Vacancies: 2 · Posts: 2 · Type: Contractual (Project-Based) · Mode: Online · Fee: Not mentioned · Apply: By 23 September 2026 · Remuneration: ₹18,000 / ₹25,000 per month · Selection: Screening + Interview · Location: Amritsar, Punjab
Two short research contracts at an Institute of National Importance are open in Amritsar this month. Indian Institute of Management Amritsar (IIM Amritsar), set up by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited online applications from Indian citizens for 2 Research Assistant seats under Advt. No. IIMASR/HR/Rectt./RA/2026/09 dated 09 September 2026.
Both seats are purely temporary and project-based. One seat pays ₹25,000 per month for 4–5 months on an entrepreneurship-and-markets study. The other pays ₹18,000 per month for 10 months on Punjab gig-and-platform work, including field visits across the state.
A bachelor’s degree in the listed streams is enough to apply. There is no written exam named in this advertisement. Screening of applications is followed by a personal interview or any other mode the Institute decides. The last date to apply on the Institute Recruitment Portal is 23 September 2026, 05:30 PM.
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Who Should Apply?
- BBA / B.Com / BA (Economics) / B.Sc (Statistics) / B.E. or B.Tech / B.Sc (Data Analytics) and related streams with a strong academic record → Research Assistant (Project 1 or Project 2) – 2 seats
- Preferred (not mandatory) for Project 1: about 1 year of product-market or capital-market work
- Preferred (not mandatory) for Project 2: BBA / MBA
Mandatory vs Preferred
Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic record in Management, Economics, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Public Policy, Commerce, Engineering, Data Analytics or a related discipline from a recognised university or institution.
Preferred: Project 1 values product-market and capital-market experience. Project 2 values a BBA or MBA. Fresh graduates in the 0–2 year band remain eligible if the degree and academic record match.
| Factor | Project 1 | Project 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Tenure | 4 to 5 months | 10 months |
| Pay | ₹25,000 per month consolidated | ₹18,000 per month consolidated |
| Preferred extra | 1 year product/capital market work | BBA / MBA |
| Fieldwork | Travel as required | Field visits across Punjab |
Who cannot apply
- Candidates who are not Indian citizens
- Applicants above 35 years as on 23 September 2026, unless a Government of India age relaxation applies
- Incomplete forms or applications received after 23 September 2026, 05:30 PM
Serving government or institute employees should keep NOC or permission ready if the Institute asks for it at interview or joining. The current advertisement does not say NOC must be uploaded before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 09 September 2026 |
| Online application | Open on the Institute Recruitment Portal |
| Last date to apply | 23 September 2026, 05:30 PM |
| Screening of applications | After the closing date |
| Interview / other mode | To be informed by email to shortlisted candidates only |
No extension is mentioned in the official advertisement.
Quick Overview – IIM Amritsar Research Assistant 2026
- Organisation: Indian Institute of Management Amritsar (IIM Amritsar)
- Sector: Higher Education / Management Research
- Notification Number: IIMASR/HR/Rectt./RA/2026/09
- Notification Date: 09 September 2026
- Posts: Research Assistant – 2 project seats
- Job Location: IIM Amritsar campus, Village Manawala, Amritsar, Punjab; Project 2 also needs Punjab-wide field visits
- Job Type: Purely temporary and project-based
- Pay: Consolidated ₹25,000 per month (Project 1) and ₹18,000 per month (Project 2)
- Qualification: Bachelor’s in the listed streams; BBA/MBA preferred for Project 2
- Age: Not exceeding 35 years as of 23 September 2026
- Application Fee: Not mentioned in the official notification
- Application Mode: Online only
- Official Website: IIM Amritsar careers page
- Last Date: 23 September 2026, 05:30 PM
- Apply Online: Apply for IIM Amritsar Research Assistant 2026
- Notification PDF: Download IIM Amritsar Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 PDF
What Posts Are Available?
Both seats carry the same designation. The projects, pay and tenure differ. Category-wise reservation numbers are not printed in this advertisement.
Vacancy note: Project 1 pays more but lasts only 4–5 months. Project 2 lasts 10 months at a lower monthly amount and needs travel across Punjab to meet gig workers and field teams. Choose the project you can actually complete, not only the higher stipend.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay / Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant (Project 1 – entrepreneurship, product market and capital market) | 1 | BBA / B.Com / BA (Economics) / B.Sc (Statistics) / B.E. or B.Tech / related + preferred 1 year market experience | ₹25,000 per month for 4–5 months |
| Research Assistant (Project 2 – SARBAT-GIG, Punjab platform work) | 1 | Same bachelor’s streams; BBA / MBA preferred | ₹18,000 per month for 10 months |
| Total | 2 |
Project 1 title: Entrepreneurs’ survival and resilience in economic crisis: Role of family’s past experience in Product market and Capital Market.
Project 2 title: SARBAT-GIG: Socioeconomic, Algorithmic, Risk & Benefits Assessment and Transition of Platform Work in Punjab.
Eligibility – Education, Age & Domicile
Education (both projects): Bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic record in Management, Economics, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Public Policy, Commerce, Engineering, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
Skills sought for Project 1: literature review, data collection, cleaning and processing; interview skills; qualitative tools such as NVivo, Atlas or similar AI-aided software.
Work on Project 2: literature review, research instruments, fieldwork coordination, survey and interview data, quantitative and qualitative analysis, policy briefs, teaching cases, a Punjab Gig Economy Dashboard, anonymised datasets and academic papers.
Citizenship: Indian citizens only. No Punjab domicile bar is stated for applying.
Experience band stated: 0–2 years. Freshers are not locked out.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Maximum age as printed |
|---|---|
| General / UR | Not exceeding 35 years as on 23 September 2026 |
| OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation as per applicable Government of India norms. Exact extended ages are not printed in this advertisement. Check the relevant GoI order before assuming a number. |
Examples:
✅ A 34-year-old UR candidate born on 24 September 1991 — eligible (within the 35-year limit as on 23 September 2026).
❌ A 36-year-old UR candidate born on 23 September 1990 — not eligible (exceeds the maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Remuneration? – IIM Amritsar Research Assistant 2026
This is consolidated project pay, not a 7th CPC Level post. DA, HRA and NPS are not listed in the advertisement.
| Project | Monthly pay | Tenure | Indicative total over tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project 1 | ₹25,000 consolidated | 4–5 months | About ₹1.00–1.25 lakh |
| Project 2 | ₹18,000 consolidated | 10 months | About ₹1.80 lakh |
What you may actually receive: For most candidates whose only income is this stipend, monthly take-home is close to the quoted figure after any applicable TDS. Annual income from these tenures stays well below typical salaried tax slabs if this is your only earning. Actual tax depends on your total income from all sources, not this contract alone.
Not specified: hostel, canteen, medical cover, PF, gratuity, paid leave or campus housing. Do not treat those as guaranteed.
No TA/DA is paid for the written test, skill test or interview if called.
If you later compare this pay with a regular central post, use the 7th CPC Salary Calculator only for that comparison. It does not apply to this consolidated contract.
What Is the Application Fee?
No application fee is mentioned in Advt. No. IIMASR/HR/Rectt./RA/2026/09. Do not pay anyone who claims a “processing fee” for this form.
How to Apply?
Applications are accepted only online through the Institute Recruitment Portal.
- Open the IIM Amritsar recruitment portal and register or log in.
- Select Advertisement No. IIMASR/HR/Rectt./RA/2026/09 (Research Assistant).
- Fill in personal, academic and contact details exactly as on your certificates.
- Upload an updated CV, self-attested educational documents, experience certificates if any, and proof of age.
- Resize photo or signature files before upload with the Photo & Signature Resizer if the portal asks for image size limits.
- Submit before 23 September 2026, 05:30 PM and save the acknowledgement.
Start date is not printed separately. The careers page listed the advertisement on 09 September 2026. Treat the portal as live until the closing time.
If the portal lets you choose only one project, pick the project you can finish and travel for. The advertisement does not say that one form covers both seats automatically.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating BBA/MBA or one year of market experience as a hard filter. Those are preferred, not the minimum degree rule.
- Applying for Project 2 without being ready for field visits across Punjab.
- Uploading an incomplete CV with no academic record or missing age proof. Incomplete forms are rejected.
- Waiting for a written-exam date. This cycle names screening and interview, not a public CBT.
- Paying a third party for “IIM Amritsar form filling.” No fee is printed in the notification.
ਆਈਆਈਐਮ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ ਰਿਸਰਚ ਅਸਿਸਟੈਂਟ ਭਰਤੀ 2026 – 2 ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ ਅਸਾਮੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ
ਭਾਰਤੀ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਨ ਸੰਸਥਾਨ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ ਨੇ ਵਿਗਿਆਪਨ ਨੰਬਰ IIMASR/HR/Rectt./RA/2026/09 ਤਹਿਤ 2 ਰਿਸਰਚ ਅਸਿਸਟੈਂਟ ਸੀਟਾਂ ਲਈ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਅਰਜ਼ੀਆਂ ਮੰਗੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਇਹ ਨਿਯਮਤ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਨਹੀਂ, ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ ਆਧਾਰਿਤ ਅਸਥਾਈ ਇਕਰਾਰਨਾਮਾ ਹੈ। ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਦੀ ਆਖਰੀ ਤਾਰੀਖ 23 ਸਤੰਬਰ 2026 ਸ਼ਾਮ 5:30 ਵਜੇ ਹੈ।
ਕੌਣ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਦੇ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ?
ਮੈਨੇਜਮੈਂਟ, ਅਰਥ ਸ਼ਾਸਤਰ, ਅੰਕੜਾ ਵਿਗਿਆਨ, ਮਨੋਵਿਗਿਆਨ, ਸਮਾਜ ਸ਼ਾਸਤਰ, ਪਬਲਿਕ ਪਾਲਿਸੀ, ਵਣਜ, ਇੰਜੀਨੀਅਰਿੰਗ ਜਾਂ ਡਾਟਾ ਐਨਾਲਿਟਿਕਸ ਵਿਚ ਬੈਚਲਰ ਡਿਗਰੀ ਵਾਲੇ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਦੇ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ। ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ 1 ਲਈ ਉਤਪਾਦ ਅਤੇ ਪੂੰਜੀ ਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ ਦਾ ਲਗਭਗ ਇੱਕ ਸਾਲ ਦਾ ਤਜਰਬਾ ਤਰਜੀਹੀ ਹੈ। ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ 2 ਲਈ BBA ਜਾਂ MBA ਨੂੰ ਤਰਜੀਹ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਗਈ ਹੈ। ਵੱਧ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਉਮਰ 23 ਸਤੰਬਰ 2026 ਨੂੰ 35 ਸਾਲ ਹੈ।
ਤਨਖਾਹ ਅਤੇ ਚੋਣ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ?
ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ 1 ਦੀ ਇਕੱਠੀ ਤਨਖਾਹ 25,000 ਰੁਪਏ ਮਹੀਨਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਮਿਆਦ 4 ਤੋਂ 5 ਮਹੀਨੇ ਹੈ। ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ 2 ਦੀ ਤਨਖਾਹ 18,000 ਰੁਪਏ ਮਹੀਨਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਮਿਆਦ 10 ਮਹੀਨੇ ਹੈ। ਚੋਣ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਦੀ ਸਕ੍ਰੀਨਿੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਇੰਟਰਵਿਊ ਜਾਂ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਫੈਸਲਾ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਹੋਰ ਢੰਗ ਨਾਲ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ। ਇਸ ਵਿਗਿਆਪਨ ਵਿਚ ਲਿਖਤੀ ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ ਦਾ ਵੇਰਵਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।
ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਭਰੀਏ?
ਸਿਰਫ਼ recruitment.iimamritsar.ac.in ਤੇ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਫਾਰਮ ਭਰੋ। CV, ਡਿਗਰੀ ਪੱਤਰ, ਤਜਰਬੇ ਦੇ ਸਰਟੀਫਿਕੇਟ ਅਤੇ ਉਮਰ ਦਾ ਸਬੂਤ ਅਪਲੋਡ ਕਰੋ। ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ 2 ਲਈ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਭਰ ਵਿਚ ਫੀਲਡ ਵਿਜ਼ਿਟ ਦੀ ਤਿਆਰੀ ਰੱਖੋ। ਵਿਸਥਾਰ iimamritsar.ac.in ਤੇ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈ।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a two-stage process, not a single interview event.
- Screening of applications against the essential degree, academic record, uploaded documents and, where relevant, preferred experience or BBA/MBA.
- Personal interview or any other mode decided by the Institute. Only shortlisted candidates get email instructions on date, time and mode.
- Document check of originals before or at the time of offer.
- Project engagement for the printed tenure, subject to Institute terms.
No written-exam pattern, syllabus or mark scheme is printed. Meeting the minimum degree does not create a right to be called.
Your application quality matters before the interview
There is no public CBT in this advertisement. Who reaches the interview depends on screening. A thin CV, missing marksheets or no proof of the preferred skill set can stop you before the interview room. Prepare a research-style CV, not a generic campus-placement resume.
If a written or skill test is later added under “any other mode,” the Institute will inform shortlisted candidates by email. Watch the spam folder.
Why Does IIM Amritsar Matter?
IIM Amritsar is the 15th Indian Institute of Management and an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. The campus is at Village Manawala, P.O. Jandiala Guru, Amritsar, Punjab – 143115. It runs postgraduate management programmes, doctoral work and faculty research in management and allied fields.
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Candidates search IIM Amritsar jobs for the IIM brand on a CV, short research exposure before an MBA or PhD, and Amritsar as a posting city. Project 2 also draws Punjab-based researchers who can do gig-economy fieldwork in Punjabi and English.
The honest limit is scale. These are two project seats with a defined end date. The Institute’s regular faculty and non-teaching drives are separate processes. A Research Assistant contract here is useful training, not a back door into a Level-pay IIM post. See also IIM Amritsar organisation notes, Punjab government and institute jobs and higher education research roles.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Hold this notice next to other IIM research-staff ads, not next to IBPS or SSC. IIM Lucknow’s recent Research Assistant call asked for a postgraduate or M.Tech profile and advertised about ₹40,000 plus HRA. IIM Kozhikode’s Research Assistant seat listed around ₹38,000 with an MBA or social-science master’s. IIM Amritsar’s September 2026 RA seats are the opposite trade: bachelor’s entry, lower consolidated pay, and a 4–10 month clock.
Best fit: A 2024–26 graduate in economics, management, statistics, public policy or engineering who wants a named IIM project on the CV before CAT, a master’s, or a PhD application. Project 2 suits candidates who can travel in Punjab and handle mixed-methods fieldwork. Project 1 suits candidates who can talk to entrepreneurs and work with qualitative tools.
Skip this if you need permanence. Anyone treating ₹25,000 for five months as a substitute for a regular Group B/C post will be disappointed when the project ends. Also skip Project 2 if you cannot leave Amritsar for field sites.
Practical tip: Write two different CVs. For Project 1, lead with markets, interviews and NVivo or similar tools. For Project 2, lead with surveys, Punjabi/Hindi field coordination and any gig-economy or labour-data work. One generic “hardworking fresher” CV will lose the screening pile.
What Documents Are Required?
Upload with the online form, then carry originals if called:
- Updated curriculum vitae
- Self-attested copies of educational qualifications (all semesters / consolidated marksheet and degree)
- Experience certificates, if claiming the preferred year for Project 1
- Proof of age (Class 10 certificate or equivalent)
- Any other supporting paper (software certificates, publications, field-work letters)
Document alert: “Excellent academic record” is not defined as a percentage in this PDF. Keep full marksheets ready. If your university issues only CGPA, keep the official conversion formula. Use the CGPA to Percentage Calculator only as an estimate. The university’s printed formula prevails.
Service Conditions
- Engagement is purely temporary and project-specific.
- It ends when the tenure expires, or the project closes, unless the competent authority extends it.
- No claim for regular appointment, absorption or continuation in the Institute.
- Selected candidates must be willing to travel for fieldwork.
- Canvassing leads to disqualification.
- The Institute may modify, cancel or withdraw the advertisement or leave a seat unfilled.
- Disputes fall under the courts in Amritsar, Punjab, as in other IIM Amritsar recruitment notices.
What Happens After Selection?
- Shortlisted names are informed only by registered email. Check spam.
- Attend the interview or the other mode named in that email. No TA/DA.
- If selected, complete document verification and any joining formalities the Institute specifies.
- Join the allotted project team at IIM Amritsar for the printed tenure (4–5 months or 10 months).
- Carry out literature, data, field and writing tasks under the Principal Investigator. Project 2 includes Punjab field visits.
- The contract stops at tenure or project completion unless formally extended. There is no automatic absorption.
Timeline from close of form to joining is not printed. On similar IIM project-staff cycles, plan for a few weeks of screening plus interview, not an immediate next-day joining letter.
Contact & Helpline
- Campus: Indian Institute of Management Amritsar, Village Manawala, P.O. Jandiala Guru SO, Amritsar, Punjab – 143115
- Phone (institute board): 0183-282040
- Recruitment queries used on other IIM Amritsar staff notices: recruitment@iimamritsar.ac.in
- Careers page: iimamritsar.ac.in/quick-links/careers
- Portal: recruitment.iimamritsar.ac.in
This advertisement itself says shortlisted candidates will be written to on their registered email. It does not print a dedicated RA helpline number.
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification and the Institute website. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – IIM Amritsar Research Assistant 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download IIM Amritsar Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply for IIM Amritsar Research Assistant 2026 on the recruitment portal |
| Careers page | Visit the IIM Amritsar careers page |
| Official website | IIM Amritsar official website |
FAQs – IIM Amritsar Research Assistant 2026
What is the last date to apply for IIM Amritsar Research Assistant 2026?
23 September 2026, 05:30 PM. Late forms are to be rejected. No extension is printed in Advt. No. IIMASR/HR/Rectt./RA/2026/09 as of 10 September 2026.
What is the age limit for IIM Amritsar Research Assistant?
Not exceeding 35 years as of 23 September 2026. Government of India age relaxation applies where eligible, but this PDF does not print the final OBC, SC, ST or PwBD maximum ages. Check the relevant GoI rule before you assume a number.
Is there an exam for IIM Amritsar Research Assistant, or is it interview-based?
No public written exam is named. Applications are screened first. Shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interview or any other mode the Institute decides. Final joining still depends on documents and Institute terms.
What is the salary of IIM Amritsar Research Assistant?
Consolidated ₹25,000 per month for Project 1 (4–5 months) and ₹18,000 per month for Project 2 (10 months). This is project pay, not Level-pay with DA and HRA. Hostel or PF is not promised in the notice.
Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for IIM Amritsar 2026?
The advertisement asks for a bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic record. It does not say final-year students may apply. Safer to apply only if the degree can be shown when documents are checked.
Is IIM Amritsar Research Assistant a permanent government job?
No. The notice says the engagement is purely temporary and project-based. It does not confer any right to regular appointment, absorption or continuation at the Institute.
Can candidates from other states apply for IIM Amritsar recruitment?
Yes. The call is for eligible Indian citizens. No Punjab domicile condition is printed. Project 2 still expects travel across Punjab after joining.
Where will I be posted if I get selected for IIM Amritsar Research Assistant?
Base work is with IIM Amritsar at Manawala, Amritsar. Selected candidates must be willing to travel for fieldwork. Project 2 expressly includes field visits across Punjab.
Do I need an MBA for this Research Assistant post?
No. The mandatory qualification is a bachelor’s degree in the listed streams. BBA or MBA is preferred only for Project 2. Project 1 prefers about one year of product-market or capital-market experience, not an MBA.
How do I check my IIM Amritsar application status?
Use the login on the Institute Recruitment Portal and check the email you registered. Only shortlisted candidates are written to. Also check spam and the careers page.
What is the salary of research assistants in IIMs?
It varies by campus and project. Some IIM RA seats advertise ₹35,000–₹40,000 plus HRA for postgraduate profiles. This Amritsar cycle is lower because it is bachelor’s-entry consolidated pay for a short Institute-sponsored project.
Is IIM project research work useful for a PhD?
Yes, if you leave with a clean dataset, a recommendation and a writing sample. Ten months on SARBAT-GIG is more useful for a labour or public-policy proposal than a five-month stint with no output. The contract itself is not a doctoral admission.
What are the disadvantages of contractual research assistant jobs in IIMs?
Worth knowing before you apply: pay is modest, tenure is short, and there is no absorption promise. Project 2 adds unpaid-feeling field travel on an ₹18,000 stipend. Treat it as a research internship with an IIM letterhead, not as a career grade.
Pre-Contract Checklist – Before You Apply
- You meet the age and educational criteria as of 23 September 2026.
- You understand this is a fixed-term project contract for 4–5 months or 10 months — not a permanent government job.
- You are comfortable with the remuneration (₹18,000 or ₹25,000 consolidated) and the lack of printed HRA, PF or hostel.
- You can arrange CV, marksheets, age proof and experience papers before the deadline.
- You understand the Amritsar base and Punjab fieldwork, especially for Project 2.
- You have read the end-of-tenure clause — extension is not guaranteed.
📄 Source: Official notification released by IIM Amritsar on 09 September 2026. All details below are sourced from the IIM Amritsar official notification PDF.
