IIM Raipur Assistant Procurement Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IIM Raipur is hiring 1 Assistant Procurement and Contract Management Officer on a fixed-term contract basis. If you have an MBA or PG Diploma in Supply Chain/Procurement and at least 5 years of relevant experience, this is a great opportunity to work at a premier management institute. The last date to apply is 6 May 2026. Salary starts at Rs. 35,400 per month (Pay Level 6, 7th CPC) plus DA, HRA and other allowances.

Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur) Assistant Procurement and Contract Management Officer Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released a recruitment notice (Advertisement No. IIMR/Admn/Rec./APCMO/2026-27/04 dated 16 April 2026) for the post of Assistant Procurement and Contract Management Officer. The post is classified as Group B, Non-Faculty and the appointment is on a fixed-term contract of 3 years, extendable subject to performance. The role involves managing end-to-end procurement, contract administration, GeM operations, and stores functions for the Institute in compliance with GFR-2017 and CVC guidelines.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Graduation: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 60% marks (or equivalent grade) from a recognised University or Institute.
• Post-Graduation: MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management / Supply Chain Management / Procurement from a recognised University or Institute.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience in procurement, stores management, and contract administration.
• Preferred: Experience in Centrally Funded Technical Institutions or autonomous Government educational institutions such as IIMs, IITs, NITs, IISc, AIIMS, or similar bodies under the Ministry of Education or other Ministries.
• Experience in Central/State Government organisations, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies will also be considered.
• Experience in reputed corporate organisations at a comparable level may be considered in deserving cases.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of General Financial Rules (GFR-2017) and Manual for Procurement of Consultancy and Other Services 2017.
• Hands-on experience with Government e-Marketplace (GeM) — including bidding, order placement, and order management.
• Experience with Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) and electronic tendering/procurement processes.
• Ability to prepare tender documents: NIT, RFP, RFQ, technical and financial bid documents, and comparative statements.
• Experience in contract drafting, execution, and monitoring including Annual Maintenance Contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) — mandatory. ERP-based procurement module experience is desirable.

Desirable

• Knowledge of CVC guidelines on public procurement and transparency.
• Experience in vendor empanelment, evaluation, rating, and vendor management.

Private Sector Candidates

• If applying from the private sector, your last drawn CTC must be at least Rs. 40,000 per month, evidenced by Form 16 for the most recent financial year (to be uploaded with the application).

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years as on 6 May 2026 (last date of receipt of applications).
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of India rules for SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / EWS candidates.

Salary

• Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400 per month (Pay Level 6 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission).
• Plus Dearness Allowance (DA) as applicable from time to time.
• Plus House Rent Allowance (HRA), Children's Education Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other allowances as per Institute rules.
• Suitable pay protection may be offered to deserving candidates from Government or Autonomous Institutes, based on last pay drawn.

Application Fee

• No application fee for this post.

Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection process. Selection will be done through:

1. Shortlisting: Based on qualifications, experience, and application documents.
2. Written Test / Skill Test (if applicable, as decided by the Institute).
3. Personal Interview: Final selection based on performance in the interview.

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed. The Institute does not respond to individual application status enquiries.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIM Raipur recruitment portal at staff-recruitment.iimraipur.edu.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form.
3. Upload self-attested copies of: qualification certificates, experience certificates, date of birth proof, category certificate (if applicable), and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your current employer (in the prescribed format provided with the notification).
4. If applying from the private sector, also upload your Form 16 for the most recent financial year as proof of CTC.
5. Submit the application online before 6 May 2026.
6. Applications by post, email, or in person will not be accepted.

Permanent employees of Government, Semi-Government, PSU, or Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 April 2026
• Application Start: 16 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 6 May 2026
• Exam / Interview Date: To be announced

• Manage the complete procurement process for goods, services, and works in accordance with GFR-2017 and GeM guidelines
• Handle indents from user departments, verify budget availability with Finance, and initiate appropriate procurement
• Prepare tender documents — Notice Inviting Tender, Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, and purchase orders
• Monitor all GeM procurement including product search, bid creation, order placement, tracking, and invoice processing
• Manage contract drafting, execution, administration, and Annual Maintenance Contracts with milestone alerts
• Maintain vendor master data — empanelment, periodic evaluation and rating, and approved vendor list management
• Handle stores functions: material receipt, inspection coordination, stock ledger entries, and annual stock verification
• Prepare procurement status reports, savings reports, and contract monitoring reports for the CAO and Director