IIMC Academic-cum-Teaching Associate Recruitment 2025 - 05 Posts (Offline)

Age Limit

• Age: Preferably less than 40 years on the last date of receipt of application.

Educational Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Computer Science, Computer Application, Management, Business Administration, Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Digital Media, or related fields with at least 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade.
• OR Graduate in any subject with a minimum of 55% marks along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Media, Journalism and Mass Communication, Management, Computer Application, Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Strategic Branding, or Digital Media.
• Candidates who have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC will be preferred.

Experience and Special Skills

• Essential: Minimum one year of teaching/industry experience in the relevant discipline.
• For MA in New Media Communication: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline; at least one year of work experience in a reputed digital media organization; hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of data analytics and data visualization; content management systems; teaching experience at UG/PG level.
• For PG Diploma in English Journalism: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline; at least one year of work experience in a reputed English-language media organization; teaching experience at UG/PG level with proficiency in English.
• For PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline; at least one year of work experience in a reputed Hindi-language media organization; teaching experience at UG/PG level with proficiency in Hindi.
• For PG Diploma in Corporate Communication & Brand Management: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline; at least one year of work experience in a reputed media organization; teaching experience at UG/PG level with proficiency in English/Hindi/Odia.
• Language proficiency: Candidates applying for language journalism courses should be proficient in the respective language (Hindi/English).

Important Dates

• Last date for receipt of applications: 26-12-2025 (up to 5:00 PM)

Application Fee

• Rs. 500/- to be paid via Demand Draft in favor of “Indian Institute of Mass Communication”, payable at New Delhi.
• Applications without the requisite fee will be rejected, and fee once paid will not be refunded.

Important Instructions

• Employment is temporary and contractual initially through the end of Academic Session 2025-26; continuation depends on performance and institutional requirements.
• Service may be terminated with one month notice or remuneration in lieu of notice by either side.
• Biometric attendance shall be compulsory.
• Applications received without complete information or requisite fees will be rejected; fees paid are non-refundable.
• The number of contractual engagements may be adjusted as per requirement.
• Closing date for receipt of applications is 26 December 2025 up to 5:00 PM.
• Interviews will be online; platform details will be shared later with shortlisted candidates.