IIM Lucknow Research Assistant and Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 10 Posts
Updated: 2026-11-10 | Latest Jobs | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow)
The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has invited applications for research staff positions on a short-term project titled Impact Assessment of the One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme, Uttar Pradesh. Four positions of Research Assistant and six positions of Field Investigator are to be filled through a walk-in interview.
The positions are based in Lucknow and the work involves mixed-methods research, including secondary and primary research, conducting extensive interviews, data analysis and report writing. The tenure is 45 days on contract, with a possibility of extension by another 15 days, and the appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Candidates should attend the walk-in interview at the institute with a cover letter stating the role applied for, a detailed CV with contact details and one referee, and supporting documents. Research Assistants need a postgraduate degree or MBA with at least 60 percent marks in the specified disciplines, while Field Investigators need a graduate degree with at least 60 percent marks.
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Research Assistant and Field Investigator |
| Total Posts | 10 |
| Qualification | Research Assistant: Postgraduate / MBA in regular mode with minimum 60% marks in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Management, Sociology, Public Health or allied fields. Field Investigator: Graduate in regular mode with minimum 60% marks in the same or related disciplines. |
| State | All India |
| Category | Latest Jobs |
| Walk-in Interview Date and Time | 14 November 2026, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Interview Venue | Old Chintan Building, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Prabandh Nagar, Off Sitapur Road, Lucknow – 226013 |
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Eligibility
- Research Assistant: Postgraduate / MBA in regular mode with a minimum of 60% marks in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Management, Sociology, Public Health or allied fields.
- Field Investigator: Graduate in regular mode with a minimum of 60% marks in the above or related disciplines.
- Preferable: demonstrated skills in field studies and analysis, familiarity with government dashboards and MSME data sources, proficiency in Excel and qualitative coding, basic statistical analysis skills, fluency in Hindi and English, and strong report-writing ability.
- Candidates must bring a cover letter (maximum 1 page) stating the role applied for (RA/FI) and a detailed CV mentioning one referee.
Selection Process
- Selection is through a walk-in interview at IIM Lucknow on the scheduled date. Interested candidates attend the interview with their cover letter, CV and documents; the advertisement does not prescribe a written test or any other selection stage.
Salary / Pay Scale
Research Assistant: Rs. 40,000 per month plus HRA as per institute norms. Field Investigator: Rs. 30,000 per month. Field travel for project work is reimbursed as per institute rules; no other allowances are admissible and no accommodation is provided.
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