IISER Mohali Recruitment 2026: 21 Vacancies for Assistant Professor (Earth Sciences) and other posts, Apply by 20 Nov
A new notice from Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER Mohali) lists 21 posts of Assistant Professor (Earth Sciences) and other posts. The last date to apply is 20 November 2026.
Below you will find the posts, pay, who can apply, the age limit, the fee, how candidates are selected and the official links.
IISER Mohali – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Earth and Environmental Sciences) | 3 | As per rules | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Biological Sciences) | 3 | As per rules | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Mathematical Sciences) | 3 | As per rules | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Humanities and Social Sciences) | 3 | As per rules | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Chemical Sciences) | 3 | As per rules | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Physical Sciences) | 3 | As per rules | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Science Education) | 1 | As per rules | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Data Science) | 1 | As per rules | Punjab |
| Assistant Professor (Artificial Intelligence) | 1 | As per rules | Punjab |
| Total Vacancies: | 21 |
IISER Mohali Recruitment – Eligibility
Check your qualification against the post you want. The minimum education and any experience needed for each post are below.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Assistant Professor (Biological Sciences) | Ph.D in relevant biological sciences area, including Plant Ecology, Synthetic Biology, Translational Research or Metabolic Engineering, excellent publication record |
| 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 |
| Assistant Professor (Humanities and Social Sciences) | Ph.D in relevant Humanities or Social Sciences discipline, including History, Philosophy, Sociology, Economics or Art History, post-doctoral experience preferred, at least 2 publications in Q1 or Q2 journals |
| Assistant Professor (Chemical Sciences) | Ph.D in Chemical Sciences, including Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Materials Chemistry, outstanding publication record and, or patents |
| Assistant Professor (Physical Sciences) | Ph.D in Physical Sciences, including Condensed Matter, Quantum Physics, Photonics, Nuclear or Particle Physics, Astrophysics or Interdisciplinary Physics, strong publication record |
| Assistant Professor (Science Education) | Ph.D with demonstrated research excellence in Science or Mathematics pedagogy, discipline-based education research, curriculum development or science communication |
| 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 |
| 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 |
The age limit for each post is below. Check the cut-off date and the relaxation for your category in the official notice.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Earth and Environmental Sciences) | See the notification |
| Assistant Professor (Biological Sciences) | See the notification |
| Assistant Professor (Mathematical Sciences) | See the notification |
| Assistant Professor (Humanities and Social Sciences) | See the notification |
| Assistant Professor (Chemical Sciences) | See the notification |
| Assistant Professor (Physical Sciences) | See the notification |
| Assistant Professor (Science Education) | See the notification |
| Assistant Professor (Data Science) | See the notification |
| Assistant Professor (Artificial Intelligence) | See the notification |
Check the official notice for the application fee and the payment method. Some notices charge no fee.
The selection steps are: screening Committee shortlisting, seminar Presentation, personal Interview. Keep your original documents ready for verification.
How to Apply for IISER Mohali Recruitment
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online |
Open the official website or the apply link below, register, fill in the form, upload your photo, signature and documents, pay the fee if it applies, and submit before 20 November 2026. Save a copy of the confirmation page.
Important Links
| Official notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Apply online | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
We write these details from the official notice. Mistakes can happen and dates can change, so check the official notification before you apply or pay any fee. This is not a government website.