The Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Ecotourism (IHCAE), Chemchey, under the Government of Sikkim, released a job vacancy notification on 22 July 2026 for the post of Mountaineering Guest Instructor. The notice was issued under Ref No. 52/IHCAE/GEN/ADM/2017/319. This is a short-term contractual post open to experienced Indian mountaineers.
A full breakdown of the post, honorarium, and eligibility follows in the article below. The place of posting is IHCAE, Chemchey, Dist-Namchi, Sikkim. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official IHCAE notification No. 52/IHCAE/GEN/ADM/2017/319 dated 22 July 2026. Last verified: 23 July 2026.
The Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Ecotourism (IHCAE), Chemchey, Government of Sikkim, is inviting applications for the post of Mountaineering Guest Instructor through Notification No. 52/IHCAE/GEN/ADM/2017/319 dated 22 July 2026. The last date to apply is 1 September 2026, and candidates must apply directly by email to ihcae_trgsec@yahoo.com with scanned certificates attached, since no online application portal has been given.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Ecotourism (IHCAE), Government of Sikkim |
| Post | Mountaineering Guest Instructor |
| Salary | Rs. 24,000 per course (honorarium) |
| Application Mode | |
| Eligibility | Graduate (any discipline) + AMC qualified; relaxed to Class XII for local candidates |
| Place of Posting | IHCAE, Chemchey, Dist-Namchi, Sikkim 737126 |
| Last Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | AMC-qualified Indian mountaineers, preferably below 40 years |
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About ndian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Ecotourism (IHCAE)
IHCAE, Chemchey, is an adventure and eco-tourism training institute run by the Government of Sikkim. Guest Instructors hired here conduct mountaineering training sessions for trainees and help maintain the institute’s sports and training facilities, based on the responsibilities listed in the notification. For a certified mountaineer, this is a chance to work in an official training set-up in the Eastern Himalaya rather than only on private expeditions. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Chemchey and Namchi, South Sikkim
IHCAE is located at Chemchey in Namchi district, South Sikkim. Namchi is a well-known district headquarters town in South Sikkim, connected to Gangtok and to the plains through Sikkim’s regular road network. Candidates travelling from outside Sikkim typically route through Siliguri/New Jalpaiguri in North Bengal before continuing by road into South Sikkim. For candidates already based in Sikkim or Darjeeling district, the route to Namchi is part of the everyday hill-road network rather than a remote or unusual journey. There is no other named mountaineering training institute at Chemchey itself, which makes IHCAE the main government adventure-training presence in this part of South Sikkim. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm travel routes independently before planning your journey.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 22 July 2026 |
| Last date to send application | 1 September 2026 |
The notification does not give a specific reporting time or cut-off hour on the last date; it only states that the application must “reach the Institute” on or before 1 September 2026.
Vacancy Details and Honorarium
The notification lists a single post with no discipline-wise or category-wise split.
| Post | Nature of Engagement | Honorarium |
|---|---|---|
| Mountaineering Guest Instructor | Short-term contractual | Rs. 24,000 per course |
No fixed monthly pay scale, dearness allowance, or other benefit is mentioned. The honorarium is paid per course conducted, not as a monthly salary.
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Eligibility
Essential Qualification
- Advanced Mountaineering Course (AMC) qualified.
- MOI (Method of Instruction) certification will be preferred, though not made compulsory.
Educational Qualification
- Graduate from a UGC-recognised university, in any discipline.
- Relaxed qualification for local candidates: Class XII passed from any recognised board.
Age
- Preferably below 40 years. No further age relaxation detail is given.
Since the notification applies one standard set of requirements to this single post, a post-wise table is not needed here.
Selection Process
The notification gives limited detail on how candidates will be selected after they apply.
- Candidates send their application with the required certificates to the given email ID.
- The institute screens applications against the essential and educational qualifications.
- Only shortlisted candidates are contacted, through email.
Stages beyond shortlisting, such as a written test, interview, or physical/skill assessment, are not mentioned in the official notification.
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How to Apply
- Prepare your application for the post of Mountaineering Guest Instructor.
- Attach scanned copies of your educational certificates, mountaineering qualification certificates, and experience certificates.
- Email the complete application to ihcae_trgsec@yahoo.com.
- Use the subject line “Application for the Post of Guest Instructor.”
- Ensure the application reaches the institute on or before 1 September 2026.
Documents to keep ready
- Educational certificates (proof of graduation, or Class XII certificate for local candidates)
- AMC certificate
- MOI certificate, if held
- Experience certificates related to mountaineering
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Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply by email | Send application and documents to ihcae_trgsec@yahoo.com |
| Institute contact numbers | 9339256495 / 9883559868 |
Should You Apply?
This post suits AMC-qualified mountaineers who want teaching or training experience at a government-run institute, alongside their expedition work. It is a short-term contractual role paid per course, not a permanent government job, so candidates looking for long-term job security or a fixed monthly salary should weigh that trade-off before applying. The graduate requirement is relaxed to Class XII for local candidates, which widens eligibility for applicants from Sikkim. Competition is realistically limited to a fairly small pool, since AMC certification itself is held by a relatively small number of mountaineers nationally, but the exact number of applicants IHCAE receives is not something the notification or any public source states. For a certified mountaineer early in their career, this can add useful instructional experience to a resume; for someone seeking a stable, salaried government post, it may not be the right fit. This is added context and judgment, not part of the official notification. Confirm current openings and terms with the institute before applying.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for Mountaineering Guest Instructor at IHCAE Sikkim?
The last date to send the application is 1 September 2026. It must reach the institute by email on or before this date.
What is the salary of Mountaineering Guest Instructor at IHCAE Chemchey?
The post carries an honorarium of Rs. 24,000 per course, not a fixed monthly salary. No other allowance is mentioned in the notification.
What qualification is required for IHCAE Mountaineering Guest Instructor recruitment 2026?
Candidates need an Advanced Mountaineering Course (AMC) qualification and a graduate degree from a UGC-recognised university. Local candidates are allowed with Class XII pass instead of a graduate degree.
What is an AMC (Advanced Mountaineering Course) certification?
AMC is an advanced-level mountaineering course offered by recognised Indian mountaineering institutes, taken after a basic mountaineering course. It is commonly used as a benchmark qualification for guest or visiting instructor roles at adventure training institutes. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm the exact recognised institutes accepted by IHCAE with the hiring office.
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