Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has invited applications from Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) for faculty positions on a regular basis under Advertisement No. A-02/2026. Openings are for Assistant Professor Grade-I and Assistant Professor Grade-II in selected academic areas.
The IIM Kozhikode Faculty Recruitment 2026 online application process started on 17th August 2026 and will close on 30th September 2026 at 5:00 PM. This article covers vacancy details, specialisations, eligibility, publication norms, selection process, official notification and the apply-online link.
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Post Name |
Assistant Professor Grade-I & Grade-II |
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| Total Vacancies |
28 |
| Age Limit |
Not specified in the notification |
| Salary |
Academic Pay Level 10 / 11 (Grade-II) and Level 12 / 13A1 (Grade-I) |
| Minimum Qualification |
Ph.D. with First Class (60% or above) in the preceding degree and strong publications |
| Application Fee |
Not specified |
| Selection Process |
Shortlisting + Seminar + Interview |
| Job Location |
IIM Kozhikode / Kochi Campus, Kerala |
| Last Date |
30 September 2026 (upto 5:00 PM) |
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Academic Area |
Specialisation |
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Strategic Management |
Strategy |
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Finance, Accounting & Control |
Management Accounting |
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Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources |
Human Resource Management |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts in Management |
Corporate Law, Psychology |
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Decision Sciences and Operations Management |
Mathematics |
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Information Systems |
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence |
Current category vacancies are UR-05, OBC-03, SC-01 and ST-01. Backlog vacancies are OBC-09, SC-07 and ST-02. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD. The Institute may increase or decrease vacancies by area.
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Post Name |
Pay Level |
Qualification, Experience & Publications |
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Assistant Professor Grade-I |
Level 12 / 13A1 |
Ph.D. or equivalent with First Class (60% or above) in the preceding degree and an excellent academic record. Minimum 3 years teaching or equivalent research/industry experience after Ph.D. At least one journal paper in the specialisation in ABDC A or above / ABS 3 or above (WoS Q1 accepted in lieu for Corporate Law, Psychology, Mathematics, AI and Computer Science). |
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Assistant Professor Grade-II |
Level 10 / 11 (contract) |
Ph.D. with First Class in the preceding degree. Fresh Ph.D. holders or candidates with less than 3 years post-Ph.D. experience may apply. Significant contribution to at least one published journal paper in ABDC A or above / ABS 3 or above / WoS Q1 or Q2. |
The Ph.D. must be from a recognised University / Deemed University or an approved autonomous institution meeting the Institute’s ranking requirements. Candidates may apply under only one area of specialisation.
Mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility does not guarantee a call. Shortlisting will follow Institute criteria.
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Shortlisting of applications
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Seminar
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Interview at IIM Kozhikode / Kochi Campus
Shortlisted candidates will be given free travel and boarding within India for the seminar and interview.
- Application fee is not specified in the supplied notification.
- Candidates should check the online portal for any fee, if notified later.
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Advertisement Date |
14 August 2026 |
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Start of Online Application |
17 August 2026 |
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Last Date for Online Application |
30 September 2026 (upto 5:00 PM) |
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IIM Kozhikode Faculty Detailed Notification PDF |
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IIM Kozhikode Faculty Apply Online |
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Join RozgarDwaar Alert Channel |
Eligible candidates must submit the online application after registration on the Institute faculty-recruitment portal. Apply under one specialisation only.
- Step 1: Visit iimk.ac.in and complete registration.
- Step 2: Fill the online form for the chosen area and post (Grade-I or Grade-II).
- Step 3: Upload educational and experience certificates, job-market paper / publications and caste/category certificates, if applicable.
- Step 4: Submit the application on or before 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Step 5: Keep a copy of the submitted form for the seminar and interview.
Assistant Professor Grade-I (Level 12 / 13A1) and Assistant Professor Grade-II (Level 10 / 11, contract).
Ph.D. or equivalent in the relevant subject with First Class (60% or above) in the preceding degree, an excellent academic record and the prescribed journal publications.
30 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Shortlisting followed by seminar and interview at IIM Kozhikode / Kochi Campus.
No. Candidates can apply under one area of specialisation only.
Yes. Shortlisted candidates will receive free travel and boarding within India for the seminar and interview.