- Temporary and project-based engagement under the research project titled 'Employment Transition and Caste-Based Occupational Hierarchies in India – A Twenty-Year Case Study'.
- Role involves literature review, data collection, cleaning, processing, and analysis for impact evaluation.
- Responsibilities include survey administration, fieldwork coordination, report preparation, and project documentation.
- Opportunity to contribute to a significant academic research initiative focused on caste-based occupational hierarchies in India.
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🎓 Bachelor's Degree
Research Assistant
Indian Institute of Management Amritsar
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Amritsar, Punjab
Apply Deadline
17 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Management Amritsar (IIM Amritsar) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹18,000 - ₹25,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | 0–2 years of relevant research/project experience. Preference given to candidates with at least 6 months of experience in academic institutions, research organizations, government-funded projects, or industry-sponsored research projects. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is applicable for this recruitment. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline from a recognized university/institution.
- Excellent academic record with a minimum of 0–2 years of relevant research/project experience.
- Candidates with a minimum of 6 months of relevant research/project experience in academic institutions, research organizations, government-funded projects, or industry-sponsored research projects will be preferred.
- Excellent academic record with a minimum of 0–2 years of relevant research/project experience.
- Candidates with a minimum of 6 months of relevant research/project experience in academic institutions, research organizations, government-funded projects, or industry-sponsored research projects will be preferred.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Applications will be screened based on eligibility criteria and qualifications.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview or any other mode of selection as decided by the institute.
- Final selection will be based on performance in the interview and suitability for the project.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview or any other mode of selection as decided by the institute.
- Final selection will be based on performance in the interview and suitability for the project.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
📂 Required Documents
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV).
- Self-attested copies of educational qualifications.
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Proof of age.
- Any other relevant supporting documents.
- Self-attested copies of educational qualifications.
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Proof of age.
- Any other relevant supporting documents.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is applicable for this recruitment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the duration of the Research Assistant position?
The engagement is for a duration of 9 months or until the completion of the project, whichever is earlier. The tenure may be extended subject to the project's continuation, satisfactory performance, and approval by the competent authority.
Q.
Is there any age relaxation for candidates applying for this position?
Yes, age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms, wherever applicable.
Q.
What are the essential qualifications required for the Research Assistant role?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with an excellent academic record in Management, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any other related discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
Q.
Will the Research Assistant position lead to a regular appointment in the Institute?
No, the engagement is purely temporary and project-based. It does not confer any right to regular appointment, absorption, or continuation in the Institute.
Q.
What is the last date to submit the application for this position?
The last date for submission of the application is 17/08/2026 by 05:30 PM.