IIM Ranchi Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Management Ranchi; Ranchi; On-site; INR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Management Ranchi is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) in the Operations Management Area on a contractual basis. The role involves coding, data analysis, and research support for faculty work at IIM Ranchi.

The position offers full-time (3 months) or part-time (3-4 months) options with monthly remuneration up to Rs. 30,000 for full-time and Rs. 20,000 for part-time, plus travel allowances as applicable. Candidates should email CVs by 17 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduation completed for the full-time post.
• Final-year students may apply for the part-time post.
• Strong background in mathematical modelling, algorithms and coding.

Responsibilities

• Coding in software for data analysis and modelling.
• Data analysis and literature review to support faculty research.
• Assistance in academic and administrative needs of the faculty and institute.

Skills

Mathematical modelling

Algorithms

Coding

Generative AI

Education

Graduate

Tools

MATLAB

CPLEX

MATHEMATICA

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Management Ranchi

POST NAME Research Assistant

QUALIFICATION Graduate

VACANCY 1 Post

LAST DATE 17-11-2026

Indian Institute of Management Ranchi (IIM Ranchi) has one contractual Research Assistant (RA) position in its Operations Management Area. The position is offered either as a full-time post for 3 months at Rs. 20000-25000 per month or as a part-time post for 3-4 months at Rs. 15000-20000 p.m. Candidates must be major in Industrial Engineering & Management, Operations Management, Operations Research, Mathematics and computing or allied areas. A completed graduation is required for the full-time post, while third or fourth year graduation students and those pursuing post-graduation may apply for the part-time post. CVs must be emailed to [e-mail] by 17 November 2026.

IIM Ranchi Research Assistant (RA) at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Indian Institute of Management Ranchi (IIM Ranchi)

Department Operations Management Area

Tenure Full-time: 3 months; Part-time: 3-4 months

Post Name(s) Research Assistant (RA)

Vacancies 01

Pay Full-time: Rs. 20000-25000 per month; Part-time: Rs. 15000-20000 p.m. (depending upon candidature)

Age Limit Preferably below 35 Years

Job Location IIM Ranchi (full-time); own location with visits to IIM Ranchi (part-time)

Application Mode Email

Last Date to Apply 17/11/26

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About IIM Ranchi Research Assistant (RA)

Indian Institute of Management Ranchi is a management institute in Ranchi. This recruitment is for one Research Assistant (RA) who will support the concerned faculty of the Operations Management Area. The work covers coding, data analysis and research support, together with academic and administration needs of the faculty and the Institute. The notice describes the post as contractual.

Who Can Apply

• Candidates must be major in Industrial Engineering & Management/ Operations Management/Operations Research/Mathematics and computing or allied areas.
• Candidates applying for the full-time position must have completed graduation.
• Candidates who are in the third or fourth year of graduation, or who are pursuing post-graduation, may apply for the part-time position.
• A good academic record with exposure to mathematical modelling, algorithms and coding.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, CPLEX, MATHEMATICA or other optimization related software, and generative AI.

Age Limit

The age limit is "Preferably below 35 Years". The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age or any age relaxation.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Tenure

Mode

Remuneration

Full-time 3 months Rs. 20000-25000 per month (depending upon candidature) Up to Rs. 5000 per month for outstation candidate

Part-time 3-4 months Rs. 15000-20000 p.m. (depending upon candidature) Up-to Rs. 5000 per visit to Ranchi for project related work

• A full-time candidate will be fulltime stationed at IIM Ranchi. For a full-time candidate, the total remuneration is not to exceed Rs. 30000 p.m.
• A part-time candidate will work from his or her own location and travel to IIM Ranchi as and when required. The allowance of up-to Rs. 5000 per visit will be reimbursed when the candidate travels to Ranchi for project related work.
• Any or both sides can terminate the contract with a written notice of one month.
• Upon selection, the candidate is expected to report for work on 01/12/26.
• Coding in software
• Data analysis
• Literature review
• Assistance in other academic and administration needs of the concerned faculty and the Institute

Minimum Information Required in the CV

• Full Name and Father's Name
• D.O.B (in DD/MM/YYYY format)
• Class X Percentage/CGPA, Class XII/Diploma Percentage/CGPA and Graduation Percentage/CGPA
• Master Degree Topic, and PhD Topic (if pursuing/done PhD)
• Details of academic Distinctions/Awards (if any) and of Published Works (research papers in conferences/journals etc.)
• Details of use of Data Analysis Tools
• Work Experience Details, and Previous Research related Exposure/Work Experience Details (if any)
• Any other information to share regarding the candidature, and any disclosure regarding the candidature

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates will have to come to IIM Ranchi for a Personal Interview, to be held around the last week of November. The details of the interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates. The notice does not mention how candidates will be shortlisted, and it does not print an exact interview date.

Event

Date

Last Date of Emailing CV 17/11/26

Personal Interview Around last week of November (details to be communicated to shortlisted candidates)

IIM Ranchi Research Assistant Notification PDF Official notice for the RA post in the Operations Management Area

IIM Ranchi Official Website Official website of Indian Institute of Management Ranchi

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IIM Ranchi Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in the IIM Ranchi Research Assistant recruitment 2026?

There is one position (01) of Research Assistant (RA) in the Operations Management Area of IIM Ranchi.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for the IIM Ranchi Research Assistant post?

The last date of emailing the CV is 17 November 2026.

Q3. What qualification is needed for the IIM Ranchi Research Assistant post?

Candidates must be major in Industrial Engineering & Management, Operations Management, Operations Research, Mathematics and computing or allied areas. A completed graduation is required for the full-time post.

Q4. Can students apply for the IIM Ranchi Research Assistant post?

Yes. Candidates in the third or fourth year of graduation, or pursuing post-graduation, may apply for the part-time position.

Q5. What is the age limit for the IIM Ranchi Research Assistant post?

The notice states the age as "Preferably below 35 Years".

Q6. What is the salary of the IIM Ranchi Research Assistant?

The full-time remuneration is Rs. 20000-25000 per month, plus up to Rs. 5000 per month for an outstation candidate, with the total not exceeding Rs. 30000 p.m. The part-time remuneration is Rs. 15000-20000 p.m., plus up-to Rs. 5000 per visit to Ranchi.

Q7. How do I apply for the IIM Ranchi Research Assistant post?

Email your CV to [e-mail] by 17 November 2026, with the CV file named as your full name.

Q8. What subject should the application email have?

The subject must be "Application for Research Associate Position in Operations Management".

Q9. What is the selection process for the IIM Ranchi Research Assistant?

Shortlisted candidates will attend a Personal Interview at IIM Ranchi around the last week of November, and the details will be communicated to them.

Q10. Is the IIM Ranchi Research Assistant post permanent?

No, the post is contractual: 3 months for full-time and 3-4 months for part-time. Either side can terminate the contract with a written notice of one month.

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