Job Description
Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai, has officially announced its recruitment drive for various faculty positions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking jobs in a premier maritime institution under the Government of India. The recruitment will be conducted on a direct recruitment basis for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor roles.
About the University
Established through an Act of Parliament on 14th November 2008, the Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a Central University dedicated to developing a trained human resource for India’s maritime sector. The university celebrates ‘IMU Day’ every year on 14th November, marking its contribution to maritime education and training.
Job Title
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
Employment Type: Direct Recruitment
Departments
Teaching faculty positions are open in the following departments:
- Ocean Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics

Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Good academic record with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade at both UG and PG levels (or Integrated PG level) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
- Minimum of eight years of teaching/research/industry experience in a relevant area.
- At least four years should be at the Assistant Professor level in a University, College, or Research Organization.
Job Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Scale of Pay
- Associate Professor: Level-13A [₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100]
- Assistant Professor: Level-10 [₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400]
Application Mode
- Online and Postal Submission
Important Dates
- Opening Date for Online Application: 29.03.2025
- Closing Date for Online Application: 21.04.2025 (till 23:59 hrs, including payment of fees)
- Last Date for Receipt of 01 Set of Hard Copy: 28.04.2025
- Last Date for 07 Sets of Hard Copies (for shortlisted candidates only): Within 7 days from the date of declaration of provisionally shortlisted candidates
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Apply online through the official link by clicking on the Apply Now button.
- Step 2: After submission, download the PDF copy of the application
- Step 3: Send the following to facultyrecruitment@imu.ac.in immediately:
- PDF of the application
- Scanned copies of supporting documents
- Step 4: Send one hard copy of the filled application along with all enclosures to the following address on or before 28.04.2025: To:
The Registrar
Indian Maritime University Headquarters
Semmencherry, Sholinganallur Post
Chennai – 600 119 - Step 5: Only shortlisted candidates must send 07 sets of the application + enclosures to the above address within 7 days of being shortlisted.
Note: Super scribe the envelope with:
“Application for the post of ____________ (Name of the Discipline), Indian Maritime University, on a Direct Recruitment basis”
Important Link:
Official Notification: CLICK HERE
For more details and to apply online, visit the official website.
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