IIPA Recruitment 2026: Associate Professor (Urban Planning) Post Open

The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, has invited applications for one Associate Professor (Urban Planning) post on deputation at its Centre for Urban Studies (CUS) under Advertisement No. Admn/3(159)/2026, dated 10.11.2026. The pay is Academic Pay Level-13A (₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100) and the tenure is initially three years, extendable up to five years. Applications must reach the Institute on or before 15 December 2026 by email and/or at the postal address given in the notice.

यह पद दिल्ली के IIPA के अर्बन स्टडीज सेंटर में असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर (अर्बन प्लानिंग) के लिए है, जिसकी अवधि तीन साल की है और प्रदर्शन के आधार पर पांच साल तक बढ़ाई जा सकती है। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 15 दिसंबर 2026 है।

Source

Vacancy/Update Name: IIPA Associate Professor (Urban Planning) Overview | Organization/Department: wise Vacancies | Advt. No.: Admn/3(159)/2026 | Official Website: https://www.iipa.org.in | Official Notification/PDF: https://iipa.org.in/upload/Advertisement_for_Associate_Professor.pdf

IIPA Associate Professor (Urban Planning) Overview

यह सारणी बताती है कि आवेदन केवल एक पद के लिए हैं, जो डिप्टीशन के आधार पर है, और वेतन स्तर-13ए के तहत है। आवेदन ईमेल या डाक द्वारा जमा किए जा सकते हैं, जिसकी अंतिम तिथि 15 दिसंबर 2026 है।

About IIPA

The Indian Institute of Public Administration is described in the notice as a premier autonomous institution engaged in advancing public administration, governance, policy research and capacity building for government institutions across India. Its address is Indraprastha Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi – 110002. The post sits in the Institute’s Centre for Urban Studies.

IIPA एक स्वायत्त संस्थान है जो भारत में सरकारी प्रशासन और नीतिगत शोध को बढ़ावा देता है। यह अर्बन स्टडीज सेंटर में असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर के पद के लिए है, जिसका कार्यालय दिल्ली में स्थित है।

Department-wise Vacancies

केवल एक ही पद उपलब्ध है, जो अर्बन स्टडीज सेंटर में असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर (अर्बन प्लानिंग) का है।

Qualification and Experience

The applicant must satisfy any one of the following conditions. Both start with a Master’s in Planning, and then:

• Teachers with a Ph.D. degree holding an analogous post on a regular basis in a University, College or Research Institution, possessing the qualifications prescribed for the post of Associate Professor under the prevailing UGC Regulations, and having published at least three research publications; OR
• Assistant Professors (Stage 3) with a Ph.D. degree who have completed a minimum of three years of service in Stage 3, possess the minimum cumulative API score prescribed under the UGC Performance-Based Appraisal System (PBAS) and relevant regulations, and have published at least three research publications during the tenure as Assistant Professor.

Desirable Qualifications and Competencies

• Ph.D. in Planning with specialization in Urban Planning/Regional Planning/Transport.
• Experience in conceptualising and delivering executive education and training programmes for senior government officials and municipal functionaries.
• A strong record of research publications in reputed peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals, along with policy studies, monographs, consultancy reports or other knowledge products.

Age Limit

The age limit is not exceeding 45 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications. The notice prints no age relaxation.

The period spent obtaining M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. qualifications is not counted towards research experience. Eligibility is determined with reference to qualifications, experience, publications and other credentials acquired up to the last date prescribed for receipt of applications.

आवेदक के पास मास्टर्स इन प्लानिंग होना जरूरी है, साथ ही या तो विश्वविद्यालय/कॉलेज में समकक्ष पोस्ट पर नियमित पद पर Ph.D. हो और तीन शोध प्रकाशन किए हों, या सहायक प्रोफेसर (स्टेज 3) के रूप में तीन साल का अनुभव, Ph.D. और आवश्यक API स्कोर हो। आयु सीमा 45 वर्ष से अधिक नहीं होनी चाहिए।

Pay and Terms

The post carries Academic Pay Level-13A (₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100). Pay, allowances and other service conditions are governed by the applicable UGC and Institute rules, as amended from time to time, and the same applies to deputation appointments.

• Mode of recruitment: deputation.
• Tenure: initially three years, extendable up to five years based on performance and mutual consent.
• Accommodation is provided to faculty in the campus, which is centrally located in Delhi, as per the Rules of the Institute and subject to availability.
• No TA/DA is admissible for attending the presentation and/or interview.

यह पद डिप्टीशन पर है, जिसमें वेतन ₹1,31,400 से ₹2,17,100 तक है। नियुक्ति तीन साल के लिए है, जिसे प्रदर्शन के आधार पर पांच साल तक बढ़ाया जा सकता है। कैंपस में आवास सुविधा उपलब्ध है, लेकिन इंटरव्यू के लिए कोई TA/DA नहीं मिलेगा।

IIPA Associate Professor (Urban Planning) Job Description

The selected candidate will be expected to:

• Undertake policy-oriented research and prepare case studies, policy briefs, discussion papers and knowledge products on emerging issues in urban development and governance.
• Design, coordinate and deliver high-quality training and executive development programmes for civil servants, municipal officials and public sector executives.
• Develop, secure and manage sponsored research projects, consultancy assignments and policy advisory engagements with Ministries, Government Departments and related organizations.
• Guide research scholars, contribute to academic activities of the Institute, and support the organization of conferences, seminars, workshops and policy dialogues.
• Participate actively in institutional governance and serve on academic and administrative committees as assigned by the Institute.

चयनित उम्मीदवार से अपेक्षा है कि वह शहरी विकास और शासन के विषय में नीति-आधारित शोध करेगा, प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम संचालित करेगा, अनुसंधान परियोजनाएं प्रबंधित करेगा, शोधकर्ताओं का मार्गदर्शन करेगा और संस्थान के प्रशासनिक कार्यों में सक्रिय भूमिका निभाएगा।

Selection Process

The recruitment has four stages: screening and shortlisting, seminar/presentation, interview, and final appointment.

Screening and Shortlisting

A duly constituted Screening Committee scrutinizes the applications received by the prescribed date. Shortlisting is based on academic achievements, professional experience, research contributions, publications and relevance to the requirements of the position. The Institute reserves the right to prescribe higher benchmarks for shortlisting where warranted.

Seminar / Presentation

Shortlisted candidates may be required to make a presentation before an expert panel on a contemporary issue relating to urban governance, planning, public policy or capacity building, showing their academic and professional vision for the Centre.

Interview

Candidates shortlisted after the presentation stage are invited to appear before the Selection Committee constituted in accordance with the Institute’s rules.

Final Appointment

The recommendations of the Selection Committee are subject to approval by the competent authority of the Institute. Mere fulfilment of the eligibility conditions does not confer any right to be called for presentation or interview.

चयन प्रक्रिया में आवेदन की जांच, शॉर्टलिस्टिंग, एक विशेषज्ञ पैनल के सामने प्रेजेंटेशन, इंटरव्यू और अंतिम नियुक्ति शामिल है। केवल पात्रता पूरी करने से इंटरव्यू या प्रेजेंटेशन के लिए बुलाया जाना निश्चित नहीं है।

How to Apply for IIPA Associate Professor (Urban Planning)

1. Download the prescribed application form from the Institute’s website (www.iipa.org.in), or obtain a copy free of cost from The Superintendent (Administration), IIPA. The form is also reproduced in the notice.
2. Complete the form and enclose self-attested copies of all supporting documents, including educational qualifications, experience certificates, publications and deputation-related clearances.
3. Submit the application through the proper channel. An advance copy may be sent directly to the Institute before the closing date.
4. Make sure the application reaches the Institute on or before 15 December 2026 by email at [email protected] and [email protected] and/or at the postal address below.

Postal address: The Superintendent (Administration), Indian Institute of Public Administration, Room No. 60, Second Floor, Indraprastha Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi – 110002. The notice also prints the Institute’s phone number as 011-23468300.

If the application forwarded through the proper channel has not reached the Institute before the interview stage, the candidate must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer at the time of interview.

आवेदन फॉर्म IIPA की वेबसाइट से डाउनलोड करें या प्रशासन अधीक्षक से मुफ्त प्राप्त करें। सभी प्रमाणपत्रों के साथ आवेदन को उचित चैनल से भेजें। अंतिम तिथि से पहले आवेदन ईमेल या डाक द्वारा Institute तक पहुंचना आवश्यक है। यदि आवेदन समय पर नहीं पहुंचा तो इंटरव्यू के समय नियोक्ता से NOC दिखाना जरूरी है।

Documents Required

• Self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and mark sheets, including educational qualifications.
• Experience records and certificates.
• Publications.
• Deputation-related clearances.
• Proof of date of birth.
• A passport size photograph pasted on the application form.
• Names and addresses of two referees who are not relatives, as asked in the form, with a list of enclosures.

The form also asks for a list of published work with the Indexed/ISBN/ISSN number against each publication, a list of research work done, and details of any pension or pensionary benefit. Supporting documents should preferably be arranged in chronological order.

आवेदन के साथ शैक्षिक प्रमाणपत्र, अनुभव प्रमाणपत्र, प्रकाशित शोध पत्र, डिप्यूटेशन क्लियरेंस, जन्म तिथि का प्रमाण, फोटो और दो संदर्भदाता की जानकारी देना जरूरी है। दस्तावेज़ों को समयानुसार व्यवस्थित करें।

Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications, applications not in the prescribed format, unsigned applications and applications received after the closing date are rejected without further correspondence.
• Mere possession of the minimum qualifications and experience does not guarantee shortlisting or selection.
• The Institute reserves the right to rectify any inadvertent error or modify any communication issued during the recruitment process, including after the issuance of an appointment order.
• Any attempt to influence the recruitment process directly or indirectly results in disqualification.
• The decision of the Institute on eligibility, shortlisting, selection and appointment is final and binding on all candidates.

आवेदन अधूरा हो या अंतिम तिथि के बाद प्राप्त हो तो उसे रद्द किया जाएगा। न्यूनतम योग्यता होने पर भी चयन सुनिश्चित नहीं है। भर्ती प्रक्रिया में किसी भी तरह का प्रभाव डालना अस्वीकृत है और निर्णय अंतिम होगा।

Important Links

IIPA Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

इस भर्ती में एक पद है, जिसके लिए आवेदन 15 दिसंबर 2026 तक Institute को पहुंचाना जरूरी है। योग्यता मास्टर्स इन प्लानिंग और Ph.D. के साथ निर्धारित अनुभव है। चयन में प्रस्तुति और इंटरव्यू शामिल हैं। यह एक डिप्टीशन पद है, स्थायी नहीं। इंटरव्यू के लिए TA/DA नहीं मिलता और NOC जरूरी हो सकता है।