IIFM Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor & Other Posts

The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal – an autonomous academic institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India – has released its official recruitment notification Advt. No. IIFM/PERS/PSC-73/2025 for faculty positions. The institute is inviting applications from Indian nationals, including Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), for direct recruitment of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across multiple disciplines.

Name of OrganizationIndian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal
Post NamesProfessor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
EducationMaster’s Degree + Ph.D. with relevant teaching/research/industry experience
Total Vacancies09
Apply ModeOnline
Job LocationBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Last Date To Apply24th October 2025

This recruitment drive offers 09 vacancies and presents an excellent opportunity for academicians and professionals with expertise in forestry, environment, economics, management, sociology, and IT to contribute to sustainable development education and research. The online application process is active on the official portal www.iifm.ac.in until 24th October 2025.

IIFM Vacancy List 2025

Post NameVacancyEducation
Professor02Master’s + Ph.D. with significant teaching/research/industry experience
Associate Professor01Master’s + Ph.D. with relevant academic/forestry/industrial experience
Assistant Professor06Master’s + Ph.D. with first-class or equivalent in appropriate subject

Faculty Areas

  • Ecosystem and Environment Management
  • Environment and Developmental Economics
  • Marketing Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Quantitative Techniques & Information Technology
  • Sociology and Community Development

Eligibility Criteria

Education & Experience

  • Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with first class or equivalent.
  • Ph.D. or equivalent degree in appropriate subject/branch.
  • Minimum teaching/research/forestry/industrial experience as per post requirement.

Salary / Pay Scale

  • Assistant Professor (Grade I): Level 12 (₹1,01,500 – 1,67,400)
  • Assistant Professor (Grade II): Level 11 (₹68,900 – 1,17,200) / Level 10 (₹57,700 – 98,200)
  • Associate Professor: Level 13A2 (₹1,39,600 – 2,11,300)
  • Professor: Level 14A (₹1,59,100 – 2,20,200)

Age Limit

  • Upper age limit as per IIFM rules.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting of candidates
  • Interview
  • Document Verification

Application Fee

  • As per IIFM recruitment rules (not specified in notice).

How to Apply

➢ Step 1: Visit the official IIFM recruitment portal at www.iifm.ac.in.
➢ Step 2: Register and log in to access the online application form.
➢ Step 3: Fill in personal, academic, and professional details accurately.
➢ Step 4: Upload scanned copies of recent photograph, signature, and supporting documents (qualification, experience, publications).
➢ Step 5: Submit the application form and keep a printout for reference.

Important Dates

Opening Date of Online Application25th September 2025
Last Date for Submission of Online Application24th October 2025
Tentative Date of InterviewTo be notified

Application form, details & registration

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