Applications are open. Apply before 22 Aug 2026 — 9 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Indian Institute of Packaging has notified recruitment for 20 posts under IIP/Admin/Con-Recruit/2026. The last date to apply is 22 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is From Class 12 with Science for Laboratory Attendant to a Ph.D. for the Professor and Associate Professor posts. The vacancies are spread across 15 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Shortlisting, Interview and Merit-based selection as directed by the competent authority. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹20,000 to ₹1,50,000 a month, negotiable by post. The place of posting is Indian Institute of Packaging, Plot No. 21, Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi 110092.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 20 vacancies notified
- Qualification: From Class 12 with Science for Laboratory Attendant to a Ph.D. for the Professor and Associate Professor posts
- Pay scale: ₹20,000 to ₹1,50,000 a month, negotiable by post
- Last date to apply: 22 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Packaging
- Advertisement No.
- IIP/Admin/Con-Recruit/2026
- Total Vacancies
- 20
- Job Location
- Indian Institute of Packaging, Plot No. 21, Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi 110092
- Qualification
- From Class 12 with Science for Laboratory Attendant to a Ph.D. for the Professor and Associate Professor posts
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- ₹20,000 to ₹1,50,000 a month, negotiable by post
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
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Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 22 Aug 2026 |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Management) | 3 |
| Young Professional (Admin) | 2 |
| Laboratory Attendant | 2 |
| Packaging Designer | 2 |
| Professor (Technology) — Emeritus | 1 |
| Professor (Management) | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Management) | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Smart & Intelligent Packaging) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (AI / ML) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Sustainable Packaging and LCA) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Packaging Design) | 1 |
| Lecturer (Communication Skills) | 1 |
| Academic Counsellor, Liaison Officer and Placement Officer | 1 |
| Young Professional (Instrumentation) | 1 |
| Young Professional (Library) | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Professor (Technology) — Emeritus | A Ph.D. in Packaging, Printing, Textile or Polymer Technology or an allied field; a retired academician from an IIT or NIT. |
| Professor (Management) | A Ph.D. in Management or Business Administration with at least ten years' experience, or an outstanding professional record. |
| Laboratory Attendant | At least Class 12 with Science; an ITI is preferred. |
- Every post here is a contractual engagement, with negotiable pay rather than a fixed scale.
- The application is offline — it must reach the Additional Director in a sealed envelope marked with the post name.
- The Professor (Technology) post is Emeritus, open to a retired academician from an IIT or NIT.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor (Management) | Upper age 50 years |
| Assistant Professor (Management) | Upper age 35 years |
| Laboratory Attendant | Upper age 27 years |
The age limit varies by post — up to 50 years for Associate Professor, 35 for Assistant Professor and 27 for Laboratory Attendant.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Professor posts | ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,50,000 a month, negotiable |
| Associate Professor | ₹80,000 – ₹90,000 a month, negotiable |
| Laboratory Attendant | ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 a month |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Shortlisting — on qualifications and experience
- 2Interview — for shortlisted candidates
- 3Merit-based selection as directed by the competent authority
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Download the application form from iip-in.com.
- 2Fill it in the prescribed format and attach all relevant documents.
- 3Place it in a sealed envelope with the post name written on it.
- 4Send it to the Additional Director and Regional Officer, IIP Delhi, Plot No. 21, Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi 110092, to arrive by 22 August 2026.
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