IIM Raipur Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur) is hiring one Editorial Assistant (Intern) for the Editorial Office of its academic journal, EEDR. If you have a Master's degree (MA) in English or an equivalent qualification, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 8 August 2026. This is a 6-month contractual internship with a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 40,000, and the maximum age limit is 40 years.

Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur) Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

IIM Raipur has released notification No. IIMR/Rect./EEDR/2026 dated 25 July 2026 for one Editorial Assistant (Intern) post in the Editorial Office of its journal EEDR. As Editorial Assistant, you will coordinate manuscript submissions on the ScholarOne platform, communicate with the editorial board, reviewers and authors, and support the peer review process. You will also help maintain office records and contribute to the journal's outreach through call-for-papers announcements and website updates. This role is ideal for candidates interested in academic publishing and editorial work at a premier management institute.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree (MA) in English or an equivalent qualification from a recognized/reputed university, with a consistently good academic record.
• Desirable Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail, proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity with academic publishing platforms like ScholarOne.
• Experience: Prior experience in an editorial, publishing, or academic administrative role is an added advantage, though not mandatory.

Age Limit

• You should be up to 40 years old to apply for this post.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 40,000 for the 6-month internship period.
• This is a fixed stipend and no separate allowances are mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

IIM Raipur has not specified a written test for this post. The selection is based on:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their qualifications and academic record.
2. Further Scrutiny: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through the email ID provided in their application for further review.

The selection process is entirely at the discretion of IIM Raipur, and the institute reserves the right to shortlist, reject, or modify the selection process at any stage without assigning any reason.

How to Apply

1. Go to the online application portal at staff-recruitment.iimraipur.edu.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form for the Editorial Assistant (Intern) post.
3. Upload your educational certificates and other documents.
4. Submit your application before the last date.

Only online applications will be considered. Applications received after the due date will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 25 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 8 August 2026

• Coordinate manuscript submissions and manage the ScholarOne editorial platform
• Communicate with editorial board members, reviewers, and authors
• Track and support the peer review process for submitted manuscripts
• Follow up with editors on review timelines and status updates
• Maintain editorial office records and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Assist with call-for-papers announcements and journal promotion activities
• Support the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor with administrative tasks