The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) has announced a significant recruitment drive for 2025, presenting a fantastic opportunity for eligible Indian citizens looking for government jobs. An autonomous organization operating under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, IIP is dedicated to enhancing packaging standards and promoting exports in the country. With its headquarters in Mumbai and regional centers across India, IIP plays a crucial role in the packaging sector.
This recruitment drive, advertised under Recruitment
Notice IIP-01/2025, seeks to fill 25 vacancies for
various posts on a direct recruitment, deputation, or short-term contract
basis.
Key Highlights of IIP Recruitment 2025
- Total Vacancies: 25 posts across diverse roles.
- Application Mode: Online submission followed by hard copy
submission.
- Online Application Deadline: September 24, 2025, 05:00 PM.
- Hard Copy Submission Deadline: October 1, 2025, 05:00 PM.
- Job Locations: Opportunities available at the Mumbai
headquarters and regional centers in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad,
Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Lucknow. Selected candidates will primarily be
placed in Andheri East, Mumbai.
Available Posts & Salary Levels
The IIP is recruiting for the following
positions:
- Additional Director/Professor: 01 Vacancy | Pay Level 13-A
- Deputy Director/Assistant Professor
(Technical): 02 Vacancies |
Pay Level 11
- Assistant Director/Lecturer (Technical): 04 Vacancies | Pay Level 10
- Assistant Director (Administration): 01 Vacancy | Pay Level 10
- Technical Assistant: 07 Vacancies | Pay Level 6
- Clerk: 05 Vacancies | Pay Level 2
- Assistant Director (Library): 01 Vacancy | Pay Level 10
- Section Officer (Hindi): 01 Vacancy | Pay Level 7
- Junior Assistant: 03 Vacancies | Pay Level 4
The overall pay scale ranges from INR
Level-4 to Level-13 per month.
Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit &
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must meet specific age and
educational requirements for each post. The crucial date for age calculation is
the closing date for applications from India (excluding specified remote
areas).
Age Limits
(Maximum):
- Additional Director/Professor: Below 50 years
- Deputy Director/Assistant Professor
(Technical): 40 years
- Assistant Director/Lecturer (Technical): 35 years
- Assistant Director (Administration): 35 years
- Technical Assistant: 30 years
- Clerk: 25 years
- Assistant Director (Library): Up to 56 years (for deputation)
- Section Officer (Hindi): Up to 56 years (for deputation)
- Junior Assistant: 25 years
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and as per rules
for departmental candidates/EWS/PwD.
Educational
Qualifications:
- Additional Director/Professor: Ph.D. in Packaging/Applied Science/Technology
with 12 years of experience, OR Master's with 15 years of experience.
Desirable: 5 years of admin experience and published papers.
- Deputy Director/Assistant Professor
(Technical): Ph.D. with 8
years, Master's with 10 years, Degree with 12 years, or Diploma with 8
years in packaging/science areas.
- Assistant Director/Lecturer (Technical): Ph.D. with 3 years, Master's with 5 years,
Degree with 7 years, or Diploma (3 months) with 8 years of teaching
experience in packaging.
- Assistant Director (Administration): Master's/PG Diploma in Management/Law/HR (two
years duration) with 3 years experience in admin/vigilance/legal.
- Technical Assistant: Degree in Packaging/Science/Technology, or
Diploma/Certificate (at least 3 months) in Packaging or Scientific areas.
Desirable: 1 year of experience.
- Clerk: A degree from a recognized university plus passing a typing test of
35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on a computer.
- Assistant Director (Library): For deputation—Analogous post or Level 9 with
2 years, PG in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science,
and 3 years of library experience.
- Section Officer (Hindi): For deputation—Analogous or Level 6 with 5
years, a master's in Hindi/English with the other as a subject at the degree level, a translation certificate, and 2 years of translation experience.
- Junior Assistant: Degree from a recognized university, plus passing
a typing test of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on
a computer.
Application Process
The application process involves two critical
steps: online submission and hard copy submission.
1.
Online
Application:
o
Eligible
candidates must apply online through the IIP Official website: https://www.iip-in.com/iip-careers/current-openings.aspx.
o
The online
application deadline is September 24, 2025, 05:00 PM.
2.
Application
Fee:
o
₹ 1000/- for general candidates.
o
₹ 500/- for OBC candidates.
o
₹ 250/- for SC/ST candidates.
o
The fee must be
paid via a demand draft in favor of "INDIAN
INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING," payable at Mumbai.
Please note that the application fee is nonrefundable.
3.
Hard Copy
Submission:
o
After applying
online, candidates must send a hard copy of their application along with the
Demand Draft and other necessary documents.
o
The sealed
envelope should be superscribed "Application for the post of."
o
Send the hard
copy to: Deputy Director (Administration), Indian Institute of
Packaging, E-2 MIDC Area, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 093.
o
The hard copy
must reach the office by October 1, 2025, 05:00 PM.
Selection Process
The selection process for various posts at
IIP involves a multi-stage evaluation:
- Skill Test: Applicable for certain posts (e.g., Technical
Assistant), with qualifying marks set at 50% for General, 45% for reserved
categories, and 40% for PwD.
- Assessment by Committee: Evaluation of teaching/research skills for
relevant positions.
- Interview or Other Evaluations: As per the specific post requirements.
- Final Merit List: Based on qualifications and performance in
tests/interviews.
Important Dates to Remember
Mark these crucial dates in your calendar:
- Notification Release: August 25, 2025
- Online Application Deadline: September 24, 2025 (05:00 PM)
- Hard Copy Submission Deadline: October 1, 2025 (05:00 PM)
Important Links
For complete details and to apply, refer to
the official resources:
- Detailed Notification: [Download PDF]
- Application Form: [Download PDF]
- Official Website (for online application): iip-in.com or https://www.iip-in.com/iip-careers/current-openings.aspx
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How many vacancies are available
in the IIP Recruitment 2025? A1:
There are a total of 25 vacancies across various posts.
Q2: What is the last date to apply
for these posts? A2: The online
application deadline is September 24, 2025, 05:00 PM, and the hard
copy submission deadline is October 1, 2025, 05:00 PM.
Q3: What is the pay scale for the
various posts? A3: The pay scale
for the advertised posts ranges from INR Level-4 to Level-13 per month.
Q4: Where will selected candidates be
placed? A4: While positions are
available at headquarters in Mumbai and regional centers, the selected
candidates will primarily be placed in Andheri East, Mumbai.
Q5: How can I apply for the IIP
Recruitment 2025? A5: You need
to apply online through the IIP official website (iip-in.com)
by September 24, 2025, and then send a hard copy of your
application along with the required documents and the Demand Draft to the specified
Mumbai address by October 1, 2025.
Don't miss this opportunity to join the
prestigious Indian Institute of Packaging. Ensure you read the official
notification thoroughly and submit your application well before the deadlines!
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