IIM Kashipur Academic Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IIM Kashipur is hiring Academic Assistant and Academic Associate in the Communication Area on a contract basis. If you have a Post-Graduate degree with first class (for Academic Assistant) or a Ph.D. in a relevant area (for Academic Associate), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 27 April 2026. The stipend ranges from Rs. 27,500 to Rs. 39,000 per month depending on your qualification and experience.

IIM Kashipur Academic Assistant/Associate (Communication) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Management Kashipur (IIM Kashipur) has released Advertisement No. AA-02/2026 dated 07 April 2026 to engage Academic Assistants and Academic Associates in the Communication Area. These are contract positions for a period of one year, renewable annually up to a maximum of three years subject to satisfactory performance. Both fresh graduates and experienced professionals can apply — the stipend increases for every year of relevant academic or industry experience.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Academic Assistant (Communication): Post-graduate with first class in relevant field — Stipend Rs. 27,500 to Rs. 32,000/month
• Academic Associate (Communication): Ph.D. in relevant area — Stipend Rs. 33,000 to Rs. 39,000/month

Who Can Apply?

For Academic Assistant:

• Qualification: Post-graduate degree with first class (55% or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Preferred: Relevant experience in academics or industry, or an M.Phil or higher qualification.
• Also eligible: Candidates with qualifications like ACA, AICWA, B.Tech/B.E., or MCA can also apply.

For Academic Associate:

• Qualification: Ph.D. in the relevant area (Communication or related discipline).
• Experience: Relevant academic or industrial experience is considered for additional stipend increments.

Age Limit

• Preferably below 35 years as on the last date of application (27 April 2026).

Stipend

• Academic Assistant (No Experience): Rs. 27,500 per month
• Academic Assistant (With Experience): Rs. 1,500 increment per completed year of relevant experience, up to a maximum of Rs. 32,000 per month
• Academic Associate (Ph.D., No Experience): Rs. 33,000 per month
• Academic Associate (With Experience): Rs. 2,000 increment per completed year of relevant experience, up to a maximum of Rs. 39,000 per month

Application Fee

• No application fee mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

Selection will be done through the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on qualifications and experience. Meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee a call for interview.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview — conducted either in person at IIM Kashipur or online. Make sure you provide your email ID and phone number in the application.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official application portal at aa.iimkashipur.co.in/comm/.
2. Fill in the online application form with your personal and academic details.
3. Upload your qualification certificates, experience documents, and photograph.
4. Provide your valid email ID and phone number (mandatory for interview communication).
5. Submit the application before 27 April 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 7 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 27 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (shortlisted candidates will be informed)

• Assist faculty members in teaching activities including preparation of course materials and evaluation of student assignments
• Mark attendance and evaluate student participation in class sessions
• Conduct invigilation duty during examinations and assessments
• Support faculty in research projects, consultancy assignments, and Management Development Programmes (MDPs)
• Handle secretarial and administrative tasks related to academic activities
• Assist in developing communication curricula and teaching material for the area
• Perform other academic responsibilities assigned by the Institute from time to time