IIT Mandi Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Selection for Sports Coaches, Gym Instructor, Fitness Trainer and Yoga Instructor Posts

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Mandi has announced this Job Vacancies notification for part time posts of Sports Coaches, Gym Instructor, Fitness Trainer, and Yoga Instructor. This Job Vacancies drive invites candidates to attend the Walk-in-Selection Process scheduled on 20.07.2026 at the M1-Sports Complex, South Campus, IIT Mandi. Candidates interested in these Job Vacancies at IIT Mandi should carry their application form, updated CV, and original documents on the day of the selection process, as no correspondence will be entertained afterwards.

Official Notification Reference: Advertisement dated 01.07.2026

Date Posted: 08/07/2026

Hiring Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

Organization Profile: The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi is one among the eighth newer second generation of IITs. IIT Mandi is a research university now located in Kamand Valley, Mandi city in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. IIT Mandi’s campus (about 14 km from Mandi) is on the left bank of the Uhl River at Kamand and Salgi villages. There is great variation in the climatic conditions of Himachal due to extreme variation in elevation. The climate varies from hot and sub-humid tropical in the southern tracts to cold, alpine and glacial in the northern and eastern mountain ranges with more elevation. Mandi has an average elevation of 1044 meters (3425 feet) and is situated on the banks of Beas. Mandi town falls in the lower most climatic zone of the Himalayas. These regions enjoys a wet-sub temperate climate of the foot hills (450-900 meters) as against the dry-cold alpine climate with snowfall at higher altitudes (2400-4800 meters). Average annual rainfall of Mandi is 1380 mm. Since its inception the institute has been involved with various Research and Development (R&D) projects, the institute has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with many International and National universities, Companies, Research Centres, Organizations.

Employment Type: Part-time, Purely Temporary (Per-diem basis)

Job Title/Designation:

• Sports Coaches (Athletics, Aquatics/Swimming, Basketball, Football, Lawn Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting)
• Sports Coaches (Squash)
• Yoga Instructor
• Gym Instructor and Fitness Trainer

Vacancy available in departments:

• Sports Coaching – Athletics
• Sports Coaching – Aquatics/Swimming
• Sports Coaching – Basketball
• Sports Coaching – Football
• Sports Coaching – Lawn Tennis
• Sports Coaching – Volleyball
• Sports Coaching – Weightlifting
• Sports Coaching – Squash
• Yoga Instructor
• Gym Instructor and Fitness Trainer

Essential Qualifications: For Sports Coaches (Athletics, Aquatics/Swimming, Basketball, Football, Lawn Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting), candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physical Education, or a Certificate Course in Coaching from a recognised institution, or an NIS Diploma in the relevant sport, with representation at State, University, or National level preferred. For Sports Coaches (Squash), candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physical Education or equivalent coaching certification, along with representation at State, University, or National level, or a Level-1 Coaching Course. For Yoga Instructor, candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Yoga or any higher qualification from a recognised institution, or a Diploma in Yoga with at least three years of relevant experience, along with knowledge of traditional yoga practices, pranayama, meditation, and relaxation techniques. For Gym Instructor and Fitness Trainer, candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any discipline or a Diploma/Certificate in Fitness Training or Gym Training from a recognised institute, along with certification as a Gym Trainer from recognised bodies such as K11, Gold’s Gym, NSCA, or ACSM.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of work experience is required for the Gym Instructor and Fitness Trainer post, while at least three years of relevant experience in yoga is required for the Yoga Instructor post.

Age Limit: The age limit is between 25 years to 50 years. Relaxation in age and qualification may be granted to candidates who have represented National or Senior National level, or who possess other notable achievements or qualifications in sports coaching.

Salary Details: An honorarium amount of Rs. 28,000/- to Rs. 30,000/- per month will be paid based on the experience and qualification of the candidates.

Job Location: Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

Apply Mode: Walk-in Selection Process

Important Dates:

• Advertisement Date: 01.07.2026
• Date of Selection Process: 20.07.2026
• Reporting Time: 09:30 A.M.

Organization Website: https://www.iitmandi.ac.in/

How to Apply: Eligible candidates must report for the Walk-in-Selection Process on 20.07.2026 at 09:30 A.M. at the M1-Sports Complex, South Campus, IIT Mandi. Candidates should bring a formal application in the prescribed format along with a Bio-data mentioning complete information about educational qualification with percentage of marks, details of work experience, and a recent passport size photograph, along with original and self-attested photocopies of academic and professional certificates. Candidates reporting after the mentioned reporting time will not be entertained.

Organization Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi,
Kamand, District Mandi – 175075,
Himachal Pradesh, India

Official Notification for Reference: IIT Mandi Job Opening Notification

General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the IIT Mandi jobs:

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• The working hours are from 06:00 AM to 08:30 AM in the morning and 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM in the evening, 6 days a week, and timings may change as per requirement.
• This is purely a part time post, and appearance in the Walk-in-Selection Process does not entitle candidates to claim regular employment at IIT Mandi.
• No candidate will be entertained if they report after the mentioned reporting time.
• The institute reserves the right to fill up the post, not fill up the post, or cancel the advertisement in whole or part without assigning any reason.
• No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending the trial and selection process.

This Job Vacancies opportunity at IIT Mandi offers a good platform for sports and fitness professionals to work with a premier technical institute. Eligible candidates should prepare their documents and application form in advance and reach the venue before the reporting time on 20.07.2026.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the date of the Walk-in-Selection Process for IIT Mandi Job Vacancies? The Walk-in-Selection Process will be held on 20.07.2026 at 09:30 A.M. at the M1-Sports Complex, South Campus, IIT Mandi.
2. What positions are open under this IIT Mandi Job Vacancies notification? The positions open are Sports Coaches for various games, Yoga Instructor, and Gym Instructor and Fitness Trainer.
3. What is the salary offered under these IIT Mandi Job Vacancies? Selected candidates will receive an honorarium of Rs. 28,000/- to Rs. 30,000/- per month based on experience and qualification.
4. What is the age limit for applying to the IIT Mandi Job Vacancies? The age limit is between 25 years to 50 years, with relaxation available for candidates with national level representation or notable achievements.
5. What documents are required for the IIT Mandi Walk-in-Selection Process? Candidates need to bring the application form, updated CV, supporting documents of qualification and experience, and one recent passport-size photograph.
6. Is this a permanent job under the IIT Mandi Job Vacancies notification? No, this is a purely temporary, part-time post on a per-diem basis, and it does not entitle candidates to claim regular employment.

7. What is the qualification required for the Yoga Instructor post at IIT Mandi? Candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Yoga or a Diploma in Yoga with at least three years of relevant experience in yoga.