Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – IIM Raipur

Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – IIM Raipur

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur invites applications for the post of Research Associate under a consultancy project for the Department of Good Governance and Convergence, Government of Chhattisgarh.

Organization Details

Position Overview

Project Details

Roles & Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

• Assist the Project Coordinator & Principal Investigator

• Conduct:

  • Data collection

  • Field research

  • Statistical analysis

• Perform:

  • Literature review

  • Report writing

• Contribute to:

  • Evidence-based policy insights

  • Government research outputs

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

• Master’s degree (minimum 60% marks) in:

  • Public Policy

  • Social Sciences

  • Economics

  • Statistics

  • Development Studies

  • Social Work

  • Rural Development

  • Gender Studies

  • Management

Candidates from IITs/IIMs/NITs will be preferred

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in:

  • Research Associate role

  • Equivalent research position

Fresh postgraduates with:

• Strong academic record

• Relevant internships/projects
  may also be considered

Preference for candidates with experience in:

• IIMs/IITs/TISS

• Government-funded projects

Salary

• Negotiable

• Based on:

  • Qualifications

  • Experience

Duration

• 11 Months (Contractual)

• May be extended based on project requirements

Application Process

• Interested candidates should apply as per instructions in the official notification

• Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Academic documents

  • Experience certificates

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 29 April 2026

• Last Date: (Check official notification)

Important Instructions

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for:

  • Written Test and/or Interview

• Applications must be complete and accurate

• Selection will be based on:

  • Qualification

  • Experience

  • Performance in selection process

Final Note

This is an excellent opportunity to work on public policy and governance research with a premier institution like IIM Raipur and contribute to impactful government projects.

Apply now to build a career in policy research and governance!