IISER Mohali Recruitment 2026: 21 Assistant Professor Posts – Apply Online @ iisermohali.ac.in

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Common Qualification for All Assistant Professor Posts (IISER Mohali Recruitment 2026):
• Educational Qualification: Ph.D with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch, with a very good academic record throughout.
• Experience Requirement: At least three years' industrial, research, or teaching experience. Experience gained while pursuing the Ph.D. will not be counted toward this minimum requirement.
• Age Limit: No specific age limit has been prescribed in the official notification. Candidates are expected to meet the general norms applicable to Central Educational Institutions.
• Department-Wise Specialization: Candidates must hold a Ph.D in the relevant discipline corresponding to the department or interdisciplinary area they are applying to — Earth & Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Science Education, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection of candidates for Assistant Professor positions at IISER Mohali follows a multi-stage process:
• Shortlisting by Screening Committee: A dedicated Screening Committee will evaluate all received applications and shortlist eligible candidates based on academic qualifications, research profile, publications, and relevant experience.
• Seminar Presentation: Shortlisted candidates will be required to deliver a seminar presentation on their area of research/specialization before the selection committee.
• Final Interview: Candidates who successfully clear the seminar presentation will be called for a final personal interview with the selection panel.
• Important Note: The actual date, time, and venue of the seminar presentation and interview will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates through the official IISER Mohali website. No Travel Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid to candidates appearing for the interview or presentation.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates must have the following documents ready before applying online:
• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets for every academic qualification (B.Sc/M.Sc/Ph.D, etc.) in the relevant discipline.
• Ph.D Degree Certificate and a certificate confirming the very good academic record throughout.
• Experience Certificates on official letterhead from employers (research institutes, universities, or industries) covering the mandatory three-year post-Ph.D experience.
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if claiming reservation benefits).
• Research publications list with indexing proof (SCI/Scopus/Web of Science) — strongly recommended for shortlisting.
• Two recent passport-size photographs and a valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card).
• Recent Passport-size photograph and scanned copy of signature in the format prescribed on the application portal.
• Application Instructions: Applications must be submitted exclusively through the IISER Mohali online portal on or before 20 November 2026. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Candidates must ensure all uploaded documents are legible and in the prescribed format before final submission. A printed copy of the submitted application should be retained for future reference.

3. What is the application fee for IISER Mohali Recruitment 2026?

• As per the official notification, no application fee has been prescribed for the IISER Mohali Assistant Professor recruitment. Candidates can submit their applications without any payment. If any fee-related instruction is updated later, it will be published on the official IISER Mohali recruitment portal.

5. What is the salary structure for IISER Mohali Assistant Professor 2026?

• The salary for Assistant Professor positions at IISER Mohali will be provided as per Central Educational Institutions (7th CPC Level 10) norms. The applicable pay scale is Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400 per month, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible allowances as per government rules applicable to Central Educational Institutions.

6. What is the selection process for IISER Mohali Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

• The selection process involves three stages: (1) Shortlisting by the Screening Committee based on academic qualifications, research profile, publications, and experience; (2) Seminar Presentation by shortlisted candidates on their research specialization; and (3) Final Interview with the selection panel. The dates for the seminar and interview will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates via the official website. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates attending the interview.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

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