IIMSFIE Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

IIMSFIE, the incubation foundation set up by IIM Shillong, is hiring 3 professionals across Manager (Incubation) and Assistant Manager (Admin & Accounts) roles at its Shillong office. If you have a postgraduate degree with 5+ years of experience (Manager) or a bachelor's degree (Assistant Manager), you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 24 August 2026. These are 3-year professional contract roles with salary ranging from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month.

IIM Shillong Foundation for Incubation and Entrepreneurship (IIMSFIE) Manager and Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

The IIM Shillong Foundation for Incubation and Entrepreneurship (IIMSFIE), a Section 8 company set up by the Indian Institute of Management Shillong, has invited applications for 1 Manager (Incubation) post and 2 Assistant Manager (Admin & Accounts) posts to support its mandate of building the startup ecosystem in India's Northeast region. Both roles are professional contract appointments for 3 years (with a 6-month probation period), based at the Foundation's office in Shillong. The Manager (Incubation) will drive grant proposals and startup scouting, while the Assistant Managers handle administrative and accounts support for the Foundation. These are renewable/extendable professional contract roles, not permanent government posts, so they suit candidates looking to build a career in India's growing incubation and startup-support ecosystem while working closely with a premier IIM.

What Will You Do?

Manager (Incubation):

You will assist the IIMSFIE leadership team in furthering the Foundation's mandate and enhancing its impact. This means designing and formulating meaningful proposals to attract grants and funds, scouting for promising startup ventures, and helping them scale up. You will also manage and lead routine administrative responsibilities as assigned by the leadership team.

Assistant Manager (Admin & Accounts):

You will provide the necessary managerial support to the Foundation and administer its assigned business routines. A key part of the role is maintaining smooth coordination between IIMSFIE and other units and offices of IIM Shillong, along with handling day-to-day accounts and administrative tasks.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

For Manager (Incubation) - Rs. 90,000-1,00,000/month:

• You need a postgraduate degree (full-time) in Business Administration, Technology, or a related discipline from a nationally recognized institution.
• You need a minimum of 5 years of overall professional experience in industry, related institutions, or the start-up ecosystem.
• Preferred: prior experience as a startup founder or with a Venture Capital/Angel Investment firm, and an understanding of the Northeastern region along with its regional vernacular languages.

For Assistant Manager (Admin & Accounts) - Rs. 30,000-50,000/month:

• You need a bachelor's degree in any discipline, with a proven understanding of routine administrative and accounting/reporting work.
• Preferred: experience handling accounts and administrative matters in a Section 8 Company or Not-for-Profit organization.

Age Limit

• For Manager (Incubation): you should be below 40 years old as on the last date of submission of your application.
• No age limit is specified for the Assistant Manager (Admin & Accounts) post.

Salary

• Manager (Incubation): Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month (all-inclusive), with an annual increment of up to 10% and performance-linked incentives.
• Assistant Manager (Admin & Accounts): Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month (all-inclusive), with an annual increment of up to 10% and performance-based incentives.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your updated CV along with signed copies of academic certificates and experience letters.
2. Write a cover letter clearly mentioning the position you are applying for.
3. Email all documents to incubation@iimshillong.ac.in.
4. Use the subject line "Application for the Post of 'Manager – Incubation'" or "'Assistant Manager (Admin & Accounts)'" as applicable.
5. Submit your application before the deadline.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 24 July 2026
• Application Deadline: 24 August 2026, 5:00 PM

Why Join IIMSFIE?

IIM Shillong, established in 2007, is one of the leading IIMs in India's Northeast region, known for its academic reputation and focus on management education. Through IIMSFIE, the Institute extends that reputation into the entrepreneurship and incubation space, working to build a stronger start-up ecosystem across the Northeast. Working here gives you a professional, respectful work environment that values individual initiative, along with the opportunity to work directly with the Institute's leadership and its wider network of alumni, faculty and industry partners. If you enjoy working at the intersection of policy, funding and grassroots entrepreneurship, this is a good place to build that experience while contributing to a region that is still under-served by mainstream startup infrastructure.

• Design and formulate funding proposals to attract grants and investment for the Foundation
• Scout and evaluate potential startup ventures for incubation support
• Lead day-to-day administrative operations and routine business processes of the Foundation
• Maintain accounts, financial records, and periodic reporting
• Coordinate with other IIM Shillong departments and offices for smooth Foundation operations
• Support engagement with national and international delegations and stakeholders
• Handle office correspondence, documentation and compliance tasks