IIM Jammu Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026

IIM Jammu Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026 — 1 post

The Indian Institute of Management Jammu has invited online applications for one Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) post, UR, on a regular or contract basis. The post is in Pay Level 12, Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200, with entry pay of Rs. 78,800 plus allowances as admissible to Central Government employees. A higher start may be considered for exceptionally deserving candidates. Applications close on 10 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Who can apply

You need a post-graduate degree in any discipline with at least Second Class (55% marks), preferably with a post-graduate diploma in management from a reputed university or institute, or an engineering degree with a post-graduate diploma in management. You must have excellent oral and written communication in English and proficiency in man-management with excellent interpersonal skills. Proficiency in computer operations (MS Windows and MS Office) and the Internet is desirable.

You also need at least 15 years of post-qualification experience in heading the administration of a government department or a reputed Management Education Institute, University, College or commercial organisation of national or international repute, of which at least 10 years must be at the level of Senior Administrative Officer. Experience in institutes of repute like IIMs, IITs and IISERs is preferred.

The upper age limit is 55 years. The cut-off date for determining age is the first day of the month in which the advertisement is published — the advertisement was published in November 2026, so the cut-off is 01 November 2026 (computed from the notice's rule). There is 5 years' relaxation for retired senior officers, deputation relaxation for government officials, and SC/ST/NC-OBC/DAP/Ex-Servicemen relaxation as per Central Government rules.

Fee

The application fee is Rs. 590, payable online only. SC, ST and DAP candidates pay no application fee. The fee is non-refundable and non-readjustable.

Selection and terms

Selection is by personal interview (online or offline as decided by the Administration); a written test may also be held offline. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted, and outstation interview candidates are paid II-AC class railway fare by the shortest route. A retired officer, if selected, is appointed on contract for 3 years initially, extendable annually up to age 62, on a consolidated emolument as per Government of India rules (last pay drawn minus pension plus perks). A contract of one or two years on consolidated salary is also possible. Candidates who applied for the same post in the last one year and were not shortlisted, or who appeared in the interview process, are not eligible — shortlisted but non-participating candidates remain eligible.

How to apply

Apply online at recruitment.iimj.ac.in and pay the fee at payments.iimj.ac.in/forms/153 by 10 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. The printed hard copy of the application with supporting documents must reach the CAO Office, IIM Jammu, Jagti, Jammu 181221, by Speed Post or Courier within 3 days after the last date. Government, Semi-Government and PSU candidates must apply through proper channel. Read the official notification page linked below in full before applying.