VAMNICOM Recruitment 2026: 9 Professor Posts Open, Apply Online

The Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM), Pune, has announced a direct recruitment drive for 9 faculty positions in the posts of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. The recruitment is being conducted under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.

As mentioned in the notification, eligible Indian citizens can apply for these Group A posts through the institute's online recruitment portal. The last date to submit the application is October 11, 2026, up to 6:00 PM.

The institute has announced 9 vacancies across three faculty positions. Three posts are available for Professor, three for Associate Professor and three for Assistant Professor.

The institute has also kept the right to increase, reduce, withdraw or otherwise modify the number of vacancies, or not fill some or all of the advertised posts, subject to applicable rules and approval from the competent authority.

One point that candidates should not overlook is the publication requirement. VAMNICOM has specified how publications in different journal categories will be counted.

Therefore, applicants should check their publication records against these requirements instead of simply counting the total number of papers they have published.

VAMNICOM Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment process will not be limited to checking applications and conducting an interview. The notification clearly mentions multiple stages for shortlisted candidates.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for the following stages: Demo Class, Research Presentation and Personal Interview.

The final selection will be made by the properly started Selection Committee or Selection Board in accordance with the applicable Service, Recruitment and Promotion Rules, 2026.

This means candidates should prepare not only for the interview but also for their teaching demonstration and research presentation.

VAMNICOM Recruitment 2026: Overview

How to Apply for VAMNICOM Recruitment 2026?

• Candidates should visit the official recruitment portal at https://www.vamnicom.gov.in/ 
• You will also find the direct application link in the overview table above.
• Complete the prescribed online application form and submit it within the specified deadline. 
• The institute has advised applicants to read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully before filling in the form.
• The application must be submitted on or before October 11, 2026, up to 6:00 PM. 
• Applications submitted after the prescribed closing date and time will not be accepted.