IIM Amritsar Research Associate Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 11 Sep (Punjab)

The Indian Institute of Management Amritsar (IIM Amritsar), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released Research Associate Recruitment 2026 for 1 post under Advt No. IIMASR/HR/Rectt./Res/2026/08. This is a distinct opening from IIM Amritsar's other concurrent research and academic support positions, specifically for a Research Associate role. Candidates holding a Master's degree with significant research experience from a recognised University/Institution are eligible to apply, with a Master's in Human Resource or a PhD considered desirable. The selected Research Associate will support research activities at IIM Amritsar. The selection process for this recruitment consists of a Personal Interview, with no written examination stage. The salary for this post ranges from ₹26,000 to ₹35,000 per month, on a contractual basis. The IIM Amritsar Research Associate 2026 online application is available at the link above. The last date to apply for this recruitment is 11 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official IIM Amritsar notification PDF at the link above before applying, since the institute runs multiple parallel research and academic support recruitments at any given time.

• Master's degree with significant research experience from a recognised University/Institution
• Desirable: Master's in Human Resource, or a PhD

• Maximum age limit: 40 years
• Age relaxation as per Government of India norms, wherever applicable

• Master's degree with significant research experience from a recognised University/Institution
• Desirable: Master's in Human Resource, or a PhD
• Maximum age limit of 40 years, with relaxation as per Government of India norms where applicable
• This is a contractual, project-based position; the notification does not specify a fixed tenure

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification

• ₹26,000 to ₹35,000 per month

1. Visit the official IIM Amritsar recruitment portal at recruitment.iimamritsar.ac.in
2. Download and read the complete official Research Associate 2026 notification PDF carefully
3. Confirm your Master's qualification and research experience meet the eligibility criteria
4. Register and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and research experience details accurately
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates in the prescribed format
6. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the application before the last date, 11 September 2026
8. Download and retain a confirmation of the submitted application for future reference
9. Watch for shortlisting communication regarding the Personal Interview
10. Prepare research-related documents and publications, if any, for the interview stage