The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), a deemed university under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has invited applications for 21 faculty positions, including one Professor and 20 Assistant Professors, in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication.
According to the recruitment notification, the vacancies span across IIMC’s main campus in New Delhi and its regional centres in Aizawl, Amravati, Dhenkanal, Jammu, and Kottayam. Applicants selected may be posted in any of the existing or future campuses, within India or abroad.
The posts of Assistant Professor include specialisations in Journalism (print, broadcast, digital media), Advertising and Public Relations, Strategic Communication, and Media Business Studies. Language proficiency in Hindi and English is mandatory, with additional requirements for Urdu, Odia, Marathi, and Malayalam for specific regional diploma courses.
The eligibility criteria follow the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) 2018 regulations, including PhD and NET qualifications, with relaxations for certain categories. For the post of Professor, candidates must demonstrate a substantial record of research and teaching or outstanding professional contribution.
The pay scale is set at Level 14 for the Professor post and Level 10 for Assistant Professors. The recruitment will be conducted through an all-India advertisement, with shortlisting and final selection based on UGC norms.
The last date for submitting online applications is October 6, 2025. Completed applications, along with supporting documents and application fees (Rs 3,000 for General and OBC categories, Rs 1,500 for EWS, SC, ST, PwD, and women candidates), must reach the Deputy Registrar’s office in New Delhi by October 13, 2025.
The institute has clarified that applications submitted against its earlier July 2024 advertisement stand cancelled, and fresh applications are required.
