Assistant Professor Positions at National Institute of Disaster Management(NIDM), Delhi, Andhra Pradesh

Assistant Professor Positions at National Institute of Disaster Management(NIDM), Delhi and Andhra Pradesh

About Position/Job

The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), an apex training and capacity-building institution under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor on a deputation (including short-term contract) basis. This prestigious role offers a unique opportunity to contribute towards national disaster resilience through teaching, research, curriculum development, and policy engagement. The position is open at both the Delhi Campus and the Southern Campus in Andhra Pradesh, offering national and international exposure in the field of disaster management.

Position/Job Details

Position: Assistant Professor
Institution: National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)
Department: Ministry of Home Affairs
Research field: Disaster Management / Social Sciences / Environmental Science / Engineering / Earth Sciences
Location: Delhi & Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Number of Posts: 4 (1 in Delhi Campus, 3 in Southern Campus)
Job Type: Full-time, Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract)
Start Date (Anticipated): August 2025
Working Hours: As per Government norms
Salary Range: As per 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission)
Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s

Research Area

Disaster Risk Reduction
Climate Change Adaptation
Emergency Response
Capacity Building and Training
Policy Planning in Disaster Management

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Officers from Central/State Government, UTs, Autonomous Bodies, Statutory Organizations, or fully funded Institutes/Universities.
Holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre.
Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks in Social Sciences/Environmental Science/Earth Science/Engineering/Disaster Management or allied subjects.

Preferred Qualifications:

M.Phil or Ph.D. in relevant disciplines.
Contribution to curriculum design, innovation in education, and technology-mediated teaching.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct teaching and training programs in disaster management.
Design and develop new courses and training modules.
Undertake research and publish in the field of disaster management.
Collaborate with national and international agencies for capacity-building programs.
Provide policy input and expert advice on disaster risk reduction.

Application Process

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may apply through the proper channel using the prescribed application form (Annexure-1). Applications (in duplicate), duly signed and countersigned by the competent authority, must be submitted along with ACRs/APARs for the last five years and other required certificates to:

The Executive Director,
National Institute of Disaster Management (Ministry of Home Affairs),
Plot No. 15, Pocket-3, Block-B, Sector-29, Rohini, Delhi-110042

Advance copies may be emailed to: jd.nidm@nic.in