Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
Contractual / Regular

IIM Mumbai MahaTAC Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 17, 2026
Senior Associate (Policy)Associate (Evaluation and Data)Research AssociateProject Manager (Projects, Accounts and Administration)

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B.Tech190
M.Sc163
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Vacancies
17 Posts
Pay Scale
₹60,000 - ₹1,25,000 per month (₹7.20 Lakh - ₹15.00 Lakh p.a.)
Age Limit
Up to 32 - 50 Years (as on 01-09-2026)
Job Location
Maharashtra56Mumbai36

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 15, 2026

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Starts

Sep 15, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 11, 2026

Application Window15 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date11 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Senior Associate (Policy): Engineering/Technology degree in a relevant branch with 2–3 years experience in policy space.
Associate (Evaluation & Data): Degree or Post-Graduation with statistical methods and data science as examined subjects; working knowledge of R, Python, Stata or SPSS. Freshers eligible and encouraged.
Research Associate: PhD in Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Public Policy, Public Health or Demography (or Master's with 5 years' survey experience) with command of complex survey sampling.
Project Manager (Projects, Accounts & Administration): Master's in Management, Commerce, or Public Administration with professional accounting qualification OR Bachelor's with 5 years project management/accounts experience.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age preferably not above 35 years (Senior Associate), 32 years (Associate), 40 years (Research Associate), and 50 years (Project Manager) as on 1 September 2026. Relaxable for candidates with exceptional merit.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Remote AI-Proctored Computer-Based Written Analytical Test

OnlineMerit Scored

On-Campus Assessment (Offline Test / Group Discussion) & Portfolio Review

OfflineMerit Scored

Panel Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on a multi-stage evaluation: (1) Online AI remote-proctored Computer-Based Written Test (2 hours, scheduled for 11th October 2026) covering Part A (Cognitive Abilities) and Part B (Domain Subject Test); (2) Campus-based assessment at IIM Mumbai (22nd–23rd October 2026) including offline test/group discussion; (3) Evaluation weightages: Senior Associate (Written 30%, Portfolio 25%, Interview 45%), Associate (Written 50%, Portfolio 15%, Interview 35%), Research Associate (Written 35%, Portfolio 30%, Interview 35%), Project Manager (Written 30%, Interview 70%).

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Computer-Based Written Test (Online Remote-Proctored)

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

As per instructions in test portal

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Part A: Cognitive Abilities Test (Common for all posts)5050
Part B: Subject Domain Test (Quantitative & Data Interpretation for Associates/RA; Policy Case for Sr Associate; Field Ethics & Judgement for PM)5050
Total100100

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

High-impact, fast-paced technical advisory environment embedded directly between IIM Mumbai campus and the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Team members evaluate ₹1,20,000+ crore flagship welfare schemes and transform state policies into Empowered Missions. The role involves intense data rigor, high accountability, direct interaction with state secretaries and CMO leadership, and tight quarterly delivery timelines. As MahaTAC is a newly constituted initiative under Notice No. IIMM–CRISP/MahaTAC/2026-27/01, there are no historical recruitment cutoffs.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Base posting is at IIM Mumbai campus in Powai, Mumbai. Mandatory 12–15 days per quarter of intensive field and consultation duty across 36 rotating districts of Maharashtra (including tribal, rural, and remote habitations). Engagement is initially for 1 year, extendable by a second year based on performance and project sanction. Leave is strictly restricted during active quarterly field rounds and subsequent reporting fortnights.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Purely contractual/project-based engagement without absorption or regularization rights into IIM Mumbai, CRISP, or Government of Maharashtra permanent cadre. Performance is audited at month 3 and quarterly thereafter. Outstanding performers gain high-level public policy and governance exposure, serving as a gateway to international development agencies, think tanks, NITI Aayog fellowships, or senior consulting roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Single Application Rule: Candidates are permitted to apply for only ONE position across Senior Associate, Associate, Research Associate, and Project Manager.
  • Dual Portal Registration: Candidates must apply on https://mahatac.crispindia.net by 9th October 2026 (1700 hrs IST) AND additionally register on https://onlineexam.crispindia.net between 3rd and 10th October 2026 to obtain the mandatory Exam Code and Admit Card.
  • Strict Writing Sample & SOP Requirements: Incomplete applications lacking the sole/lead-authored writing sample (up to 10 pages) or the 500-word Statement of Purpose will be summarily rejected.
  • No Permanent Absorption: Engagement is strictly contractual for 1 year (extendable by 1 year) and confers no legal claim or right toward regular appointment in IIM Mumbai, CRISP, or the Government of Maharashtra.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

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

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration: ₹15.00 Lakh p.a. + ₹1.20 Lakh allowance (Senior Associate); ₹9.00 Lakh p.a. + ₹1.20 Lakh allowance (Associate); ₹60,000 - ₹80,000 per month (Research Associate); ₹75,000 per month (Project Manager).

Senior Associate: ₹15.00 Lakh p.a. + ₹1.20 Lakh p.a. field allowance; Associate: ₹9.00 Lakh p.a. + ₹1.20 Lakh p.a. field allowance; Research Associate: ₹60,000 - ₹80,000 per month; Project Manager: ₹75,000 per month.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. Access the official recruitment portal at https://mahatac.crispindia.net.
  2. Prepare and upload required documents: latest CV, a writing sample of up to 10 pages (sole- or lead-authored), Statement of Purpose (SOP up to 500 words naming 2–3 schemes or policies of interest), and self-attested educational mark sheets/certificates.
  3. Provide details and contact information of two professional referees (at least one from the most recent employer/academic supervisor). Associate applicants must explicitly list coursework and marks in statistical methods and data science.
  4. Register for the examination portal at https://onlineexam.crispindia.net between 3rd October (0900 hrs) and 10th October 2026 (1700 hrs IST) to generate your Exam Code and download your Admit Card.
  5. Submit the completed online application before 09 October 2026, 1700 hrs IST. Note that a candidate can apply for only one position.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is specified in the official notification.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Yes, freshers with degrees or post-graduation in statistical methods and data science are explicitly eligible and encouraged to apply for the Associate (Evaluation and Data) position. Senior Associate and Project Manager roles require relevant prior professional experience.

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