- IIM Mumbai invites applications for two Junior Project Associate positions under its RCBD Department, offering salaries of Rs. 30,000–50,000 per month. Eligible candidates can apply online until November 27, 2026.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai announces recruitment for two Junior Project Associate positions under its Research, Consultancy and Business Development (RCBD) Department. The institute invites applications from eligible candidates for full-time roles involving research and consultancy assignments. The recruitment notification, dated November 12, 2026, offers a consolidated monthly salary ranging from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
The selected candidates contribute to research initiatives and consultancy-related activities undertaken by the institute. The positions are purely temporary, with an initial employment period of 89 days. However, the tenure may be extended or renewed at the discretion of the competent authority, depending on the candidate’s performance and project requirements.
Candidates must hold a B.Tech, M.Tech, dual degree or equivalent qualification in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research or Scientific Computing. Applicants from institutions ranked among the top 20 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) receive preference.
The institute also expects candidates to demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical abilities, particularly in optimisation and data analytics. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, presentation skills using PowerPoint, effective communication and writing abilities in English and Hindi, and report-writing capabilities form important selection requirements.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning and Python provides an additional advantage. A postgraduate qualification in management is also desirable, while candidates with experience in applied research projects or consultancy assignments receive preference. The notification indicates that a minimum of one year of relevant experience is preferred.
The selection process involves screening applications, followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an interview invitation, as the screening committee determines the candidates based on project requirements. The institute also clarifies that it does not provide travel or daily allowances for attending interviews.
Interested candidates must submit their applications through the online application form available on the institute’s website. The application window remains open until November 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
Through this recruitment drive, IIM Mumbai seeks qualified professionals with technical, analytical and research capabilities to support its consultancy and project activities. The opportunity offers candidates exposure to institutional research and industry-oriented assignments while working with a leading management institution.
