Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) has released four separate recruitment notices on its official careers page, all posted on 5 August 2026. The notices cover an Assistant Professor post in Political Science, Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Senior Resident posts across several medical departments at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), and two Assistant Professor posts under the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), in Mathematics and in the BBA/MBA department. Candidates can view every notice at SMU’s official careers page. Application is by email in each case, and this is a good fit for candidates holding a postgraduate degree, NET, PhD, or a relevant medical postgraduate qualification who want to teach or work at a private university campus in Sikkim.
Together, these four notices ask for candidates across Political Science, several medical specialities, Mathematics, and Management. No single notice gives a numbered vacancy count for each opening — candidates should confirm the exact number of posts with the department directly. The technology and CDOE posts are based at the SMIT campus in Majitar, Rangpo, Sikkim; the SMIMS posts are based at Tadong, Sikkim. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Sikkim Manipal University recruitment notices dated 5 August 2026, published at smu.edu.in/career.php. Last verified: 6 August 2026.
Sikkim Manipal University is hiring for four posts through notices dated 5 August 2026: Assistant Professor (Political Science) at SOHSSLA, Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Senior Resident at SMIMS across several medical departments, and Assistant Professor posts in Mathematics and BBA/MBA under CDOE. The last date to apply ranges from 14 to 20 August 2026 depending on the post. All four posts require candidates to email their CV directly to the address given for that post — there is no online application portal.
Quick overview
| Position | Department | School / Institute | Last Date | Apply Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Political Science | SOHSSLA (Humanities, Social Sciences & Liberal Arts) | 14 Aug 2026 | Email CV |
| Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Senior Resident | Multiple medical departments (see below) | SMIMS | 15 Aug 2026 | Email CV |
| Assistant Professor | Mathematics | CDOE | 20 Aug 2026 | Email CV |
| Assistant Professor | BBA/MBA (Operations & Supply Chain Management) | CDOE | 20 Aug 2026 | Email CV |
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About Sikkim Manipal University
Sikkim Manipal University is a private university based in Sikkim, running technical, medical, nursing, physiotherapy, humanities and management programmes across its Majitar (SMIT) and Tadong (SMIMS) campuses. It is not a government body, and vacancies here are private-sector academic and clinical faculty posts rather than government jobs. SMU also runs online/distance programmes through its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), which is where two of these four postings sit.
Location and how to reach the campuses
SMU’s Majitar campus (SMIT, SOHSSLA and CDOE roles) sits on the way from Siliguri to Gangtok, about 33 km from Gangtok and 80 km from Siliguri — this distance is stated in the official notices themselves. The SMIMS campus is at 5th Mile, Tadong, closer to Gangtok.
This is added context, not part of the official notices: candidates travelling from outside Sikkim typically use Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station as the nearest air and rail links, connecting onward to the campus by road. Confirm current routes and timings with the university before travelling.
Important dates
| Position | Advertisement Posted | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor – Political Science | 5 Aug 2026 | 14 Aug 2026 |
| SMIMS – Associate/Assistant Professor & Senior Resident | 5 Aug 2026 | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Assistant Professor – Mathematics (CDOE) | 5 Aug 2026 | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Assistant Professor – BBA/MBA (CDOE) | 5 Aug 2026 | 20 Aug 2026 |
No exam date, interview date or joining date is mentioned in any of the four notices.
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Positions, departments and eligibility
1. Assistant Professor — Political Science (SOHSSLA)
- Qualification: Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks, plus NET, and other UGC norms
- Preferred: PhD and relevant teaching/research experience
- Work location: SOHSSLA, SMIT Campus, Majitar, Rangpo, Sikkim
- Apply by: 14 August 2026
- Send CV to: sonamrinchen.b@smit.smu.edu.in
- Contact number: 97752 30601
2. SMIMS — Associate Professor / Assistant Professor / Senior Resident
The notice lists these medical departments against each position, without a separate qualification line per department:
| Position | Departments |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor | Pathology, FMT, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology |
| Assistant Professor | Anatomy, Physiology, Dermatology, Surgery |
| Senior Resident | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, FMT, Surgery, Anaesthesia, OBG |
Qualification per department is not mentioned in the official notice — candidates should confirm the required MBBS/MD/MS/DNB qualification for their subject directly with SMIMS before applying.
- Work location: SMIMS, 5th Mile, Tadong, Sikkim – 737102
- Apply by: 15 August 2026
- Send CV to: priyanka.s@smims.smu.edu.in
- Contact number: 70017 73188
3. Assistant Professor — Mathematics (CDOE)
- Qualification: As per AICTE norms — M.Sc. and NET qualified, or PhD in Mathematics
- Experience: Freshers can apply; 2 years of teaching experience at UG/PG level is desirable
- Preferred: candidates holding a PhD or who have submitted their thesis
- Work location: CDOE, SMIT Campus, Majitar, Rangpo, Sikkim
- Apply by: 20 August 2026
- Send CV to: priyanka.s@smims.smu.edu.in
- Contact number: 70017 73188
4. Assistant Professor — BBA/MBA Department (CDOE)
- Qualification: MBA (Operations & Supply Chain Management), as per UGC/AICTE norms
- Experience: 2 years of relevant experience is desirable
- Preferred: candidates holding a PhD or who have submitted their thesis; good technical knowledge and online teaching skills
- Work location: CDOE, SMIT Campus, Majitar, Rangpo, Sikkim
- Apply by: 20 August 2026
- Send CV to: priyanka.s@smims.smu.edu.in
- Contact number: 70017 73188
Age limit, pay scale, and number of vacancies per department are not mentioned in any of the four notices.
SMU’s official careers page carries a standing warning: it asks candidates to be alert to fake recruitment messages and states plainly that neither SMU nor any of its constituent colleges ever ask for payment for recruitment or selection. Candidates should apply only using the emails listed above or directly through smu.edu.in/career.php.
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How to apply
- Prepare an updated CV covering the relevant subject or department.
- Email the CV to the address listed for that specific post (see the position-wise section above — the address differs for the Political Science post versus the other three).
- Apply before the last date given for that post; the four posts do not share one common deadline.
- Keep a copy of the sent email and CV for your own record, since no acknowledgement process is described in the notices.
Documents to keep ready: an updated CV/resume. The official notices do not list any other document, certificate, or form as required at the application stage.
Important links
| Link | What it is |
|---|---|
| SMU official careers page | Full list of current SMU openings, including these four |
| Sikkim Jobs on India Job Alerts | More current openings based in Sikkim |
| Private Jobs on India Job Alerts | More private-sector vacancies like this one |
| Post Graduate jobs tag | Other postgraduate-eligible openings |
Should you apply?
This set of openings suits candidates who already meet the stated qualification for a specific post — NET-qualified postgraduates in Political Science, MBBS/MD/MS-qualified doctors in the listed specialities, NET/PhD-qualified candidates in Mathematics, or MBA holders with a Supply Chain Management background. It is a private university role, not a government job, so there is no described selection process, written exam, or interview stage in these notices, and no salary or pay scale is published — candidates who need salary clarity before applying should ask the department directly. Freshers are explicitly welcome for the Mathematics post; the other three posts favour candidates with a PhD or relevant experience, though this is stated as a preference, not a strict requirement. Sikkim-based or willing-to-relocate candidates who want to work at a smaller campus outside the metro job market may find this a reasonable fit; those who need a fixed compensation figure upfront will not find one here.
This is added context, not part of the official notices: SMU’s own careers page states that faculty joining as Assistant Professor can typically move up to Professor within about 9–10 years, depending on the campus. Confirm current career-progression norms with the university before applying.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for SMU recruitment 2026?
The last date depends on the post. It is 14 August 2026 for Assistant Professor (Political Science), 15 August 2026 for the SMIMS posts (Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident), and 20 August 2026 for both CDOE Assistant Professor posts (Mathematics, and BBA/MBA).
How do I apply for SMU faculty and Senior Resident posts?
Candidates apply by emailing their CV to the address listed for the specific post — sonamrinchen.b@smit.smu.edu.in for the Political Science post, and priyanka.s@smims.smu.edu.in for the SMIMS, Mathematics and BBA/MBA posts. There is no separate online application portal for these notices.
Does SMU charge any fee for these recruitments?
No fee is mentioned in any of the four notices. SMU’s careers page also warns candidates about fake recruitment messages and confirms it never asks for payment for recruitment or selection.
Can freshers apply for the Assistant Professor post in Mathematics at SMU?
Yes. The notice states freshers can apply, though 2 years of UG/PG-level teaching experience is listed as desirable, and candidates with a PhD or a submitted thesis are preferred.
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