IIM Mumbai Junior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

About IIM Mumbai

The Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, located at Vihar Lake Road, Mumbai 400087. This notice is issued as Annexure - 1 dated 12 November 2026 for Jr. Project Associates who will contribute to research and consultancy project related activities under the RCBD Department.

Who Can Apply

The post is a full-time position. Essential qualification as printed: B. Tech / M. Tech / Dual Degree / Equivalent Degree in the field of Industrial & System Engineering, Mechanical, Production, Electrical & Electronics as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research or Scientific Computing. Candidates from institutes ranked in the NIRF top 20 are preferred.

Skills required

• Quantitative skills with proficiency in areas like Optimization, Data Analytics.
• Strong computational skills in Excel and presentation skills in Power point.
• Good communication and writing skills with proficiency in English, Hindi.
• Good report writing skills.

Desired criteria

• Knowledge in AI, Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL), and python will be advantageous.
• Post-Graduation in Management will be added advantage with meeting eligible criteria.
• Experience working on applied research projects / consultancy will be preferred. Minimum 1 year of experience will be preferred.

The notice does not print an age limit. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility details.

Pay and Tenure

The selected candidate would receive a monthly consolidated salary of up to INR 30,000/- – INR 50,000/- (commensurate with educational qualifications). The notice also gives the pay as Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- per month (consolidated), with the amount fixed based on qualifications and experience and the recommendation of the selection Committee.

The employment is purely temporary and initially valid for 89 days. It may be extended / renewed at the discretion of the competent authority based on the candidate's performance and the project's requirements, or co-termination of project.

How to Apply for IIM Mumbai Jr. Project Associate

1. Fill out the application form through the online link given in the notice: https://forms.gle/eFkBGJ53a1h36V4k9
2. Submit the application by 27.11.2026 at 17:30 hrs.

The notice names no documents to be attached. Candidates who applied earlier and meet the criteria can apply again.

Selection and Interview

Eligible candidates will be called for interview as per the recommendation of the screening Committee. Fulfilment of the minimum qualification is not a claim for an interview call. The institute reserves the right to reject any / all applications without assigning any reason and to call for interview the candidates meeting the project requirements. The interview date and mode are not specified in the notice.

Important Instructions

• The selected Project Associate will be bound by the NDA signed by IIM Mumbai with the industry for ensuring the confidentiality of information and data.
• No TA or DA will be paid to shortlisted candidates for attending the interview.
• No interim correspondence will be entertained.
• The employment may be extended / renewed, or end on co-termination of the project.

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