The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has released a fresh recruitment notification inviting applications for several contractual positions at its Delhi centre, including 4 Young Professional posts spread across Admin, Instrumentation, and Library functions. For young graduates looking to enter one of India’s most specialised research and standard-setting institutions in packaging technology, this is a timely and accessible opportunity.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
IIP plays a central role in shaping packaging standards, research, testing, and consultancy for Indian industry, and its Young Professional posts are designed to bring fresh talent into administrative, technical, and library support functions that keep this research ecosystem running. The notification (Notice No. IIP/Admin/Con-Recruit/2026), dated 28 July 2026, covers Young Professional posts alongside faculty and other technical roles at IIP Delhi.
Key highlights:
- Number of Young Professional posts: 4 (Admin – 2, Instrumentation – 1, Library – 1)
- Notification date: 28 July 2026
- Last date to apply: 22 August 2026
- Mode of application: Offline only
- Nature of engagement: Purely temporary and contractual, initially for 1 year, renewable based on performance
- Job location: IIP Delhi, Plot No. 21, Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi-110092
WHO CAN APPLY
The three Young Professional streams cater to distinct profiles:
- Young Professional (Admin) – 2 posts: Graduates in any discipline, with proficiency and experience in filing, drafting, typing, documentation, MS Office, and dictation work.
- Young Professional (Instrumentation) – 1 post: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry or Instrumentation, with experience in handling equipment such as GC-MS, FT-IR, and CHNS Analyzer.
- Young Professional (Library) – 1 post: A Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, Documentation Science, or an equivalent professional degree, with at least 55% marks from a recognised university.
No specific upper age limit is mentioned for these particular posts in the notification, unlike some of the other roles advertised alongside them.
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
For young graduates in administration, applied chemistry, or library and information science, this opportunity offers:
- A foothold inside a specialised, government-linked scientific institute with international standing in packaging research and testing.
- Practical, hands-on experience — whether it’s working with advanced lab instrumentation or supporting the Institute’s academic and research documentation systems.
- A modest but stable monthly income while building a professional profile within a niche and growing field.
- Potential renewal of the contract based on performance, offering a pathway to longer engagement with the Institute.
Consolidated monthly remuneration is proposed at ₹20,000–₹30,000 for Young Professional (Admin), and ₹35,000–₹45,000 each for Young Professional (Instrumentation) and Young Professional (Library), all negotiable based on the candidate’s credentials and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Since this is an offline recruitment, candidates need to:
- Download the application form from the official IIP website (iip-in.com).
- Fill the form carefully in the prescribed format, clearly mentioning the post applied for.
- Attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents — educational certificates, experience certificates, age proof, and photograph. Applications without the required annexures will be disqualified.
- Place the completed application and documents in a sealed envelope, superscribed with the name of the post.
- Send it to: Additional Director and Regional Officer, IIP-Delhi, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Delhi, Plot No. 21, Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi-110092.
- Ensure it reaches the office on or before 22 August 2026 — applications received after this date will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email for further selection steps; meeting the eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee a call for interview.
A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
- The engagement carries no PF, pension, gratuity, medical allowance, HRA, DA, or transport allowance, and no TA/DA is paid for the interview or joining.
- Candidates may be required to work weekends or beyond normal hours without extra remuneration.
- The contract can be terminated by the Institute with 30 days’ notice, and candidates must give 3 months’ notice if they wish to leave.
- Selection does not confer any right to future employment at the Institute.
For those looking to build a career adjacent to India’s packaging industry, whether through lab work, documentation, or knowledge management, the IIP Young Professional posts offer a practical entry point into a specialised national institute, with room to grow through contract renewal.
Candidates are advised to download the official notification and application form from iip-in.com and apply well before the 22 August 2026 deadline.