IIMK Software Engineer (PHP) Recruitment 2026

IIMK has released notification for 1 Software Engineer (PHP) post on contract basis at the Kozhikode campus in Kerala. Candidates with B.Tech/BE/MCA/M.Sc/M.Tech and relevant experience can apply online. Last date to apply is 07 April 2026. Consolidated salary is Rs. 35,300 per month.

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) Software Engineer (PHP) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), one of India's top management institutes set up by the Government of India in 1996, is looking for a Software Engineer (PHP) on contract under Advertisement No. C-20/2026-IIMK.HR. This is a great opportunity for PHP developers with experience in web application development to work at a premier academic institution. The selection involves a practical test, so candidates with hands-on coding skills will have an advantage.

Who Can Apply?

Option 1 (Higher Qualification):

• Qualification: B.Tech (CS/CE/IT/ECE/EE), BE (CS/CE/IT/ECE/EE), MCA, M.Sc, M.Tech (CS/CE/IT/ECE/EE), or MS in Software Systems or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Software Development, IT System Projects, Website Development, or Mobile Application Development.

Option 2 (Lower Qualification):

• Qualification: BCA, B.Sc (Computer Science/IT), or Diploma in relevant field from a recognised institution.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Software Development, IT System Projects, Website Development, or Mobile Application Development.

Required Skills:

• Experience in the complete lifecycle of web application development
• Experience as a full stack developer or mobile app developer

Desirable Skills:

• Proficiency in deployment tools like VS Code or Netbeans
• Proficiency in application stacks and frameworks like Laravel, CodeIgniter, LAMP stack

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 30 years
• Age relaxation may be applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India norms.

Salary

• You will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 35,300 per month.
• This is a contractual position and the salary is a fixed consolidated amount.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 3 stages:

1. Screening of Applications: Your application will be reviewed to check if you meet the eligibility criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next round.
2. Practical Test: You will be given a hands-on coding or technical test to evaluate your PHP development skills and problem-solving ability.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the practical test will appear for a personal interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIMK Job Portal at webapps.iimk.ac.in/jobportal.
2. Click on "Recruitment of Software Engineer (PHP) on contract - C-20/2026-IIMK.HR".
3. Click "Register and Apply" to create your account.
4. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and experience details.
5. Upload required documents and submit your application.
6. Take a printout of your submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 18 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 07 April 2026
• Practical Test Date: To be announced
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Develop and maintain web applications using PHP frameworks like Laravel and CodeIgniter
• Handle full stack development tasks including front-end and back-end modules
• Work on the institute's web portals, internal systems, and student management platforms
• Manage database design, optimisation, and administration using MySQL or similar databases
• Assist the IT team in deploying, testing, and debugging web-based applications
• Follow coding standards and best practices to maintain clean, secure, and scalable code
• Prepare technical documentation for developed applications and system processes