IIM Ranchi Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 has one contract post in the Operations Management Area. Candidates can apply for a full-time role or a part-time one, and the last date to email a CV is 17 November 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will interview around the last week of November, with joining on 1 December. See more on our Latest Sarkari Naukri page.
IIM Ranchi RA: Overview
| Particulars | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 months | 3 to 4 months |
| Location | Stationed at IIM Ranchi | Your location, with visits |
| Pay | Rs. 20,000 to 25,000 a month | Rs. 15,000 to 20,000 a month |
| Extra | Up to Rs. 5,000 a month if outstation | Up to Rs. 5,000 per visit |
Total full-time pay will not exceed Rs. 30,000 a month.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Email CV | 17 November 2026 |
| Personal Interview | Around the last week of November |
| Joining | 1 December 2026 |
Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy
One position, with no category split mentioned. Age is preferably below 35 years.
Eligibility
- A major in Industrial Engineering and Management, Operations Management, Operations Research, Mathematics and Computing, or allied areas
- Full-time applicants must have completed graduation
- Third or fourth-year students, or those pursuing PG, may apply for the part-time role
Desirable: good academics, mathematical modelling, algorithms, coding, MATLAB, CPLEX, MATHEMATICA or other optimisation software, and generative AI.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates come to IIM Ranchi for a personal interview. Details will be communicated to them.
Exam Pattern or Merit Points
No written test is mentioned.
How to Apply
Email your CV to pritee.r@iimranchi.ac.in, with the subject “Application for Research Associate Position in Operations Management”. Name the file with your full name.
Your CV must include your date of birth, Class X, XII and graduation scores, Master’s and PhD topics if any, awards, publications, data analysis tools, work and research experience.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official Advertisement PDF | Click Here |
| IIM Ranchi Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a student apply?
Yes, for the part-time role, if you are in third or fourth year or pursuing PG.
Is the interview online?
The notice says shortlisted candidates have to come to IIM Ranchi.
Who can end the contract?
Either side, with one month’s written notice.
What will I do?
Coding, data analysis, literature review and report writing, along with other support.