IISER Mohali Recruitment 2026 – Assistant Professor Vacancies in Multiple Departments
IISER Mohali Recruitment 2026 for 21 Assistant Professor posts in Earth Sciences, Biology, Mathematics, Humanities, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Data Science, AI and Science Education. Apply online by 20 November 2026.
Date Posted: 3 October 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali
Recruitment 2026 – Job Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | IISER Mohali |
| Post | Assistant Professor |
| Total Posts | 21 |
| Job Location | Mohali, Punjab |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Qualification | Ph.D. with first class/equivalent preceding degree |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years |
| Pay Scale | As per norms |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Closing Time | 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | iisermohali.ac.in |
About IISER Mohali
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali started its academic programme in 2007 with a batch of 25 students in the five-year BS-MS Dual Degree Programme.
The institute subsequently started its:
- Ph.D. Programme in 2008
- Integrated Ph.D. Programme in 2012
According to the supplied recruitment information, IISER Mohali has a fully residential campus spread over 125 acres in Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali, on land provided by the Punjab Government.
Assistant Professor Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers the following departments and academic areas.
| Department / Area | Posts | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Earth & Environmental Sciences | 3 | UR-2, EWS-1 |
| Biological Sciences | 3 | UR-1, OBC-NCL-1, EWS-1 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 3 | UR-1, OBC-NCL-1, EWS-1 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 3 | SC-1, OBC-NCL-1, ST-1 |
| Chemical Sciences | 3 | UR-1, OBC-NCL-1, EWS-1 |
| Physical Sciences | 3 | UR-1, SC-1, EWS-1 |
| Science Education | 1 | UR |
| Data Science | 1 | UR |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | UR |
| Total | 21 | — |
1. Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences
3 Assistant Professor posts
- UR – 2
- EWS – 1
2. Department of Biological Sciences
3 Assistant Professor posts
- UR – 1
- OBC-NCL – 1
- EWS – 1
3. Department of Mathematical Sciences
3 Assistant Professor posts
- UR – 1
- OBC-NCL – 1
- EWS – 1
4. Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
3 Assistant Professor posts
- SC – 1
- OBC-NCL – 1
- ST – 1
5. Department of Chemical Sciences
3 Assistant Professor posts
- UR – 1
- OBC-NCL – 1
- EWS – 1
6. Department of Physical Sciences
3 Assistant Professor posts
- UR – 1
- SC – 1
- EWS – 1
7. Area of Science Education
1 Assistant Professor post
- UR – 1
8. Area of Data Science
1 Assistant Professor post
- UR – 1
9. Area of Artificial Intelligence
1 Assistant Professor post
- UR – 1
Essential Qualification
Applicants should possess:
- Ph.D. degree
- First Class or equivalent in the preceding degree
- Degree in an appropriate branch
- Very good academic record throughout
Required Experience
Candidates must have at least:
3 years of industrial/research/teaching experience
The recruitment details specifically state that experience gained while pursuing the Ph.D. will not be counted toward the required three years.
Eligible Experience Areas
The required experience may be in:
- Teaching
- Research
- Industry
Candidates should satisfy the applicable requirements for the academic area/post for which they are applying.
Salary / Pay Scale
The supplied recruitment information states:
Pay Scale: As per Norms
A specific basic pay amount is not provided in the supplied details.
Reservation Categories
The advertised posts include reservations for:
- UR – Unreserved
- SC – Scheduled Caste
- ST – Scheduled Tribe
- OBC-NCL – Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer
- EWS – Economically Weaker Section
Reserved-category applicants must submit valid certificates in the prescribed Government of India format.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official IISER Mohali recruitment portal.
Application Steps
- Visit the IISER Mohali recruitment portal.
- Locate the Assistant Professor recruitment notification.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required supporting certificates and documents.
- Reserved-category candidates should upload valid reservation certificates in the prescribed Government of India format.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and acknowledgement for future reference.
Important Application Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- Applications sent by email will not be considered.
- All supporting certificates and documents must be uploaded with the online application.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD candidates should upload valid certificates in the prescribed Government of India format.
- Candidates currently employed in Government, PSU or Autonomous Organizations should apply through the proper channel.
Online Application Link
IISER Mohali Online Recruitment Application Portal
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date Posted | 3 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Closing Time | 5:00 PM |
Job Location
Mohali, Punjab
Organization Address
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali
Sector-81, Knowledge City
PO-Manauli, SAS Nagar
Mohali – 140306
Punjab, India