IICA Principal Researcher Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) is hiring 1 Principal Researcher for its Centre for Insolvency and Bankruptcy at Manesar, Haryana. If you have a Master's degree in Economics, Finance, or a related discipline along with research, teaching, or industry experience, you can apply offline by post. The last date to apply is 27 July 2026. This is a purely contractual role that pays a consolidated salary of Rs. 1,50,000 per month.

Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) Principal Researcher Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has released a vacancy circular for 1 Principal Researcher post at its Centre for Insolvency and Bankruptcy. There is no written exam for this post — IICA will screen applications and call shortlisted candidates for a presentation and/or interview. The role suits experienced academics, researchers, or senior industry professionals working in insolvency and bankruptcy law and policy.

IICA was set up as an autonomous body registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. It trains Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS) Group 'A' officers along with public and private sector board members and executives through five schools and eleven centres, from its 14-acre campus in Manesar, which has residential blocks, hostel facilities, a library, and an in-house auditorium. The Centre for Insolvency and Bankruptcy runs a two-year Graduate Insolvency Programme (GIP), started in 2019, and needs a Principal Researcher to design courses, study regulatory and compliance gaps, and connect with insolvency researchers, policymakers, and implementers.

As the Principal Researcher, you will play a central role in shaping how the Centre engages with the insolvency and bankruptcy ecosystem — from designing and quality-checking training courses to preparing policy notes that support IICA's institutional decisions. This is a good opportunity for a senior academic or industry expert who wants to influence insolvency policy and professional education at the national level, rather than a routine desk job.

Who Can Apply?

For Academic and Research Candidates:

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Economics, Finance, or PGDIP/LLM (Insolvency), or a relevant/allied discipline, with a consistently good academic record.
• Publications: You should be an eminent scholar with published research work in the concerned or allied discipline.
• Experience: At least 5 years of teaching, industry, research, or professional experience.

For Industry and Professional Candidates:

• Qualification: Master's Degree in a relevant/allied/concerned discipline or equivalent.
• Reputation: You should be an outstanding professional with an established reputation who has made significant contributions to the field, backed by credentials.
• Experience: At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in industry or the profession.

Desirable: A Ph.D. in a relevant subject is preferred for both routes. You must be an Indian citizen to apply.

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications above does not automatically get you an interview call. IICA screens every application and applies its own shortlisting criteria, so mention all your relevant qualifications and experience over and above the minimum, and attach self-attested proof for each.

Age Limit

• You should be less than 65 years old as on the closing date of the advertisement.
• Age Relaxation: IICA may relax the age limit for exceptional candidates.

Salary

• The selected candidate will get a monthly consolidated remuneration of Rs. 1,50,000, on a purely contractual basis for up to 5 years, extendable year-to-year based on performance.
• No other allowances or benefits are payable apart from this consolidated amount.

Selection Process

IICA will select candidates through these stages:

1. Screening of Applications: IICA will screen every application against the minimum educational qualifications and experience criteria for the post, and reserves the right to set its own shortlisting criteria.
2. Presentation and/or Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a presentation and/or interview before the duly constituted Selection Committee, at the IICA Campus in Manesar or through video conference, on a date/time that will be communicated separately.

IICA's decision on eligibility, shortlisting criteria, equivalence of qualifications, and the mode of screening and selection will be final and binding on all candidates.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-III) from www.iica.nic.in.
2. Fill in the application strictly as per the prescribed format — any alterations, cuttings, or over-writing must be countersigned by you.
3. Before filling the form, double-check that you meet the age, qualification, and experience criteria for the post.
4. Attach self-attested copies of your certificates, mark sheets, and experience proof — mark sheets alone will not be accepted in place of degree certificates.
5. Send your completed application by post to the Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Plot No. 6, 7 & 8, Sector-5, IMT Manesar, District-Gurugram, Haryana, PIN-122052.
6. Make sure your application reaches IICA on or before 27 July 2026 — applications received after the closing date/time will not be entertained, and IICA is not responsible for postal delays.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 3 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 27 July 2026
• Presentation/Interview Date: To be announced

Note: IICA treats the last date for submission of applications as the crucial date for checking your eligibility, qualifications, experience, and age limit — so make sure you meet all criteria by 27 July 2026.

• Identify challenges, gaps, and regulatory or compliance issues in the insolvency and bankruptcy space
• Design, deliver, and ensure the quality of short-term and long-term courses on insolvency and bankruptcy
• Connect with insolvency and bankruptcy researchers, policymakers, and implementers
• Build capacity-development and skill-building programmes for professionals in the field
• Monitor and evaluate the Centre's ongoing research programmes and projects
• Prepare technical, policy, and financial notes for institutional approvals
• Maintain the financial sustainability of the Centre's research and projects