IIM Indore Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Management, Indore; Indore District; On-site; INR 305,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Management Indore invites applications for the post of Research Associate under Advt No. 07/2026. The position is on a contract basis for 04 months, with posting at IIM Indore and field locations as per project requirements.

The monthly pay is INR 30,000 ( consolidated ) and applications must be sent by email by 9 November 2026. Qualification required is an MBA in Marketing or related discipline, with PhD preferred and evidence of market research, data analytics, and related

Qualifications

• MBA in Marketing or related discipline with focus on market research, consumer behaviour, and related topics.
• PhD (completed or pursuing) in a related discipline is preferred; publications add value.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods and data interpretation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shortlisting based on relevant criteria and conducting the selection process for shortlisted candidates.
• Coordinate and manage applications via email as per notification; ensure completeness and timeliness.

Skills

Market research

Data analytics

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Education

MBA in Marketing or related discipline

PhD preferred

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Management, Indore

Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore), Madhya Pradesh, has invited applications for the post of Research Associate under Advt No. 07/2026. Applications go by email to [e-mail] and must be sent by 9 November 2026.

The post is for IIM Indore and field locations as per project requirement. Qualification required: MBA in Marketing or related discipline. PhD preferred. The pay is INR 30,000 per month (Consolidated). Selection is by shortlisting based on relevant criteria and selection process for shortlisted candidates. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Pay: INR 30,000 per month (Consolidated)
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Place: IIM Indore and field locations as per project requirement

IIM Indore Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Organisation Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore), Madhya Pradesh

Post Name Research Associate

No of Posts 1

Advt No 07/2026

Job Type Contract

Pay INR 30,000 per month (Consolidated)

Place of Posting IIM Indore and field locations as per project requirement

Qualification MBA in Marketing or related discipline. PhD preferred.

Last Date 9 November 2026

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

Advt No. 07/2026 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

• Qualification: MBA in Marketing or a related discipline, with a focus on market research, consumer behaviour, and related disciplines. A PhD (completed or pursuing) in a related discipline is preferred, as are peer-reviewed publications.

Other conditions:

• Applications received in any other format will not be accepted.
• Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
• PhD (completed or pursuing) in a related discipline
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analytics, advanced market research and data interpretation techniques

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• 04 Months
• Contract Basis

How Will IIM Indore Select Candidates?

• Shortlisting based on relevant criteria
• Selection process for shortlisted candidates

Other Points to Note

• Mere fulfilment of qualifications and experience does not entitle an applicant to be short-listed.
• The Institute reserves the right to restrict the candidates to be called for the selection process to a reasonable number.

IIM Indore Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

This article is based on the official notification of Indian Institute of Management Indore, Advertisement No. 07/2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.

IIM Indore Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many Research Associate posts are there at IIM Indore?

One. The notice advertises the Research Associate post under notification no. 07/2026 without printing a number, so it is counted as 1 vacancy.

Q2. Can I send the application by post?

No. The notice says applications are accepted only through email to [e-mail].

Q3. What is the last date to email the application?

The form must reach [e-mail] by 9 November 2026.

Q4. How should I attach my certificates?

As three separate PDF files. Put all qualification certificates in one file (Annexure-1), all experience certificates in another (Annexure-2), and any category and PwD certificates in a third (Annexure-3).

Q5. Do I need a photograph on the form?

Yes. The form has a space where you affix a recent photograph.

Q6. Which categories can I choose on the form?

Unreserved, NCOBC, SC, ST and EWS. The form also asks whether you belong to the PWD category.

Q7. What happens if I give wrong details on the form?

Under the declaration you sign, your candidature is liable to be cancelled without any reason being given if any particulars are later found to be false.

Q8. Where is IIM Indure located?

At Prabandh Shikhar, Rau-Pithampur Road, Indore 453556, Madhya Pradesh.