Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER Mohali) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Professor and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 21 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.
Online applications for the vacancies of Assistant Professor and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 20 November 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Assistant Professor and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
IISER Mohali – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Earth and Environmental Sciences) | 3 | No Details | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Biological Sciences) | 3 | No Details | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Mathematical Sciences) | 3 | No Details | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Humanities and Social Sciences) | 3 | No Details | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Chemical Sciences) | 3 | No Details | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Physical Sciences) | 3 | No Details | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Science Education) | 1 | No Details | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Data Science) | 1 | No Details | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Artificial Intelligence) | 1 | No Details | Punjab |
| Total Vacancies: | 21 |
IISER Mohali Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for IISER Mohali Assistant Professor and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Earth and Environmental Sciences) | Ph.D in Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Sciences or allied subjects with relevant specialization, M.Sc. in relevant discipline, minimum peer-reviewed publications in Q1 journals | 3 years |
| Assistant Professor (Biological Sciences) | Ph.D in relevant biological sciences area, including Plant Ecology, Synthetic Biology, Translational Research, Metabolic Engineering, excellent publication record | 3 years |
| Assistant Professor (Mathematical Sciences) | Ph.D in Applied Probability Theory, Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Partial Differential Equations or related areas, ability to carry out independent research | 3 years |
| Assistant Professor (Humanities and Social Sciences) | Ph.D in relevant Humanities or Social Sciences discipline, including History, Philosophy, Sociology, Economics, Art History, post-doctoral experience preferred, at least 2 publications in Q1 or Q2 journals | 3 years |
| Assistant Professor (Chemical Sciences) | Ph.D in Chemical Sciences, including Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, outstanding publication record and, or patents | 3 years |
| Assistant Professor (Physical Sciences) | Ph.D in Physical Sciences, including Condensed Matter, Quantum Physics, Photonics, Nuclear or Particle Physics, Astrophysics, Interdisciplinary Physics, strong publication record | 3 years |
| Assistant Professor (Science Education) | Ph.D with demonstrated research excellence in Science or Mathematics pedagogy, discipline-based education research, curriculum development, science communication | 3 years |
| Assistant Professor (Data Science) | Ph.D with demonstrated research excellence in machine learning, AI, statistical learning, data mining, optimization, NLP, computer vision or related Data Science areas | 3 years |
| Assistant Professor (Artificial Intelligence) | Ph.D in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline with specialization in AI or ML | 3 years |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali for Assistant Professor and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Earth and Environmental Sciences) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Biological Sciences) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Mathematical Sciences) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Humanities and Social Sciences) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Chemical Sciences) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Physical Sciences) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Science Education) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Data Science) | No Details |
| Assistant Professor (Artificial Intelligence) | No Details |
The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.
The selection of candidates for Assistant Professor and other Posts will be carried out through Screening Committee shortlisting, Seminar Presentation, Personal Interview. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for IISER Mohali Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online Application |
The application for this recruitment of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from iisermohali.ac.in before 20 November 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Online Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | iisermohali.ac.in |