IIM Mumbai Recruitment 2026: Junior Project Associate Positions Under SRIC

The Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) has invited applications for the position of Junior Project Associate for consultancy assignment projects under the SRIC Department.

The selected candidates will contribute to research and consultancy-related activities and work on projects involving areas such as optimisation, data analytics, computational methods and applied research.

Position Details

• Organization: Indian Institute of Management Mumbai

• Department: SRIC

• Position: Junior Project Associate

• Number of Positions: 02

• Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary

• Initial Duration: 89 days

• Monthly Consolidated Salary: ₹30,000–₹50,000, depending on educational qualifications

• Advertisement Reference: SRIC / Consultancy

• Advertisement Date: 27 July 2026

• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

The appointment may be extended or renewed depending on the candidate’s performance and project requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should possess a B.Tech., M.Tech., Dual Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant areas such as:

• Industrial & Systems Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Production Engineering

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Statistics

• Operations Research

• Scientific Computing

Candidates from institutions ranked among the top 20 in NIRF will be preferred.

Skills Required

Applicants should preferably have:

• Strong quantitative skills

• Proficiency in Optimization and Data Analytics

• Strong computational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Good PowerPoint and presentation skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in English and Hindi

• Good report-writing skills

Desirable Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence

• Machine Learning

• Deep Learning

• Python

• Postgraduate qualification in Management, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements

• Previous experience in applied research or consultancy projects

• At least one year of relevant experience

Nature of Appointment

The position is purely temporary and initially valid for 89 days. Continuation or renewal will be based on performance, approval of the competent authority and project requirements.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications according to the instructions provided in the complete official recruitment notification.

The application deadline and direct application link are not visible in the provided advertisement page, so candidates should verify these details through the official IIM Mumbai careers section before applying.

Official Careers Page: IIM Mumbai Careers (IIM Mumbai)

Candidates with backgrounds in engineering, analytics, optimisation, AI/ML, statistics and applied research may find this opportunity particularly relevant.

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