IISER Mohali currently has 21 vacant positions for direct recruitment of Assistant Professor in all areas of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences, Data Science, Science Education, Artificial Intelligence. We are looking for extremely motivated scientists with a high-profile research agenda and a flair for teaching (especially at the undergraduate level). The direct recruitments to these posts shall be as per the provisions of the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers cadre) Act, 2019.
Date Posted: 1st October 2026
Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali
Organization Profile: IISER Mohali started its academic programme in 2007, with a batch of 25 students in the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree Program. The Ph.D. Program was started in 2008 and the Integrated Ph.D. program was started in 2012. IISER Mohali’s fully residential campus is located on 125 acres of land given by the Punjab Government, in the Knowledge City at Sector 81, Mohali.
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Department:
- Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences – 3 posts (UR-2, EWS-1)
- Department of Biological Sciences – 3 posts (UR-1, OBC-NCL-1, EWS-1)
- Department of Mathematical Sciences – 3 posts (UR-1, OBC-NCL-1, EWS-1)
- Department of Humanities and Social Sciences – 3 posts (SC-1, OBC-NCL-1, ST-1)
- Department of Chemical Sciences – 3 posts (UR-1, OBC-NCL-1, EWS-1)
- Department of Physical Sciences – 3 posts (UR-1, SC-1, EWS-1)
- Area of Science Education – 1 post (UR)
- Area of Data Science – 1 post (UR)
- Area of Artificial Intelligence – 1 post (UR)
Essential Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D with first class or equivalent in the preceding degree in an appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least three years’ industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding-however, the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.
Required Experience: At least three years’ industrial/research/teaching experience, excluding the experience gained while pursuing Ph.D.
Pay Scale: As Per Norms
Location: Mohali, Punjab
Apply Mode: Online
Last Date: 20.11.2026
Organization Website: http://www.iisermohali.ac.in/
How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates must apply online only through the official recruitment portal of IISER Mohali on or before 20th November 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Candidates must upload all supporting certificates and documents with the online application. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) must upload valid certificates in the prescribed Government of India format. Candidates already employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous organizations should apply through proper channel.
To Submit Online Application:
https://erp.iisermohali.ac.in/OnlineRecruitmentApplicationIISERM.action
Organization Address:
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali
Sector-81, Knowledge City
PO-Manauli, SAS Nagar
Mohali-140306
Punjab
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Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are requested to carefully read and review the official notification before applying, as the information above is presented for general reference only and the official advertisement shall be treated as final and authoritative in case of any discrepancy.
