IIM Lucknow Consultant Recruitment 2026

IIM Lucknow has released notification for 2 Consultant posts — Consultant (Library Services) and Consultant (Secretarial Services). This is a contract-based opportunity for retired or soon-to-retire Central Government, PSU, and Autonomous Organisation employees. Last date to apply is 18 April 2026. You need a Graduate degree with 60% marks and minimum 8 years of experience at Pay Level 10 or above.

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) Consultant Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited online applications for 2 contractual Consultant positions at its Lucknow campus. This recruitment is specifically meant for eligible employees of Central Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Organisations who have already retired or are retiring within the next three months (i.e., up to 30 June 2026). Selection will be through interview only — there is no written exam. The contract is initially for one year, extendable by another year based on performance.

Vacancy Details

• Consultant (Library Services): 1 post — Upper age limit: 62 years
• Consultant (Secretarial Services): 1 post — Upper age limit: 62 years

Note: These posts are exclusively for retired/retiring Central Government, PSU, or Autonomous Organisation employees. The number of posts may be increased or decreased as per the Institute's decision.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification (for both posts):

• Education: You must be a Graduate from a reputed Institute or University in regular mode with a minimum of 60% marks.
• Experience: You need at least 8 years of experience in the relevant area/task in Pay Level 10 and above.
• Employment Status: You must be a retired or soon-to-retire employee of a Central Government department, PSU, or Autonomous Organisation. You should have retired or be retiring within the next 3 months (up to 30 June 2026).
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 62 years
• The crucial date for determining the age limit is the closing date for receipt of applications (18 April 2026).

Salary

• You will receive a fixed monthly emolument, calculated by deducting your basic pension from the pay you were drawing at the time of retirement.
• You will also get Transport Allowance for commuting between your residence and the workplace, not exceeding the rate applicable at the time of retirement.
• Since you need experience at Pay Level 10 and above (basic pay starting from Rs. 56,100 under 7th CPC), the emolument will vary based on your individual last-drawn pay and pension amount.

Application Fee

• No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be done through interview only:

1. Shortlisting: Based on your qualifications and relevant experience. Meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting — the Institute may restrict the number of candidates called for interview based on higher qualifications or relevant experience.
2. Interview: The interview may be conducted online, offline, or in multiple phases, as decided by the Institute.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must bring all original certificates, degrees, documents related to educational qualification, professional qualification, work experience, age, etc., along with one set of photocopies.

The date for the selection process will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through email only.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIM Lucknow official website at www.iiml.ac.in and check the Jobs section.
2. Click on the Google Form link for the Consultant post.
3. Fill in the Google Form with your personal details, qualifications, and experience.
4. Upload all required supporting documents (listed below).
5. Submit the form on or before 18 April 2026.

No other mode of application will be accepted. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Required Documents

• SSLC/HSC Certificate or Mark Sheet (for date of birth proof)
• Educational Certificates — Certificate, Diploma, Degree, PG Degree, and Doctorate
• Latest copy of Pay Slip or Pension Payment Order (PPO)
• Experience Certificates and Service Certificate (multiple documents may be merged with NOC in a single PDF)
• Any other relevant documents

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 03 April 2026
• Application Upload Date: 03 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 18 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (will be communicated via email)

• Handle day-to-day library operations including cataloguing, classification, and book circulation (Library Services)
• Manage digital library resources, e-journals, and online databases (Library Services)
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and official communications (Secretarial Services)
• Assist senior officers with scheduling, file management, and administrative coordination (Secretarial Services)
• Maintain records, registers, and documentation as per institutional guidelines
• Coordinate with departments for smooth functioning of assigned services