Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management Recruitment 2026

Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management Recruitment 2026

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• For ST/SC/OBC Candidate -Nil/-

• For General/Other  - Nil/-

• Maharashtra

Educational Qualification

A. Professor

Candidates must have:

1.      Master's Degree with minimum 60% marks in the relevant field:

o    Information Technology

o    Marketing Management

o    Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour

o    General Management (PM & OR)

2.      Ph.D. from a reputed Indian or International University/Institution in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.

3.      An eminent scholar with published work of high quality in Web of Science / Scopus indexed Q1 or Q2 with an SJR score of 0.40 or above, or published in ABDC-A/ABS**, and actively engaged in research with evidence of high-quality published work.

4.      Minimum 10 years' experience as an Associate Professor in a University of repute or Research Institution.

5.      Minimum 8 research publications in peer-reviewed journals in Scopus / Web of Science / ABS / ABDC rank journals.

Publication counting rules

• ABCD-A or ABS-2 article = 4 Scopus articles
• ABDC B and ABS 1 = 2 Scopus articles
• For Scopus, SJR score of 0.4 will be taken into account.
• For Web of Science, Impact Factor of 1.0 will be taken into account.

B. Associate Professor

1.      Master's Degree with minimum 60% marks in the relevant field:

o    Information Technology

o    Marketing Management

o    Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour

o    General Management (PM & OR)

2.      Ph.D. from a reputed Indian or International University/Institution in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.

3.      Minimum 6 years' teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Deputy Director level.

4.      Minimum 6 publications in Scopus / Web of Science / ABS / ABDC rank journals.

The same publication-counting rules mentioned above apply:

• ABDC-A or ABS-2 = 4 Scopus articles
• ABDC B and ABS 1 = 2 Scopus articles
• Scopus SJR = 0.4 considered
• Web of Science Impact Factor = 1.0 considered.

 C. Assistant Professor

1.      Master's Degree with minimum 60% marks in the relevant field:

o    Information Technology

o    Marketing Management

o    Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour

o    General Management (PM & OR)

2.      Ph.D. from a top-rated University/Research Institution.

3.      Minimum 1–3 years teaching experience.

4.      Minimum 4 publications in Scopus / Web of Science / ABS / ABDC rank journals.

Publication counting rules:

• ABDC-A or ABS-2 = 4 Scopus articles
• ABDC B and ABS 1 = 2 Scopus articles
• Scopus SJR = 0.4 considered
• Web of Science Impact Factor = 1.0 considered.

Age Limit

The age limits shown against the posts are the normal age limits for EWS/UR candidates.

Crucial Date for Age

The crucial date for determining the age of candidates is the closing date prescribed for submission of online applications, unless otherwise provided under applicable rules/instructions.

Age Relaxation – Category-wise

The notification provides relaxation according to Government of India rules.

• SC/ST: Up to 5 years
• OBC: Up to 3 years
• PwBD: Up to 10 years
• PwBD + SC/ST: Maximum 15 years, including 5 years applicable to SC/ST.
• PwBD + OBC: Maximum 13 years, including 3 years applicable to OBC.
• PwBD relaxation is subject to the applicable maximum age limit of 56 years.
• Ex-servicemen and other eligible categories: As per Government of India norms.

For reserved vacancies, candidates must possess valid certificates in the prescribed Central Government format. OBC-NCL candidates must belong to the Central List of OBCs and satisfy the Non-Creamy Layer criteria.

Selection Process / Recruitment Process

The recruitment process consists of:

Stage 1 – Screening & Shortlisting

Applications will be screened and candidates shortlisted based on information and documents submitted.

If applications are large in number, the Institute/Screening Committee may prescribe or apply higher/reasonable screening or shortlisting criteria.

Stage 2 – Demo Class

Shortlisted candidates will participate in a Demo Class.

Stage 3 – Research Presentation

Shortlisted candidates will participate in a Research Presentation.

Stage 4 – Personal Interview

Candidates shortlisted after the above stages will appear before the duly constituted Selection Committee/Selection Board for a Personal Interview.

Final Selection

Final selection will be made by the duly constituted Selection Committee/Selection Board according to the applicable SR&P Rules, 2026.

Participation in any stage does not confer a right to selection or appointment.

Pay Scale / Salary Details

All are according to the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step

Applications are accepted through the Online Recruitment Portal only.

1.      Visit the VAMNICOM Online Recruitment Portal at www.vamnicom.info.

2.      Read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully.

3.      Check eligibility for the relevant post.

4.      Complete the prescribed online application form.

5.      Enter the required educational, experience, category, research/publication and other details.

6.      Upload the required documents/certificates supporting the claims made in the application.

7.      Pay the applicable ₹1,000 application fee, if applicable.

8.      Submit the online application before 11 October 2026, 18:00 hrs.

9.      Keep the submitted application and relevant documents for future use/verification.

Important

Applications through:

• E-mail
• Post
• Courier
• Hand delivery
• Any other mode

will not be accepted.

Documents Required

Candidates are required to upload all requisite documents/certificates supporting:

• Educational qualifications
• Experience
• Age
• Category
• Research/publications
• Other claims made in the application form

Candidates must produce original documents at the time of Personal Interview or at any other stage prescribed by the Institute for verification.

Additional document requirements/conditions mentioned in the notification include:

• Valid SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD certificates, wherever applicable.
• Experience certificates with starting date, ending date/duration and pay-scale/basic pay/consolidated pay details.
• Experience certificates should contain details of posts/designations/ranks held.
• Experience certificates should mention the nature of duties and duration.
• Certificates should be duly signed and sealed by the employer.
• Relevant educational qualification certificates.
• Ph.D. certificate mentioning the date of Ph.D. defense.
• One valid Photo ID card, such as:
• Aadhaar Card
• Voter Card (EPIC)
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Driving Licence
• Any other Photo ID issued by the State/Central Government.

Important Instructions / Terms & Conditions

Vacancy

The Institute reserves the right to increase, decrease, withdraw or modify the number of vacancies, or not fill any/all advertised posts, subject to applicable rules and approval of the Competent Authority.

Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy themselves regarding their eligibility before submitting applications. Merely fulfilling minimum eligibility does not guarantee being called for the next stage or appointment.

Reservation

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD and other eligible categories will be according to prevailing Government of India rules and applicable Recruitment Rules.

False Information/Documents

If any claim is subsequently found to be false, incorrect, misleading or unsupported by valid documentary evidence, candidature/appointment may be cancelled or terminated as applicable.

Change of Category

If a candidate indicates one category in the application and later requests a change to another category, such a request will not be entertained.

Application Responsibility

The candidate is responsible for the authenticity of information, documents and photograph submitted and for assessing their eligibility.

Shortlisting

The prescribed qualifications and experience are bare minimum requirements and do not automatically entitle candidates to an interview/selection process. The Institute may restrict the number of candidates called for recruitment stages when applications are large in number.

Higher Qualifications/Experience

Candidates with higher relevant experience, strong research/publication records, substantial professional or academic experience and higher SGR score, wherever applicable, may receive due weightage during shortlisting and selection according to criteria approved by the Competent Authority.

Document Verification

The Institute may undertake detailed scrutiny of applications/documents at examination or other stages. Candidature may be cancelled if claims are not substantiated.

Experience Certificates

Experience certificates must clearly mention:

• Starting date
• Ending date
• Duration of employment
• Pay scale/basic pay/consolidated pay
• Posts/designations/ranks held
• Nature of duties
• Duration of duties

They must be duly signed and sealed by the employer.

Scanned Documents

Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all uploaded documents are clear and legible. Illegible or unclear scans may result in rejection.

Amendments

Any amendment, clarification, corrigendum or modification relating to recruitment will be published on the official VAMNICOM website and will form part of the recruitment notification.

Government Employees

Candidates working in Central Government, State Government, Public Sector Undertakings and Government-funded Research Agencies must upload/provide:

• No Objection Certificate (NOC)
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate

Shortlisted candidates must ensure these certificates are available before appearing for Personal Interview.

Degree Recognition

Degrees obtained by candidates should have been awarded by a recognized University/Institute.

Name Change

Candidates claiming a change in name after matriculation due to marriage, remarriage, divorce etc. must submit relevant documents.

Canvassing

Canvassing in any form, directly or indirectly, will result in disqualification.

Online Submission Problems

The Institute will not be responsible for delay, non-submission or technical difficulties during online application attributable to the candidate or circumstances beyond the Institute's control.

Verification

The Institute reserves the right to verify the antecedents and credentials of selected candidates before appointment or at any stage thereafter.

Appointment

Appointment of selected candidates will be subject to verification of documents, fulfilment of prescribed eligibility conditions and other applicable conditions.

Candidate Profile

The notification states that candidates should have:

• Excellent academic record
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to provide high-quality postgraduate education
• Demonstrated ability to carry out original and creative research.

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