at Senior Administrative Officer level. Apply online by 10 December 2026 with a fee of Rs. 590, then send the printed hard copy to CAO Office, IIM Jammu Jagti, Jammu 181221.

IIM Jammu Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at a Glance

About IIM Jammu

Indian Institute of Management Jammu is a management institute whose campus is at Jagti, Jammu. The notice lists the CAO post under its Non-Faculty Positions. The CAO provides administrative support for all the Institute's activities.

Who Can Apply

Essential qualification

• Post-graduate degree in any discipline with at least Second Class (55% marks), preferably with a post-graduate diploma in management from a reputed University/Institute, or Engineering graduates with a post-graduate diploma in management.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English.
• Proficiency in man-management with excellent interpersonal skills.

Experience

• At least 15 years of post-qualification experience in heading administration of a government department or reputed Management Education Institute/University/College/Commercial organization of national/international repute, out of which at least 10 years in the level of Senior Administrative Officer.
• Experience in institutes of repute like IIMs, IIT, IISER etc. will be preferred.

Desirable

• Proficiency in computer operations (MS Windows and MS Office) and Internet.

Age limit

The upper age limit is 55 years. The notice says the cut-off date for determining age may be kept as the first day of the month in which the advertisement is published in the newspapers or on the Institute website.

• Upper age criteria for government officials from CAG, Central/State Government, Defence Services/PSUs/IIMs/IITs/IISERs/Government Universities/Institutions may be relaxed on deputation.
• Upper age criteria may be relaxed by 5 years for a retired senior officer from Central/State Government, Defence Services/PSUs/IIMs/IITs/IISERs/Government Universities.
• Age relaxation is given to SC/ST/NC-OBC/DAP/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per existing Central Government rules, on production of the latest proof at the interview/written/skills test, if called.

Not eligible

• Candidates who applied for the same post in the last one year and were not shortlisted for the written/interview process.
• Candidates who applied for the same post in the last one year and appeared in the interview process. Those who were shortlisted but did not participate in the interview process are eligible.

Pay and Terms

The post is at Level 12 with pay scale Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200 and entry pay Rs. 78,800. In addition to basic pay, the post carries allowances as admissible to Central Government employees. A higher start in the pay scale may be considered for exceptionally deserving candidates.

The post is advertised as Regular/Contract. A retired officer, if selected, gets consolidated emolument as per Government of India Rules, i.e. the last pay drawn minus pension plus other perks and benefits. In that case the initial appointment is for 3 years on contract, and the contract may be extended annually subject to satisfactory performance and requirement of the Institute up to the age of 62 years.

Candidates may also be considered for appointment on contract for one/two years on consolidated salary. That contract may be extended based on performance and requirements of the Institute. Appointments are governed by the relevant service rules and regulations of the Institute as amended from time to time.

IIM Jammu Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Job Description

• Provide total administrative support for all the activities of the Institute.
• Lead a team of officers in the Institute and guide them in their day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate with the academic and administrative activities, including personnel, general administration, estate management, engineering, construction, stores and purchase, and contract services.
• Conduct the Board and Society meetings and follow-ups.
• Act as the First Appellate Authority under the RTI Act, 2005.
• Have thorough knowledge of the GeM portal, GFR 2017, FR&SR and relevant Central Government rules and procedures.

How to Apply for IIM Jammu Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

1. Fill in the online application form with full particulars of qualifications, experience, salary drawn and salary expected, along with names of two referees.
2. Pay the application fee of Rs. 590/- through the online payment link https://payments.iimj.ac.in/forms/153. No other mode of payment is accepted.
3. Provide the transaction reference number and upload the payment receipt.
4. Take a printout of the online application form.
5. Send the printout with all required supporting documents to "CAO Office, IIM Jammu Jagti, Jammu 181221" by Speed post/Courier within 03 days after the closing of the last date. Write "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _________" on the envelope.
6. Candidates working in Government/Semi-Government/Public Sector Undertakings must apply through proper channel by speed post/registered post. They send the printout of the completed application with all relevant supporting documents, duly self-attested, to "CAO Office, IIM Jammu Campus, Jagti Jammu 181221" on or before the closing date. The envelope is superscribed "Application for the post of ………………."

Candidature is considered only after the hard copy of the application form with the required supporting documents is received. The Institute is not responsible for any postal delay. Queries about the application go to [email protected] or phone 0191-2741400/336.

Application fee

The application fee is not refunded or readjusted under any circumstances.

Documents named in the notice

• Printout of the online application form.
• All relevant supporting documents, duly self-attested.
• Payment receipt with transaction reference number.
• At the interview/written/skills test, if called: originals of certificates, degrees, professional and technical qualification, work experience and age proof, proof for age relaxation and travel expense reimbursement.

Selection Process

For the post of Chief Administrative Officer, selection is made based on personal interviews. The interview may be online or offline as decided by the Administration, and any written test will be in offline mode. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Meeting the minimum qualifications and experience does not give any right to be called for the interview/written/skills test. The Institute's decision to call candidates is final. Outstation candidates called for interview are paid II-AC Class Railway Fare from the present/mailing address to the place of interview and back by the shortest route on production of proof of travel. Local travel is not reimbursed and no stay is provided by IIM Jammu.

Important Instructions

• Applications received after the last date or incomplete in any respect will not be entertained.
• Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
• The Institute reserves the right to reject or accept any candidature without assigning any reason, and to fill or not to fill any or all of the posts.
• Concealment or distorted information found at any stage leads to termination of appointment, and the Institute reserves the right to recover all amounts paid.
• SC/ST/NC-OBC/DAP certificates of shortlisted/selected candidates will be verified. Any discrepancy makes the candidate liable to termination with no benefits, recovery of remuneration and disciplinary action as per IIM Jammu Rules.
• Preference will be given to DAP (Differently Abled Persons) candidates if found suitable.
• Originals are verified before an offer letter is issued. Failure to produce originals at the interview may make a candidate ineligible to appear.
• Any court case will be at Jammu Jurisdiction only.

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