IIPA Delhi Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Offline Applications Invited

The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) is a premier national institute dedicated to research and training in Public Administration and Governance. Applications are invited for the role of Assistant Professor under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair in Social Justice on a purely contractual basis. Download the IIPA Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF.

Essential Qualifications: (i) Academic Qualification: A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in Political Science, Economics, or Law from a recognized Indian or foreign university. There is a 5% relaxation for candidates from SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwD/EWS categories. (ii) Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have one of the following: Qualified NET (UGC/CSIR), or Qualified SET/SLET, or possess a Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations (PhD holders are exempt from NET). (iii) Experience: No mandatory teaching/research experience is required; however, relevant experience is preferred. (iv) Preference: Candidates from SC/ST, Backward Classes, or those belonging to socially and economically weaker sections will be given preference.

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their qualifications, experience, and publications, followed by an interview. Only those who are shortlisted will be called for the interview. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.

This position is purely contractual and temporary. There is no claim for regularization or permanent absorption. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will be rejected. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. IIPA reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the recruitment at any stage. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification. Biometric attendance will be mandatory for selected candidates.