Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Contractual / Regular

IIML Senior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026
Senior Research Assistant

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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹50,000/- per month + HRA
Age Limit
Up to 40 Years as per Institute Norms
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh41Lucknow7

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 3, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 3, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window3 – 30 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

• Essential Qualification: First Class throughout academic career with Postgraduate degree in Management, Information Technology, Social Sciences, or related subjects completed in regular mode from a reputed institute/university.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years of relevant post-qualification research experience.
• Desirable Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, statistical/data analysis tools (R, Python, NVivo), and proven research experience in literature reviews, data collection, and research publications in reputed journals.
• Area: Information Technology & Systems (IT&S) Area at IIM Lucknow.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is up to 40 years as per IIM Lucknow project staff norms. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting via Google Form Submission

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Online Personal Interview & Interaction

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Applications submitted via Google Form by 30th October 2026 will be scrutinized based on academic track record, relevant research experience, and analytical skill sets. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Online Interview. Final selection is based on credentials and interview performance.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Senior Research Assistant in the Information Technology & Systems (IT&S) Area at IIM Lucknow collaborates directly with faculty member Dr. Ashutosh Jha. Day-to-day work involves conceptualizing and designing management/IT research projects, conducting literature reviews, primary and secondary data collection, statistical data analysis using R/Python/NVivo, and drafting high-impact academic papers for peer-reviewed management journals.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is contractual, initially for six months with performance-based extensions. The position is based at IIM Lucknow's main campus on Prabandh Nagar, IIM Road, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The role is a contractual research staff appointment. High-quality research publications co-authored during this tenure provide a competitive profile for admission into prestigious doctoral programs (Ph.D. / FPM in IIMs/IITs) or recruitment into academic and corporate analytical positions.
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  • Applications must be submitted via the specified Google Form (https://forms.gle/Sd398qz1ZPJSCBcq8) before October 30, 2026; applications sent after the deadline or with incomplete data will be rejected.
  • First Class performance throughout academic records (Class 10th to Postgraduation) is strictly required.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email; no correspondence will be entertained for non-shortlisted applicants.

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

  • Senior Research Assistant (Information Technology & Systems)1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹50,000/- plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per IIM Lucknow norms.

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹50,000/- plus HRA as per applicable institute norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Access the official online application Google Form at https://forms.gle/Sd398qz1ZPJSCBcq8.
  2. Fill out all mandatory fields including personal details, academic qualifications (First Class records), total marks, and post-qualification work experience.
  3. Upload your updated CV/Resume, recent photograph, and supporting academic and experience certificates.
  4. Submit the completed Google Form on or before 30th October 2026 (Monday).
  5. For any queries, candidates may write to Dr. Ashutosh Jha at [email protected].

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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The selected Senior Research Assistant will receive a consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹50,000/- plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per applicable institute norms.

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