The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has announced its Recruitment 2025 notification for multiple academic, technical, and administrative positions. The recruitment will be conducted through direct recruitment as well as deputation/short-term contract at its Head Office in Mumbai and regional centers located in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Lucknow. This recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for candidates from diverse academic and technical backgrounds to join a prestigious government institute that plays a vital role in packaging education, research, and industry development.
Important Dates
- Notification Released On: 25 August 2025
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: 24 September 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
- Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy with Documents & Fee: 01 October 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
Vacancy Details
IIP has released vacancies across teaching, technical, and administrative cadres. Here is the detailed list of available posts:
- Additional Director / Professor – 1 Post (UR)
- Deputy Director / Assistant Professor (Technical) – 2 Posts (1 SC, 1 UR)
- Assistant Director / Lecturer (Technical) – 4 Posts (UR)
- Assistant Director (Administration) – 1 Post (UR)
- Technical Assistant – 7 Posts (2 OBC, 1 ST, 1 EWS, 3 UR)
- Clerk – 5 Posts (1 OBC, 1 EWS, 3 UR)
- Assistant Director (Library) – 1 Post (UR) (Deputation/Short-Term Contract)
- Section Officer (Hindi) – 1 Post (UR) (Deputation/Short-Term Contract)
- Junior Assistant – 3 Posts (UR) (Short-Term Contract)
Application Fees
Candidates must submit the application fee through a demand draft along with the hard copy of the application form.
- General Category: ₹1000/-
- OBC Category: ₹500/-
- SC/ST Category: ₹250/-
- PwD Candidates: Exempted
Application fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Applications without the fee will be rejected.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility varies according to the post. Let’s break it down:
1. Additional Director / Professor
- Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Packaging / Applied Science in Packaging / Technology with 12 years of teaching, testing, or research experience in packaging.
- OR Master’s Degree in Technology / Science / Applied Science in Packaging with 15 years of relevant experience.
- Desirable:
- 5 years of administrative experience.
- Published research papers in reputed journals.
- Age Limit: Below 50 years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per rules).
- Pay Level: 13-A
2. Deputy Director / Assistant Professor (Technical)
- Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Packaging / Applied Science / Technology / Science with 8 years of experience,
- OR Master’s Degree with 10 years’ experience,
- OR Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years’ experience,
- OR Diploma/Certificate in Packaging (1 year) with 8 years’ experience.
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 40 years.
- Pay Level: 11
3. Assistant Director / Lecturer (Technical)
- Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Packaging / Applied Science / Technology with 3 years’ teaching experience,
- OR Master’s Degree with 5 years’ teaching experience,
- OR Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years’ experience,
- OR Diploma/Certificate (3 months) in Packaging with 8 years’ experience.
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 35 years.
- Pay Level: 10
4. Assistant Director (Administration)
- Educational Qualification:
- Master’s Degree in Management / Commerce / Arts / Science OR PG Diploma in Management / Law / HR (2 years).
- 3 years’ experience in administration, vigilance, or legal matters.
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 35 years.
- Pay Level: 10
5. Technical Assistant
- Educational Qualification:
- Degree in Technology / Science / Applied Science in Packaging, OR
- Diploma/Certificate in Packaging (3 months) with experience.
- Desirable: 1 year of industry experience.
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years.
- Pay Level: 6
6. Clerk
- Educational Qualification:
- Degree from a recognized University.
- Typing speed: 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on computer.
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 25 years.
- Pay Level: 2
7. Assistant Director (Library) (Deputation/Short Term Contract)
- Eligibility:
- Post-Graduate Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science.
- 3 years’ experience in a technical library.
- Holding analogous post or Level 9 post with 2 years’ service.
- Maximum Age: 56 years.
- Pay Level: 10
8. Section Officer (Hindi) (Deputation/Short Term Contract)
- Eligibility:
- Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a subject OR Master’s in English with Hindi as a subject.
- Certificate in Translation (Hindi/English).
- 2 years’ translation experience.
- Holding analogous post or Level 6 post with 5 years’ service.
- Maximum Age: 56 years.
- Pay Level: 7
9. Junior Assistant (Short Term Contract)
- Educational Qualification:
- Degree from a recognized University.
- Typing speed: 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on computer.
- Certificate/Diploma in Computer Operations (minimum 1 month) desirable.
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 25 years.
- Pay Level: 4
Salary / Pay Scale (Approximate as per 7th CPC)
The posts carry 7th CPC Pay Levels as per Central Government norms:
- Additional Director/Professor – ₹1,31,100 – ₹2,16,600 per month
- Deputy Director/Assistant Professor (Technical) – ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 per month
- Assistant Director/Lecturer (Technical) – ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
- Assistant Director (Administration) – ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
- Technical Assistant – ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month
- Clerk – ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month
- Assistant Director (Library) – ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
- Section Officer (Hindi) – ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month
- Junior Assistant – ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month
Apart from basic pay, selected candidates will also receive allowances such as DA, HRA, Medical Benefits, Pension, and other perks as per Government rules.
Selection Process
The selection process will be based on:
- Eligibility Screening – Verification of qualifications and documents.
- Skill Test / Written Test / Interview (as applicable for each post).
- Teaching, testing, or research skills will be evaluated for academic posts.
- Technical skill tests will be conducted for Technical Assistant and Clerical posts.
- Qualified marks: 50% (General), 45% (OBC/SC/ST), 40% (PwD).
- Merit List Preparation – Based on marks in skill test and interview.
- Final Approval – Candidates recommended by the selection committee will be approved by the Appointing Authority.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must follow the application process carefully:
- Fill Online Application Form on the official career portal of IIP before the deadline.
- Take a printout of the filled application form.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents:
- 10th & 12th Certificates
- Degree/PG/Ph.D. Certificates
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Experience Certificates
- Pay Slip (if employed)
- Research Publications (if applicable)
- Attach the Demand Draft of Application Fee.
- Submit the hard copy through post so that it reaches the Institute before the due date.
Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
General Instructions
- Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying.
- False information or fabricated documents will lead to disqualification.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending interviews.
- Current government/PSU employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
- Final selection is subject to verification of documents, medical fitness, and background checks.
- The Institute reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process without assigning reasons.
