The Institute of Mathematics and Applications (IMA), Bhubaneswar, under the Science & Technology Department, Government of Odisha, has invited applications from eligible Indian nationals for the posts of Assistant Professor (Mathematics) and Post Doctoral Fellow. A total of 2 vacancies are available, with 1 post for Assistant Professor and 1 post for Post Doctoral Fellow, both under the UR category. The last date for receipt of applications is 26 October 2026.
Interested candidates should carefully check the separate eligibility requirements and application procedures for the two posts before applying.
IMA Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Mathematics and Applications (IMA) |
| Department | Science & Technology Department, Government of Odisha |
| Advertisement Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Mathematics) / Doctoral Fellow |
| Total Vacancy | 2 |
| Category | UR |
| Job Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Offline / Speed Post / Registered Post |
| Official Website | iomaorissa.ac.in |
IMA Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 26 October 2026 |
The duly filled application for the Assistant Professor post must reach the Director, IMA, on or before 26 October 2026. Applications received after the last date or through any other mode will not be entertained.
IMA Vacancy 2026
The recruitment includes the following posts:
| Post Name | Vacancy | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Mathematics) | 1 | UR |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 1 | UR |
| Total | 2 | |
Educational Qualification
1. Assistant Professor (Mathematics)
Candidates must fulfil either Eligibility A or Eligibility B specified in the advertisement.
Eligibility A
Candidates should have:
- A Master’s Degree with 55% marks in Mathematics/allied/relevant subjects, including Statistics and Computer Science, from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- For candidates belonging to SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities categories, the required marks are 50%.
- Candidates must have qualified NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or an equivalent UGC-accredited test such as SLET/SET.
Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. in accordance with the specified UGC Regulations may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET, subject to the conditions mentioned in the advertisement.
The notification also provides specific provisions for candidates who registered for Ph.D. before 11 July 2009, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed conditions.
Eligibility B
Candidates may also qualify where the Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in World University Rankings at any time by any one of:
- Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
- Times Higher Education (THE)
- Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2. Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF)
- Must have completed a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, or have an equivalent record of published research work.
- Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. dissertation (pending award) are also eligible to apply.
- Age limit: below 35 years.
- PDFs are expected to engage in teaching along with research work at IMA.
Selection Process
Assistant Professor
- Academic score (Appendix II, UGC Regulations) is used only to shortlist candidates for interview.
- Final selection is based only on interview performance.
- Candidates attend the interview at their own expense — no TA/DA will be paid. Candidates may be asked to report one day in advance for verification of the API score.
- Original certificates, mark sheets, testimonials, and documents must be produced for verification at the time of interview.
Post Doctoral Fellow
- Selection is based on a presentation of the proposed research project, followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates.
- TA/DA for the selection interview: Not Mentioned in Official Notification.
IMA Post Doctoral Fellowship Salary
The Post Doctoral Fellowship is offered at one of the following levels:
| Candidate Status | Fellowship |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹47,000/- per month |
| 2nd Year | ₹49,000/- per month |
| 3rd Year | ₹54,000/- per month |
In addition, a Contingency Grant of ₹40,000 per annum is provided.
IMA Post Doctoral Fellow Benefits
The notification provides for a contingency grant that can be used for eligible research-related expenses, including:
- Purchase of books and stationery
- Photographic materials for research work
- Computation charges
- Reprints/offprints of research papers
- Stationery and postal charges
- Registration fees for conferences in India and abroad
- TA as per Government norms for attending conferences inside India
- Other purposes specifically authorised by the Institute
The contingency grant cannot be used for purchasing furniture or office equipment and cannot be used for foreign travel or other expenses for visits abroad.
House Rent Allowance is admissible as per Government of Odisha rules.
A Reader Allowance of ₹2,000 per month is mentioned for visually handicapped persons only. Hostel/subsidised accommodation is to be provided wherever available; otherwise HRA will be paid as per Government norms.
Duration of Post Doctoral Fellowship
The IMA Post Doctoral Fellowship is initially tenable for two years.
It may be extended for a third year after review by IMA.
The fellowship period is counted from the date of joining, and the fellowship normally commences from the first day of a calendar month.
How to Apply — Step by Step
For Assistant Professor (Mathematics)
- Download the prescribed Application Form from www.iomaorissa.ac.in.
- Fill in the form in your own handwriting, in English, and sign it. Authenticate every page of the form and enclosures with your full signature.
- Attach self-attested copies of all certificates and mark sheets from matriculation onwards, UG/PG teaching evidence, research experience and Ph.D. production, list of publications, sample copies of your best five published articles, and front pages of all other articles, plus a certificate recording your date of birth. Do not send original certificates.
- Fill in and attach the API Score Card in the prescribed format (refer to Appendix-II, Table-2, Page 105-107 of the UGC Regulations dated 18.7.2018).
- Put the completed form and enclosures in a secured envelope superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR.”
- Send it by Speed Post/Registered Post only to: The Director, Institute of Mathematics and Applications, P.O. Andharua, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751029.
- In-service candidates of Government/Government-aided organizations should route their application through proper channel; to avoid delay, they may also send an advance copy directly. A No Objection Certificate from the employer must be produced at the time of verification, failing which the candidate will not be allowed to appear for interview.
- Ensure the application reaches the Director on or bef1ore 26.10.2026.
For Post Doctoral Fellow
- Download the IMA PDF Application Form from the Institute website.
- Complete the application, consisting of: the duly filled-in PDF Application Form; a synopsis of your thesis and/or related work (maximum two pages); and a list of journal publications (including communicated/accepted).
- Send the original, duly filled-in form with enclosures by Speed Post/Registered Post to: The Registrar, Institute of Mathematics and Applications, P.O. Andharua, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751029.
- In addition, send a scanned copy of the complete application by email to: contact.ima@iomaorissa.ac.in
Note (both posts): Applications received after the last date, or through any mode other than Speed Post/Registered Post, will not be entertained. Applications not in the prescribed format, or submitted incomplete, will be rejected.
Documents Required
Candidates should attach the required supporting documents, including:
- Reservation category certificate, if applicable
- Certificates and mark sheets from HSC onwards
- Degree and postgraduate certificates
- M.Phil./Ph.D. certificates, where applicable
- Employment certificates
- Teaching experience certificates
- NET certificate, if applicable
- Ph.D./D.Sc./D.Litt. notifications where applicable
- M.Phil./M.Tech. supervision-related notifications, where applicable
- Best five research publications
- Front pages of other research publications
- Awards certificates, if applicable
- Research project documents
- No Objection Certificate from present employer, where applicable
- Other relevant documents required by the Institute
Original certificates should not be sent with the application. Candidates must produce originals for verification at the time of interview.
IMA Post Doctoral Fellow Application Process
For the Post Doctoral Fellowship, candidates are required to use the IMA Post-Doctoral Fellowship Application Form.
The application should include:
- Duly filled IMA PDF Application Form
- Synopsis of the thesis and/or related work, maximum two pages
- List of journal publications, including communicated/accepted publications
The notification also states that a scanned copy of the completed application should be sent by email to:
hr@iomaorissa.ac.in
The application form and required documents should be sent to the IMA office as prescribed in the notification.
General Instructions
Candidates should carefully follow all instructions given by IMA.
- Candidates must attend the interview at their own expense.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Candidates may be required to report one day before the interview for verification of API score.
- Original certificates and testimonials must be produced during document verification.
- SC/ST candidates must provide a valid certificate issued by the competent authority of the Government of Odisha.
- In-service candidates must ensure that the CCR/Performance Appraisal Report for the last five years reaches the Director confidentially at least five days before the interview.
- Experience certificates must be in the prescribed format and contain relevant employment details.
- Selected candidates are required to join within one month from the date of issue of the appointment order unless otherwise permitted.
- Candidates must authenticate each page of the application form and enclosures with their full signature.
- Incomplete applications or applications not submitted in the prescribed format may be rejected.
- Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
- IMA reserves the right to shortlist eligible candidates or cancel the interview/selection process without assigning any reason.
Important Note for Candidates
There are separate application requirements for the Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow posts. Candidates should therefore download and use the appropriate application format and carefully check the respective eligibility and document requirements before submitting their application.
Important Links
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| More Odisha Govt Jobs | Click Here |
IMA Recruitment 2026 FAQ
1. How many vacancies are available in IMA Recruitment 2026?
There are 2 vacancies: 1 Assistant Professor (Mathematics) and 1 Post Doctoral Fellow.
2. What is the last date to apply for IMA Recruitment 2026?
The last date for receipt of the duly filled application is 26 October 2026.
3. What is the qualification for IMA Assistant Professor?
Candidates generally require a Master’s Degree with 55% marks in Mathematics/allied/relevant subjects, along with NET/SLET/SET or the applicable Ph.D. exemption conditions specified in the advertisement.
4. What is the fellowship amount for IMA Post Doctoral Fellow?
The fellowship is ₹47,000, ₹49,000 or ₹54,000 per month, depending on the candidate’s Ph.D. and post-doctoral research status.
5. What is the age requirement for the Post Doctoral Fellow?
The notification states that IMA Post Doctoral Fellows are mathematicians below 35 years of age who meet the prescribed academic/research requirements.
6. How will the Assistant Professor candidates be selected?
Eligible candidates may be shortlisted using the prescribed academic score, while final selection is based on interview performance.
7. How will Post Doctoral Fellows be selected?
Selection will be based on a presentation of the proposed research project followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates.
8. Where is IMA located?
The Institute of Mathematics and Applications is located at Andharua, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751029.