Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Contractual / Regular

IIFT Placement Coordinator Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 6, 2026
Corporate Relations & Placement Coordinator (CRPC)

Required Qualification

MBA53
M.A.32
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹1,00,000 - ₹1,50,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Not exceeding 55 Years as on 22-10-2026
Job Location
West Bengal26Kolkata21

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 6, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 – 22 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Corporate Relations & Placement Coordinator (1 Post): MBA / PGDBM / M.A. (Economics) from a recognized Institution/University with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and at least 5 years of successful experience as Placement Officer / Manager / Head or TPO at an Institute of National Importance or premier business school with a strong corporate network. Desirable: Willingness to travel extensively, HR networking body membership, database management, and MS Office proficiency.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 55 years as on the closing date of applications (22 October 2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Corporate Credentials Screening

OnlineQualifying Only

Selection Test & Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications will be screened based on academic credentials, 5+ years of B-school placement leadership, and corporate network strength. In case of a large number of applications, the Institute may apply higher screening benchmarks. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email to appear for the selection test and personal interview at IIFT Kolkata Campus (1583, Madurdaha, Chowbaga Road, Kolkata – 700107). Selected candidates must join duty immediately.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & B-School Placement Track Record40 MarksEvaluation of MBA/PGDBM/M.A. Economics academic foundation, depth and quality of 5+ years experience as Placement Officer/Head at Institutes of National Importance or premier business schools.
Corporate Industry Network & Recruiter Relations35 MarksAssessment of established corporate relationships across multinational consulting, BFSI, trade, FMCG, and technology conglomerates, industry liaison capabilities, and past placement statistics.
Communication, PR & Personal Interview25 MarksPersonal interview evaluating leadership, executive presence, English oral/written communication, student grooming skills, crisis handling during campus drives, and alignment with IIFT goals.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Corporate Relations and Placement Coordinator at IIFT Kolkata Campus spearheads institutional corporate engagement and career advancement for MBA (International Business) cohorts. The role is fast-paced, high-stakes, and relationship-driven, requiring continuous coordination with C-suite executives, HR heads, and talent acquisition leaders across global trade, consulting, banking, and FMCG sectors. The coordinator manages on-campus and ex-campus summer internships and final placement cycles, guides student placement committees (CRCAD), and negotiates corporate engagement pacts. Work entails extensive corporate networking, high availability during peak hiring seasons (October to February), and official domestic travel.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Posting is located at IIFT Kolkata Campus, 1583, Madurdaha, Chowbaga Road, Kolkata – 700107. The engagement is purely on a contract basis initially for 1 year. The tenure is extendable annually based on performance evaluation, achievement of placement metrics, and institutional requirements. Appointees are expected to join duty immediately upon receipt of the offer.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a high-level contractual administrative engagement without statutory career progression into the regular Central Civil/Academic Cadre. However, performance excellence at a premier Ministry of Commerce institution opens extensive leadership avenues as Director of Corporate Relations, Head of Placements, or Chief Career Services Officer across IIMs, IITs, top private B-schools, and corporate executive search firms.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Online Microsoft Form Only: Applications must be submitted strictly online via the official Microsoft Forms link (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bQsfatJDkN) by 22 October 2026. Hard copies or email applications are not accepted.
  • Prior Applicants Need Not Reapply: The notification explicitly notes that candidates who applied under the earlier round of this recruitment need not submit a fresh application.
  • Strict 5-Year Premier B-School Experience Prerequisite: Applicants must possess at least 5 years of verified experience as Placement Officer/Manager/Head specifically at an Institute of National Importance (IIT/IIM/NIT) or premier business school. General HR or administrative experience without placement headship is insufficient.
  • Immediate Joining Obligation: The selected candidate must be available to join duty immediately upon receipt of the offer letter to manage upcoming campus recruitment drives.
  • Discretionary Shortlisting Thresholds: IIFT reserves the right to apply higher benchmark criteria (such as higher cut-off marks, years of experience, or corporate standing) in case of a high volume of applications, with no correspondence entertained for rejected candidates.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

The candidate shall be paid a consolidated monthly salary ranging from ₹1,00,000/- to ₹1,50,000/- commensurate with experience and credentials.

Monthly consolidated contractual salary of ₹1,00,000/- to ₹1,50,000/- based on quality of experience and qualifications. Initial contract tenure is for 1 year, extendable based on performance and institutional requirements.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Access Online Application: Open the official Microsoft Forms recruitment application link (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bQsfatJDkN).
  2. Complete Information: Fill in all required personal, academic (MBA/PGDBM/MA Economics), and corporate placement experience details.
  3. Note for Past Applicants: Candidates who have applied earlier under previous cycles of this advertisement need not apply again.
  4. Online Submission Deadline: Submit the completed online form on or before 22/10/2026.
  5. Interview Verification: Shortlisted candidates notified via email must attend the test/interview at IIFT Kolkata Campus with all original academic and experience certificates.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must possess an MBA, PGDBM, or M.A. in Economics with at least 50% marks from a recognized institution, along with a minimum of 5 years of successful experience as Placement Officer, Placement Head, or Training and Placement Officer (TPO) at an Institute of National Importance or a premier business school.

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