JIPMER Puducherry Faculty Vacancy Recruitment 2025

JIPMER Puducherry Faculty Vacancy Recruitment 2025: Full Details, Eligibility, How to Apply, and Official Links

The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, has released a revised notification for the recruitment of faculty posts on a regular basis at its Puducherry and Karaikal campuses for 2025. This recruitment aims to fill vacancies for Professors and Assistant Professors across various medical and non-medical departments. Below is a comprehensive overview based on the official notification dated August 13, 2025. The total number of vacancies is 98, spanning multiple specialties.

Key Highlights and Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: August 13, 2025 (Revised).
• Application Start Date: Tentatively August 29, 2025 (online portal activation).
• Last Date for Online Application: September 18, 2025 (by 4:30 PM IST).
• Last Date for Submission of Hard Copies: September 25, 2025 (by 4:30 PM IST).
• Age Cut-off for Eligibility: As on September 18, 2025.
• Mode of Application: Online only, followed by submission of printed application and documents.
• Official Website: https://www.jipmer.edu.in
• Recruitment Type: Regular (permanent) positions.
• Campuses: JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal.

Candidates are advised to apply only through the official portal. No applications will be accepted after the deadline, and JIPMER reserves the right to modify or cancel the process.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment covers 98 posts for Professor (Level 14A) and Assistant Professor (Level 12) across medical, surgical, and allied health departments. Vacancies are distributed between Puducherry (majority) and Karaikal campuses, with reservations for UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) as per Government of India norms. There are 5 backlog PwBD vacancies.

Breakdown (Approximate; Refer to Official Annexure for Exact):

• Professors: Around 35 posts (e.g., Anaesthesiology: 6, Anatomy: 1, Dermatology: 1, Medicine: 3, Orthopaedics: 3, Pathology: 2, Pharmacology: 4, etc.).
• Assistant Professors: Around 63 posts (e.g., Anaesthesiology: 4, Dermatology: 1, Endocrinology: 1, Gastroenterology: 3, Medicine: 1, Microbiology: 5, Neonatology: 1, Nephrology: 2, Obstetrics & Gynaecology: 5, Orthopaedics: 2, Paediatrics: 2, Psychiatry: 2, Radio-Diagnosis: 4, Surgery: 4, Urology: 3, plus non-medical like JISPH roles in Environmental Health, Epidemiology, etc.).

Full department-wise details are in Annexure I of the notification. Some EWS vacancies may convert to UR if unfilled. Selected candidates for Karaikal must serve there initially, with no immediate transfer to Puducherry.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:

• Professor: Maximum 58 years.
• Assistant Professor: Maximum 50 years.
• Relaxations:
• SC/ST: +5 years.
• OBC: +3 years.
• PwBD: +10 years (additional to category relaxations).
• Government servants: Up to 5 years extension.
• No relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates applying under UR category.

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications follow the Indian Medical Council (now NMC) Act, 1956, or equivalent for non-medical posts. DNB is equivalent to MD/MS in broad specialties (with 3-year residency) and super-specialties (with additional conditions).

• Professor (Medical Super-Specialty): DM/MCh (3 years) + 3 years experience, or DM/MCh (6 years) + no experience required. For broad specialties: MD/MS + 14 years teaching/research experience post-PG.
• Professor (Non-Medical, e.g., Anatomy, Physiology): Master’s degree + PhD + 14 years experience post-PhD.
• Assistant Professor (Medical): MD/MS/DNB + 3 years experience post-PG. For super-specialties: DM/MCh (3 years) + no experience, or shorter courses + 1 year experience.
• Desirable: Research publications, teaching experience in recognized institutions. Specifics vary by department (e.g., MCI-recognized teaching experience for clinical posts).

Candidates must possess valid MCI/NMC registration. Foreign qualifications need equivalence certification.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting: Based on applications; if applications exceed limits, a written exam or committee shortlisting may be used.
• Interview: Personal interview (in-person or video conferencing) by a selection committee. No TA/DA for appearing.
• Final Merit: Based on qualifications, experience, interview performance, and publications.
• Interviews will be conducted in phases at JIPMER Puducherry. Results via official website.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Visit Official Website: Go to https://www.jipmer.edu.in and navigate to “Jobs” or “Announcements” section. Look for “Recruitment of Faculty Posts on Regular Basis.”
2. Access Application Portal:

• New Applicants: Register at https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/827/95561/Registration.html.
• Login for Existing/Previous Applicants: Use https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/827/95561/login.html (for this cycle) or specific links for October 2024/June 2025 updates if applicable.

1. Fill Online Form: Provide personal details, qualifications, experience, and upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates). Pay fee online.
2. Application Fee:

• UR/OBC/EWS: ₹1,500.
• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹1,200.
• Payment via net banking/credit/debit card/UPI.
• No fee for women (if applicable; check notification).

1. Submit and Print: After submission, download the acknowledgment. No changes allowed post-submission.
2. Send Hard Copies: Print the application form and send by Speed Post/Registered Post to:

• Deputy Director (Administration), JIPMER, Puducherry – 605 006.
• Include self-attested copies of all documents (educational certificates, experience proofs, category certificate, ID proof, etc.).
• Superscribe envelope: “Application for the Post of [Post Name] – Faculty Recruitment 2025.”
• Must reach by September 25, 2025.

Documents Required:

• Matriculation certificate (DOB proof).
• Degree/PG/Super-specialty certificates and marksheets.
• Experience certificates.
• Caste/Category/PwBD certificate (if applicable).
• No Objection Certificate (if in government service).
• Research publications list.

Incomplete applications or those without hard copies will be rejected. Earlier applicants must update via provided links.

Salary and Benefits

• Pay Scale:
• Professor: Level 14A (₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200) + Allowances (NPA for medical faculty, DA, HRA, etc.).
• Assistant Professor: Level 12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200) + Allowances.
• Other perks: Academic allowance, medical facilities, pension under NPS, leave benefits as per rules.

Other Important Information

• Reservations: As per GOI norms; EWS certificate valid for FY 2025-26.
• Nationality: Indian citizens or persons of Indian origin eligible.
• Disqualifications: Suppression of facts or false information leads to cancellation and legal action.
• Updates: Check the official website regularly for corrigenda. For queries, contact [email protected] or helpline (if provided in notification).
• Note: This is for regular posts. Separate recruitment exists for contract Assistant Professors (walk-in/interview postponed; check jobs page).

For the most accurate and updated information, download the detailed advertisement PDF from https://jipmer.edu.in/sites/default/files/Detailed_advertisement.pdf and refer to Annexures. Apply promptly to avoid last-minute issues. Good luck!