Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Delhi has invited applications for 22 temporary and contractual vacancies in technical and non-technical positions. The recruitment includes posts such as Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Young Professional, Laboratory Attendant and Packaging Designer.

The maximum remuneration goes up to ₹1.50 lakh per month, while selected candidates for some Assistant Professor positions can receive up to ₹75,000 per month.

Importantly, some positions are suitable for freshers, particularly Young Professional (Admin), Laboratory Attendant and certain Assistant Professor positions where 0–1 year experience is accepted.

Last date to apply: 22 August 2026.

Note: This article is prepared from the IIP Delhi recruitment notification shared above. Candidates should verify the latest notice/application instructions on the official IIP website before applying. IIP maintains an official careers page containing its recruitment/application information.

IIP Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP)
Ministry	Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Location	Delhi
Recruitment Type	Temporary / Contractual
Total Vacancies	22
Maximum Salary	₹1,20,000–₹1,50,000/month
Salary for selected Assistant Professor posts	Up to ₹75,000/month
Contract Period	Initially 1 year
Selection	Shortlisting + Interview/Merit
Last Date	22 August 2026
Application Mode	Offline

IIP is an autonomous organization working under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and was established in 1966.

IIP Vacancy Details

1. Professor (Technology) – Emeritus

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: ₹1,20,000–₹1,50,000 per month, negotiable
• Qualification: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline such as Packaging Technology, Printing Technology, Textile Technology, Polymer Technology, Material Science or allied fields.
• Candidates should be retired academicians from IITs, NITs or other institutions of national/international repute.
• Preference may be given to candidates with foreign university experience.

This position is not suitable for freshers.

2. Professor (Management)

• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: ₹1,20,000–₹1,50,000/month
• Qualification: Ph.D. in Management, Business Administration or allied discipline with at least 10 years of teaching, research or industry experience.
• Outstanding professionals with an established reputation may also be considered.
• Retired professors from IIMs/reputed management institutions may be considered.

Freshers: No.

3. Associate Professor (Management)

• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: ₹80,000–₹90,000/month
• Qualification: Ph.D. in Management/allied discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience.
• Relevant professional experience is also considered.
• Age limit: Up to 50 years.

Freshers: No.

4. Assistant Professor (Management)

• Vacancies: 3
• Salary:
  • 0–1 year experience: ₹57,000/month
  • 1–2 years: ₹70,000/month
  • 2–5 years: ₹75,000/month
• Qualification: MBA/MMS/M.Com or relevant Master’s Degree.
• NET/Ph.D. is preferred.
• Relevant teaching/professional experience is preferred.
• Age limit: Up to 35 years.

Freshers: Potentially eligible, because the notification provides a salary slab for candidates with 0–1 year experience.

5. Associate Professor (Smart & Intelligent Packaging)

• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: ₹80,000–₹90,000/month
• Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.
• Master’s Degree with first class.
• Minimum 8 years of teaching/research/industry experience.
• Published work and research contributions are required as specified in the notification.
• Age limit: Up to 50 years.

Freshers: No.

6. Assistant Professor (AI/ML)

• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: ₹57,000–₹75,000/month depending on experience
• Relevant M.E./M.Tech./M.S. in AI & ML, Computer Science, Data Science, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, Packaging Technology or allied disciplines.
• Ph.D. in AI, ML, Data Analytics, Smart Manufacturing, Automation, Packaging Technology or related areas is preferred.
• Experience in AI/ML, automation, smart manufacturing or packaging is desirable.
• Age limit: Up to 35 years.

Freshers: Candidates with the required qualification and 0–1 year experience may potentially apply.

7. Assistant Professor (Sustainable Packaging & LCA)

• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: ₹57,000–₹75,000/month
• Ph.D. in Sustainable Packaging, Circular Economy, Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Sustainability, Packaging Materials, Waste Management or related fields.
• Experience in sustainability, LCA, environmental assessment, recycling or packaging compliance is desirable.
• Knowledge of LCA tools such as SimaPro, GaBi or OpenLCA is desirable.
• Age limit: Up to 35 years.

Freshers: Limited; Ph.D. is required.

8. Assistant Professor (Packaging Design)

• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: ₹57,000–₹75,000/month
• Ph.D. in Packaging Design, Structural Packaging, Industrial Design, Consumer Packaging, Sustainable Packaging Design or related areas.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, 3D modelling/rendering and packaging prototyping is desirable.
• Age limit: Up to 35 years.

Freshers: Limited; Ph.D. is required.

9. Assistant Professor (Printing & Graphic Designs)

• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: ₹57,000–₹75,000/month
• Qualification: Ph.D. in Printing Technology, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communication, Industrial Design or related discipline.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and relevant CAD/3D tools is desirable.
• Experience in printing, packaging development, graphics or design is desirable.
• Age limit: Up to 35 years.

Freshers: Generally not suitable because Ph.D. is essential.

Lecturer & Administrative Positions

10. Lecturer (Communication Skills)

• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: ₹50,000/month
• Qualification: Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks in English, Communication Studies, Linguistics, Business Communication, Journalism & Mass Communication or allied disciplines.
• NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. is preferred.
• 2–3 years teaching experience is preferred.
• Good English communication and digital teaching skills are desirable.

11. Academic Counselor / Liaison Officer / Placement Officer

• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: ₹50,000/month
• Qualification: MBA with specialization in Marketing or Human Resource Management.
• Experience in admission counselling, institutional coordination, marketing or promotional activities is desirable.
• Good communication and MS Office skills required.

Young Professional Vacancies

12. Young Professional (Admin)

• Vacancies: 2
• Salary: ₹20,000–₹30,000/month
• Qualification: Graduate in any discipline.
• Candidates should have proficiency/experience in:
  • MS Office
  • Filing and documentation
  • Typing
  • Drafting
  • Dictation
  • Calling and emailing
  • Preparation/editing of reports and presentations
  • Administrative coordination

⭐ Fresher Opportunity

This is one of the most attractive posts in the notification for graduates and early-career candidates.

13. Young Professional (Instrumentation)

• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: ₹35,000–₹45,000/month
• Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry or Instrumentation.
• Experience with GC-MS, FT-IR and CHNS Analyzer is preferred.
• Relevant laboratory/instrumentation experience is an advantage.

Freshers: Qualification may make a candidate eligible, but relevant laboratory experience is preferred.

14. Young Professional (Library)

• Vacancy: 1
• Salary: ₹35,000–₹45,000/month
• Qualification: Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science, Documentation Science or equivalent professional degree.
• Minimum 55% marks.
• Knowledge of library management software, digital repositories and e-journal databases is desirable.

Freshers: Candidates meeting the qualification can potentially apply, although additional skills/experience are preferred.

15. Laboratory Attendant

• Vacancies: 2
• Salary: ₹20,000–₹25,000/month
• Qualification: Minimum 12th Pass with Science.
• ITI certificate is preferred.
• 0–2 years’ laboratory assistance/equipment handling/sample preparation/store-maintenance experience is preferred.
• Age limit: Up to 27 years.

⭐ Freshers Eligible

This is one of the best options in this notification for 12th Science candidates because experience is preferred rather than stated as an essential requirement.

16. Packaging Designer

• Vacancies: 2
• Salary: ₹50,000/month
• Qualification: M.Des in Product/Industrial Design from NID, IITs or reputed institutes.
• Experience in packaging development and CAD is required/preferred as specified in the notification.

Freshers: Not a typical fresher vacancy.

IIP Recruitment 2026 – Best Posts for Freshers

Candidates looking specifically for fresher opportunities should pay attention to:

Post	Minimum Qualification	Fresher Suitability
Young Professional (Admin)	Graduate	✅ Yes/Potentially
Laboratory Attendant	12th Science	✅ Yes/Potentially
Assistant Professor (Management)	MBA/MMS/M.Com/Relevant Master’s	✅ 0–1 year slab
Assistant Professor (AI/ML)	Relevant M.E./M.Tech./M.S.	⚠️ Qualification-dependent
Young Professional (Library)	Master’s in Library/Information/Documentation Science	⚠️ Potentially
Young Professional (Instrumentation)	B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemistry/Instrumentation	⚠️ Experience preferred

Salary Details

The recruitment offers different consolidated remuneration depending on the post and experience.

• Professor: ₹1.20 lakh–₹1.50 lakh/month
• Associate Professor: ₹80,000–₹90,000/month
• Assistant Professor: ₹57,000–₹75,000/month
• Lecturer: ₹50,000/month
• Academic Counselor/Placement Officer: ₹50,000/month
• Packaging Designer: ₹50,000/month
• YP Instrumentation/Library: ₹35,000–₹45,000/month
• YP Admin: ₹20,000–₹30,000/month
• Laboratory Attendant: ₹20,000–₹25,000/month

Contract Period

These are purely temporary and contractual appointments. The initial engagement is for one year, subject to renewal depending on performance.

The notification states that the consolidated remuneration remains unchanged during the contract period and that selected candidates are not entitled to benefits such as PF, pension, gratuity, medical allowance, HRA, DA or transport allowance.

Candidates cannot claim a right to permanent employment in IIP after completion or discontinuation of the contract.

Selection Process

The selection process is expected to involve:

1. Submission of application
2. Shortlisting based on qualification and experience
3. Interview and/or merit-based selection, as decided by the competent authority
4. Final selection

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email regarding the interview/selection process.

How to Apply for IIP Recruitment 2026

Candidates should download the prescribed application form from the official IIP website, fill it carefully and attach all required documents.

The notification requires candidates to submit the duly completed application along with relevant documents in a sealed envelope, clearly mentioning the post applied for.

Apply Online / Official Links

👉 Official IIP Careers & Current Openings:
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👉 Official IIP Website:
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The official careers page provides IIP’s recruitment/current-opening information and application form section.

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Important

This recruitment is not a regular/permanent government job. It is a contractual engagement with IIP.

Candidates should carefully check the post-specific qualification, experience, age requirement and documents before submitting the application.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification	IIP Delhi Recruitment 2026
Last Date to Apply	22 August 2026
Contract	Initially 1 year

Important Points Before Applying

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Relevant supporting documents must be attached.
• Incomplete applications may be rejected.
• Shortlisting does not guarantee selection.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called/informed for the next stage.
• No TA/DA is admissible for joining or completion of the assignment.
• The selected candidate cannot take up another assignment during the contract period.
• The engagement does not provide a claim for permanent employment.

Conclusion

The IIP Delhi Recruitment 2026 is a useful opportunity for candidates from multiple educational backgrounds, with 22 temporary and contractual vacancies available across academic, technical, administrative and laboratory roles.

For freshers, the most relevant positions include Young Professional (Admin) for graduates and Laboratory Attendant for 12th Science candidates. Candidates with postgraduate qualifications can also explore the Assistant Professor and Young Professional positions where the notification permits candidates with limited experience.

With salaries ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹1.50 lakh per month, candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should complete their applications before 22 August 2026.

📌 Apply Before: 22 August 2026

Official IIP Careers: Apply / Download Application Form

Disclaimer

This recruitment information is provided for educational and job-information purposes. Candidates should verify the complete official notification, eligibility criteria, application format and latest instructions from the Indian Institute of Packaging before applying. WifiseStudyKaro.com is not responsible for any changes, errors, rejection of applications or recruitment decisions made by the recruiting organization.