Indian Institute of Management Amritsar
Contractual / Regular

IIM Amritsar Research Associate Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 21, 2026
Research Associate

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Ph.D91
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹ 26,000 - 35,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Maximum 40 Years as on 02.10.2026
Job Location
Punjab13Amritsar2

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 18, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 18, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window18 Sep – 2 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

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree with 2 to 5 years of significant research experience from a recognized University or Institution.
Desirable Qualifications: Master's degree in Human Resource Management (HR) or a Ph.D. in a relevant social science, management, or economics discipline.
Key Skills: Familiarity with literature review synthesis, survey questionnaire development, social network analysis measures, panel data cleaning, qualitative interview coding, and thematic analysis.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must not exceed 40 years of age as on the closing date of application (02/10/2026). Age relaxation is applicable in accordance with Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

Online | OfflineMerit Scored

Applications received through the online recruitment portal will be screened by the selection committee based on educational credentials, relevant research experience (2-5 years), and project suitability. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview (conducted online or in-person). No TA/DA is admissible for attending the selection process.

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 & Domain Alignment25%Evaluation of Master's degree specialization (HR, Economics, Sociology, Management) and presence of doctoral (Ph.D.) coursework or completion.
Research Experience & Publication Track Record30%Assessment of 2 to 5 years of verified research experience, prior involvement in field surveys, panel studies, and contributions to research papers or reports.
Methodological & Analytical Competencies25%Demonstrated expertise in social network analysis, survey instrument design, quantitative data cleaning (R/Stata/SPSS/Python), and qualitative interview coding/transcription.
Personal Interview & Fieldwork Suitability20%Assessment of research communication, alignment with the project objectives on rural-urban migration and graduate employability, and willingness to undertake fieldwork.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Rigorous academic and empirical research environment at IIM Amritsar under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator. The Research Associate will engage in mixed-methods investigation combining literature reviews on rural-to-urban labor migration, questionnaire design, social-network metric formulation, multi-city participant recruitment, longitudinal panel follow-ups, and statistical data cleaning. Expect a balance of desk analysis and field surveys.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely contractual and project-based for an initial duration of 4 months, extendable by up to 1 additional month (total 5 months maximum) subject to project requirements and administrative approval. The engagement automatically ceases upon expiry of the tenure.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a short-term, project-specific appointment, there are no hierarchical promotions within the Institute. However, research output, co-authored working papers, and direct exposure to IIM faculty mentorship serve as valuable credentials for admission into doctoral programs (FPM/Ph.D.) or full-time academic/think-tank roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Purely Temporary & Non-Regular: The engagement is strictly project-based for 4 months (extendable by 1 month) and confers no right, lien, or claim for regular appointment or absorption at IIM Amritsar.
  • Mandatory Travel Requirement: The selected candidate must be willing to travel to various urban locations for field-level participant recruitment and longitudinal panel tracking.
  • Higher Shortlisting Cutoffs: Mere fulfillment of the minimum Master's degree requirement does not guarantee an interview call; the Institute reserves the right to shortlist applicants based on higher research experience and Ph.D. credentials.
  • Strict Online Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by 2nd October 2026 (05:30 PM). Incomplete submissions or those received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.
  • No TA/DA Provided: No traveling or daily allowance will be paid for attending the interview or selection interaction.

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 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration between ₹ 26,000/- and ₹ 35,000/-, fixed depending upon qualifications, demonstrated research competencies, and committee recommendations.

Consolidated remuneration of ₹ 26,000/- to ₹ 35,000/- per month under the research project titled 'Migration, Networks and Employability'. No additional DA or HRA is admissible.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official recruitment portal of the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar at iimamritsar.ac.in.
  2. Navigate to the recruitment section for advertisement reference no. IIMASR/HR/Rectt./ResA/2026/10 (Post: Research Associate).
  3. Complete the online application form with accurate personal details, academic background, and detailed research experience.
  4. Upload required supporting documents, including an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, proof of age, and relevant research publications.
  5. Submit the completed online application on or before the closing deadline of 2nd October 2026 (05:30 PM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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The engagement is purely temporary and project-based for 4 months, which may be extended by up to 1 additional month depending on project requirements and performance. The engagement automatically terminates upon project completion.

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