IIM Bodh Gaya Recruitment 2026: 3 Posts, Last Date

 

IIM Bodh Gaya Recruitment 2026
IIM Bodh Gaya Recruitment 2026: 3 Posts, Last Date

IIM Bodh Gaya Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 has opened applications for three confirmed posts, along with a pool of candidates for seven Trainee designations. The online application window runs from 17 October to 07 November 2026. The advertised positions include CEO – INSPIRE Incubation Centre, Assistant Student Counsellor and Wellness Coordinator, while the trainee pool covers management, IT, counselling, library, accounts, yoga and graduate roles.

The remuneration ranges from ₹15,000 to ₹1,51,100, depending on the post and its pay structure. Regular appointments and contractual engagements are both included. Candidates must meet the qualification and experience requirements applicable to their chosen position, and separate applications are required for different posts.

Last Updated: 18 October 2026, 12:02 PM IST | Reviewed by Vijay Sah

Current Status: Application Open. Online applications are open from 17 October to 07 November 2026.

Key points at a glance: Three confirmed vacancies and seven Trainee designations for a candidate pool; application deadline 07 November 2026; qualifications range from a bachelor's degree to postgraduate degrees, depending on the post; selection may include written or skill tests and/or a personal interview.

Recruitment at a Glance

DetailInformation
OrganisationIndian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM Bodh Gaya)
RecruitmentNon-Faculty Positions Recruitment 2026
Advertisement NumbersNT 2026-10-A to NT 2026-10-J
PostsThree fixed-vacancy posts and seven Trainee designations
Application ModeOnline
Application Start Date17 October 2026
Last Date07 November 2026
Job LocationBodh Gaya, Bihar
Remuneration₹15,000–₹1,51,100, depending on the post
Selection ProcessShortlisting, written and/or skill tests, and/or personal interview, as applicable
Current StatusApplication Open

Overview of IIM Bodh Gaya Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya, established in 2015 under the Ministry of Education, has issued its Rules of Recruitment for Non-Faculty Positions under advertisement numbers NT 2026-10-A to NT 2026-10-J, dated 17 October 2026.

The recruitment covers three posts with specified vacancies and seven Trainee designations for which a pool of suitable candidates will be prepared. The trainee pool and waitlisted candidates are subject to the validity conditions stated in the recruitment rules.

Regular appointments carry a probation period of two years. The CEO position and Trainee engagements are contractual, with the terms and extension conditions varying by role.

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Date17 October 2026
Application Start Date17 October 2026
Last Date to Apply07 November 2026
Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification and Experience07 November 2026

The examination, test and interview dates have not been provided in the supplied recruitment details.

Vacancy Details and Available Posts

The notification specifies three vacancies across the CEO – INSPIRE Incubation Centre, Assistant Student Counsellor and Wellness Coordinator positions. The remaining seven designations are Trainee roles for a pool of suitable candidates; individual vacancy counts for these roles are not specified in the supplied details.

Post NameVacancy / PoolNature of Engagement
CEO – INSPIRE: Section 8 Incubation Centre1 (UR)Contractual
Assistant Student Counsellor1 (NC-OBC)Regular
Wellness Coordinator1 (UR)Regular
Management TraineePoolContractual
Management Trainee – ITPoolContractual
Management Trainee cum Counsellor – Clinical/Counselling PsychologyPoolContractual
Library TraineePoolContractual
Accounts TraineePoolContractual
Yoga TraineePoolContractual
Graduate TraineePoolContractual

The three specified vacancies are one each for CEO – INSPIRE (UR), Assistant Student Counsellor (NC-OBC) and Wellness Coordinator (UR). The seven Trainee roles form a candidate pool rather than a stated set of fixed vacancies.

Eligibility and Educational Qualifications

Applicants must satisfy the qualification, marks and experience conditions for the selected designation. The qualifications listed below are based on the supplied recruitment details.

PostQualification and Experience
CEO – INSPIRE: Section 8 Incubation CentrePostgraduate degree, preferably MBA, with 55% marks and five years of experience in incubation or entrepreneurship.
Assistant Student CounsellorMaster's in Clinical Psychology with 55% marks and five years of experience, including two years in counselling; OR Master's in Psychology with 55% marks, a diploma and five years of experience, including three years in counselling.
Wellness CoordinatorMaster's in Clinical Psychology with 55% marks; OR Master's in Psychology with 55% marks plus a diploma in the relevant field and two years of post-qualification counselling experience.
Management TraineeMaster's degree, preferably in Management, with 60% marks and proficiency in MS Office.
Management Trainee – ITMaster's in Computer Science or IT, preferably M.Tech, with 60% marks.
Management Trainee cum Counsellor – Clinical/Counselling PsychologyMaster's in Clinical or Counselling Psychology with 55% marks and three years of experience.
Library TraineeMaster's in Library and Information Science with 60% marks.
Accounts TraineeMaster's in Commerce with 55% marks.
Yoga TraineeGraduation or postgraduate qualification, preferably in Yogic Science, with six months of experience as a yoga trainer.
Graduate TraineeBachelor's degree in any discipline with 60% marks, proficiency in MS Office and English.

Qualifications must be from a UGC-recognised university or deemed university, or an AICTE-approved autonomous institution wherever applicable. Courses from autonomous institutions must meet the equivalence conditions stated in the recruitment rules.

Age, qualification and experience are reckoned as on 07 November 2026. Experience on a part-time or daily-wage basis is not counted for shortlisting, according to the supplied recruitment details.

Age Limit

PostAge Requirement
CEO – INSPIRE45–55 years preferred
Assistant Student CounsellorUpper age limit: 40 years
Wellness CoordinatorUpper age limit: 35 years
All Trainee PostsUpper age limit: 30 years

The age cut-off date is 07 November 2026. Age relaxation for SC, ST, NC-OBC, PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates is stated to be as per existing Central Government rules.

Salary, Pay Level and Remuneration

PostRemuneration / Pay
CEO – INSPIRE: Section 8 Incubation Centre₹45,000–₹1,00,000 consolidated
Assistant Student CounsellorPay Level 8: ₹47,600–₹1,51,100
Wellness CoordinatorPay Level 4: ₹25,500–₹81,100
Management Trainee₹20,000–₹35,000 consolidated
Management Trainee – IT₹20,000–₹35,000 consolidated
Management Trainee cum Counsellor₹20,000–₹35,000 consolidated
Library Trainee₹20,000–₹35,000 consolidated
Accounts Trainee₹20,000–₹35,000 consolidated
Yoga Trainee₹20,000–₹35,000 consolidated
Graduate Trainee₹15,000–₹20,000 consolidated

The amount and payment structure depend on the position. The trainee amounts are described as consolidated remuneration in the supplied details; they should not be treated as regular pay-scale appointments.

Application Fee

The supplied recruitment details do not specify an application fee or payment method.

Selection Process

Selection is based on shortlisting against the recruitment rules, followed by the tests and/or interview applicable to the position.

  1. Shortlisting of candidates who meet the prescribed qualification and experience requirements.
  2. Written test and/or skill test, where applicable.
  3. Personal interview, where applicable.
  4. Selection based on the results of the applicable tests and/or personal interview under IIM Bodh Gaya's HR policy.

The supplied details do not specify an examination pattern, marks distribution, test duration or negative-marking rules. The waitlist is stated to remain valid for one year from the date of declaration of the result.

Probation and Contract Duration

  • Regular posts: A probation period of two years applies.
  • CEO – INSPIRE: The initial contract is for two years and may be extended yearly, depending on performance and requirements.
  • Trainee positions: The contract is for one year and may be extended based on performance.
  • Candidate pool: The supplied details state that the trainee pool will remain valid for one year from the declaration of results.

The Institute reserves the right to fill or not fill a post and to increase or decrease the number of vacancies.

How to Apply Online

  1. Open the IIM Bodh Gaya Careers page.
  2. Locate the Non-Faculty Positions recruitment and its online application link.
  3. Enter the required details about qualifications, experience and salary drawn, along with the names of two referees, preferably from the relevant industry or field.
  4. Upload the supporting documents requested by the application form.
  5. Submit the application by 07 November 2026.

Applicants seeking more than one position must submit a separate application for each post. Candidates who applied against earlier advertisements must apply again. Submitting two or more applications for the same position may result in rejection, and incomplete applications will not be entertained.

Important Instructions

  • Complete the required qualifications and experience by 07 November 2026.
  • Government employees who have not applied through the proper channel must produce a No Objection Certificate at the test or interview stage.
  • Meeting the minimum qualification and experience requirements does not guarantee shortlisting or a call for tests or interview.
  • Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
  • Any amendment or corrigendum is to be published on the Institute website, as stated in the supplied recruitment details.
PurposeOfficial Link
Apply OnlineIIM Bodh Gaya Careers and Application Portal
Official NotificationDownload RoR Non-Faculty PDF
Official WebsiteIIM Bodh Gaya Careers

Related updates are available through the Central Government Jobs section on JobSearchKing.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is IIM Bodh Gaya Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 open?

Yes. The current status is Application Open, with applications accepted from 17 October to 07 November 2026.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online applications is 07 November 2026.

3. How many vacancies are available?

Three fixed vacancies are specified: one CEO – INSPIRE post, one Assistant Student Counsellor post and one Wellness Coordinator post. Seven additional Trainee designations are included in a candidate pool without individual fixed vacancy counts in the supplied details.

4. What qualifications are required?

Requirements vary by post. They include relevant master's degrees for the specialist and management positions, while the Graduate Trainee role requires a bachelor's degree with 60% marks, MS Office proficiency and English proficiency.

5. What is the age limit for Trainee posts?

The stated upper age limit for Trainee posts is 30 years, calculated as on 07 November 2026. Applicable relaxation is stated to follow existing Central Government rules.

6. What is the remuneration at IIM Bodh Gaya?

The stated range is ₹15,000–₹1,51,100, depending on the post. Some positions carry consolidated remuneration, while the two regular positions use specified pay levels.

7. What is the selection process?

Selection involves shortlisting and the written and/or skill tests and/or personal interview applicable to the position. The supplied details do not provide a specific examination pattern.

8. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?

Yes, but a separate application is required for each position. The supplied instructions also state that multiple applications for the same position may be rejected.

Source: Official Notification – Rules of Recruitment for Non-Faculty Positions