Essential Qualifications & Experience:
• Educational Qualification: Postgraduate Degree (Master's) or Research Scholars in Economics, Statistics, Education, Business Administration (MBA), Social Sciences, or allied disciplines from a recognized University/Institution.
• Desirable Skills: Strong academic record, good interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency in multiple regional languages (for field-level questionnaire surveys and coordinating with enumerators). Proficiency in statistical software like SPSS and advanced MS Excel will be preferred.
• Field Mobility: Willingness to undertake frequent field travel outside Guwahati for data collection, questionnaire administration, and survey supervision.
Contractual / RegularSep. 4, 2026
Assam Institute of Management (AIM) Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Research Assistant Posts
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Sep. 4, 2026Research Assistant
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Published
Sep 4, 2026
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Aug 27, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 7, 2026
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Application Window27 Aug – 7 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age limit is 30 years as on the application deadline (07.09.2026).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Online Google Form Application Submission & Academic Screening
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Personal Interview & Document Verification at AIM Guwahati
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Selection Process:
1. Online Application: Interested candidates must submit their application online through the official Google Form link: https://forms.gle/cbbQ68DwcNNtcC6Y8 on or before 07 September 2026.
2. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic performance, research experience, and field survey background.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at the AIM campus (Bigyan Path, Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati - 781035). Original documents must be produced at the time of interview.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluated on Master's degree marks in Economics, Statistics, MBA, Education, or Social Sciences | ||
| Knowledge of statistical data entry, descriptive analysis, correlation, regression, and spreadsheet management | ||
| Assessment of field survey experience, questionnaire administration, regional language fluency, and team coordination |
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Assam Institute of Management (AIM), located at Bigyan Path, Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati - 781035, is a premier autonomous management institution established in 1988 under the Government of Assam. Appointed Research Assistants work on funded academic and socio-economic research projects, conducting extensive field investigations, primary data collection, and socio-economic surveying across various districts of Assam and the Northeast. The role involves managing teams of field enumerators, administering structured questionnaires, scrubbing survey datasets, and running statistical analysis using SPSS and MS Excel under the mentorship of senior faculty members. The assignment involves significant field travel outside Guwahati with approved TA/DA provided.
Posting & Transfer Policy
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The engagement is purely temporary and project-based for a duration of three (3) to six (6) months, commencing from September 2026. Does not confer any right to regular appointment at Assam Institute of Management. Stationed at AIM Guwahati campus with frequent field visits across Assam.
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While this is a short-term project assignment, working on a Government of Assam sponsored research project at AIM provides valuable academic research credentials, statistical data handling experience, and field survey exposure, serving as an ideal springboard for Ph.D. admissions, fellowships (ICSSR, UGC-JRF), and think-tank analyst roles.
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- Application Mode via Google Form Only: Applications must be submitted online strictly through the provided Google Form link (https://forms.gle/cbbQ68DwcNNtcC6Y8) on or before 07 September 2026. Physical forms or email submissions are not entertained.
- Field Travel Requirement: Candidates must be prepared and willing to travel frequently outside Guwahati for field-level data collection and monitoring.
- Strict Age Ceiling: The maximum age limit is strictly 30 years as on 07.09.2026.
- Temporary Status: The engagement is purely project-based for 3 to 6 months and does not confer any claim for permanent or regular employment at AIM.
- Original Documents at Interview: Shortlisted candidates must bring original certificates and degrees for verification at the time of the in-person interview at AIM Guwahati.
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Research Assistant (Academic Research Project)Various / Not Disclosed
Total VacanciesVarious / Not Disclosed
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹15,000/- to ₹18,000/- per month, depending upon qualification and experience. Travelling Allowance and Daily Allowance (TA/DA) for approved official travel outside Guwahati will be provided separately as per applicable norms.
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Online Google Form Application Submission & Academic Screening
OnlineQualifying Only
Personal Interview & Document Verification at AIM Guwahati
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection Process:
1. Online Application: Interested candidates must submit their application online through the official Google Form link: https://forms.gle/cbbQ68DwcNNtcC6Y8 on or before 07 September 2026.
2. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic performance, research experience, and field survey background.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at the AIM campus (Bigyan Path, Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati - 781035). Original documents must be produced at the time of interview.
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Postgraduate Degree (Master's) or Research Scholars in Economics, Statistics, Education, Business Administration (MBA), Social Sciences, or allied disciplines from a recognized University. Proficiency in SPSS, MS Excel, and survey administration is preferred.
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