IIM Ranchi Manager (Academics) Recruitment 2026

• Applicants must be Indian nationals.
• A postgraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university or institute with 55% marks or equivalent is required.
• At least 8 years of relevant supervisory experience in an academic institution is required, preferably in a Business School or CFTI.
• Applicants should have experience in academic administration and government-related matters, along with a flair for serving an academic institution.
• Only relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree counts; internships and traineeships are excluded. The institute may relax the experience requirement at its discretion.
• Candidates should have sound health and good moral character and must not be involved in or related to a criminal case or an offence or act involving moral turpitude.

• Visit the IIM Ranchi careers page and access the online application for Manager (Academics).
• Complete the prescribed form with an active email address and the relevant documents.
• Submit the application by 5:00 PM on 30 November 2026.
• Print the submitted application and bring it when called for interview or document verification.
• Do not send a hard copy to the institute.

Recruitment overview

IIM Ranchi has advertised one unreserved Manager (Academics) position under advertisement number IIMR/HR/Recruitment/2026/1030, dated 5 November 2026. The appointment is contractual. The vacancy count is tentative and may change at the time of selection.

The initial engagement is for two years. Depending on performance and the institute's requirements, it may be extended for up to two more years on a 1+1 year basis. The monthly consolidated pay is equivalent to Pay Level 10 gross, and Group Medical Insurance is provided under the institute's policy. A contract appointment does not confer a right to a future contractual or regular appointment.

Eligibility and work

Indian nationals with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent from a recognised institution, with 55% marks or equivalent, may apply if they meet the experience and other conditions. The post requires at least eight years of relevant supervisory experience in an academic institution, preferably a Business School or CFTI. Relevant experience must have been gained after the qualifying degree; internships and traineeships do not count. The institute may relax the experience requirement at its discretion.

The maximum age is 50 years on the last application date, with category relaxation under Government of India rules. The manager's work includes academic programme administration, admissions, coordination with visiting faculty, class and examination schedules, and preparation of grade sheets.

Application and selection

Apply online between 9 November and 5:00 PM on 30 November 2026 through the institute website. Use an active email address, submit the relevant documents and retain a printout of the completed form. Do not mail a hard copy to the institute; the printout is needed if called for interview or document verification.

Keep educational, experience, salary and applicable category documents ready. Claimed work experience requires salary certificates or payslips and proof of salary credit, as well as an experience certificate with the details specified in the notice. Applicants employed in government, public sector or autonomous institutions need a No Objection Certificate if called for interview.

Applications are scrutinised before shortlisting. The institute may use higher shortlisting criteria and may hold a written test and/or interview. Interview details are sent by email; no interview date has been specified, and no TA/DA is payable.