- Support Project Coordinator and Principal Investigator in data collection, field research, and statistical analysis for evidence-based policy insights.
- Assist in primary data collection, survey administration, and field research coordination with government officials.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis using tools like STATA, R, or Python.
- Prepare research reports, policy briefs, and presentations for stakeholder meetings.
- Conduct extensive travel within the North-Eastern Railway (NER) division as required.
- Contribute to drafting research deliverables and documentation for government-funded projects.
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🎓 CS
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 M.Sc.
🎓 MBA
🎓 M.Tech
🎓 Engineering Degree
🎓 Data Science Degree
🎓 Statistics Degree
🎓 Mathematics Degree
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Research Associate/Project Associate/Consultancy Associate for North-Eastern Railway Consultancy Project
Indian Institute of Management Raipur
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Atal Nagar (Naya Raipur), Chhattisgarh, India (with extensive travel within North-Eastern Railway division)
Apply Deadline
27 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | CS (business-analytics-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), M.Sc. (m.sc.), MBA (mba), M.Tech (mtech), Engineering Degree (engineering-degree), Data Science Degree (data-science-degree), Statistics Degree (statistics-degree), Mathematics Degree (mathematics-degree), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹35,000 - ₹45,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in a project assistant/associate role with a leading research component. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee required for this recruitment. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree (MSc/M.Tech/MBA) in Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Financial Analytics, or equivalent disciplines from a recognized university.
- Preference given to candidates with a master's degree from IITs, IIMs, or NITs.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in a project assistant/associate role with a leading research component.
- Experience in IIMs, IITs, TISS, or government-funded research projects is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools (STATA/R/Python).
- Strong writing and communication skills in English and Hindi.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the NER division.
- Preference given to candidates with a master's degree from IITs, IIMs, or NITs.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in a project assistant/associate role with a leading research component.
- Experience in IIMs, IITs, TISS, or government-funded research projects is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools (STATA/R/Python).
- Strong writing and communication skills in English and Hindi.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the NER division.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications and experience.
- Selection through written test and/or personal interview.
- Final selection at the sole discretion of IIM Raipur.
- No correspondence regarding rejection or selection will be entertained.
- Selection through written test and/or personal interview.
- Final selection at the sole discretion of IIM Raipur.
- No correspondence regarding rejection or selection will be entertained.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned copy of master’s degree certificate and mark sheets.
- Scanned copy of work experience certificates (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of caste certificate (if applicable for reserved categories).
- Scanned copy of disability certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photograph and signature in JPEG format.
- Any other documents as specified in the online application portal.
- Scanned copy of work experience certificates (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of caste certificate (if applicable for reserved categories).
- Scanned copy of disability certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photograph and signature in JPEG format.
- Any other documents as specified in the online application portal.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee required for this recruitment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the duration of the contract for the Research Associate/Project Associate/Consultancy Associate position?
The position is contractual for a duration of 6 months, which may be extended or terminated based on project requirements.
Q.
What are the essential qualifications required for this position?
Candidates must have a master’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Financial Analytics, or equivalent disciplines from a recognized university. A master's degree from IITs, IIMs, or NITs is preferred.
Q.
Is prior work experience mandatory for this role?
Yes, a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in a project assistant/associate or similar role with a leading research component is required. Experience in IIMs, IITs, TISS, or government-funded research projects is highly preferred.
Q.
What skills are desirable for this position?
Desirable skills include proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis (STATA/R/Python), experience in primary data collection and survey administration, strong writing skills for research reports, excellent communication skills in English and Hindi, and willingness to travel extensively within the North-Eastern Railway division.
Q.
How will the selection process be conducted?
The selection process will involve a written test and/or personal interview of shortlisted candidates only. The final decision rests solely with IIM Raipur, which reserves the right to modify or reject the selection process at any stage.