IICA Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Senior Research Associate, Chief Program Executive & Project Assistant Vacancies

Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

(Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India)

Plot No.6, 7 & 8, Sector-5, IMT Manesar, District-Gurugram, PIN-121 052 (Haryana)

Tele: 0124-264 0000; Fax: 0124-2291036

Dated: 30.10.2026

VACANCY CIRCULAR

1. ABOUT IICA

1.1 Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Manesar has been established as an autonomous institution and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The Institute serves as a Government think tank and provides comprehensive advice on corporate laws, policies, governance, regulation and emerging corporate challenges.

1.2 IICA provides knowledge and professional training through its five Schools and eleven Centres, covering specialized areas such as Independent Directors, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Business and Human Rights, MSMEs, valuation and financial reporting, insolvency, competition law, and governance.

1.3 The IICA Campus is spread across a sprawling 14 acres with state-of-the-art infrastructure including residential blocks, hostel facilities, recreational centre, library, and auditorium.

1.4 IICA invites applications from eligible candidates to fill the following positions on purely contractual basis initially for a period of one (01) year extendable based on satisfactory performance and requirements:

Sl. No. Name of Post Division Name of Project Monthly Consolidated Pay No. of Positions
1 Senior Research Associate Centre for Excellence in CSR & Corporate Citizenship IICA Rs. 75,000/- 01
2 Chief Program Executive Centre for Excellence in CSR & Corporate Citizenship WNS Project Rs. 1,00,000/- 01
3 Project Assistant Centre for Excellence in CSR & Corporate Citizenship WNS Project Rs. 40,000/- 01

2. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

2.1 Candidates desirous of applying are advised to satisfy themselves that they fulfill the educational qualifications and experience criteria prescribed.

2.2 Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official Google Form links below:

Sl. No. Name of Post Application Link
1 Senior Research Associate https://forms.gle/U4Dq4pBjxMPESbq66
2 Chief Program Executive https://forms.gle/DTeNaY2emL21SyrL6
3 Project Assistant https://forms.gle/sYQLc1oUgCzRESN36

Last Date of Application: 21.11.2026

2.3 Applications received after the prescribed last date/time will NOT be entertained under any circumstances.

2.4 Any dispute arising out of this recruitment process shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts in Haryana.

2.5 The period of engagement under the WNS Project shall initially be one year, extendable further up to the duration of the Project (co-terminus with the Project).

3. COMPENSATION

Selected candidates shall be paid a monthly consolidated pay as indicated. No other allowances like DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, LTC, or medical facilities are admissible.

4. LEAVES

Leave shall be granted as per policy of the Institute.

5. METHOD OF SELECTION

5.1 Applications will be screened based on minimum educational qualifications and experience. Shortlisted candidates will be called for presentation and/or interview at IICA Campus, Manesar or through video conferencing.

5.2 Decision of IICA in all matters relating to eligibility, screening, and selection will be final and binding.


ANNEXURE-I: Details of Vacancy and Eligibility Conditions

A. Senior Research Associate - IICA

Nomenclature of PositionSenior Research Associate
No. of Positions01 (One)
Monthly RemunerationRs. 75,000/-
Mode of RecruitmentPurely Contract
Max Age LimitUpto 63 years as on closing date (relaxable for exceptional candidates).
Educational Qualifications & Experience
  • Full-Time post-graduate degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, CSR, Sustainability, Needs assessments, SROI, Baseline surveys, Impact evaluation (Ph.D. preferred).
  • Minimum 3-5 years of general experience in CSR and Sustainability.
  • Proven skills in research, report writing, research proposals, and field studies connected to need and impact assessment.
  • Social Return on Investment (SROI) assessment experience is an added advantage.
Skill Set & Key Tasks
  • Literature reviews, developing baseline and impact assessment tools, data compilation, and drafting reports.
  • Organize research, conduct field surveys, collect data, maintain CSR data repository, and fulfill assigned duties.

ANNEXURE-II: Details of Vacancy and Eligibility Conditions

B. Chief Program Executive - WNS Project

Nomenclature of PositionChief Program Executive
No. of Positions01 (One)
Monthly RemunerationRs. 1,00,000/-
Mode of RecruitmentPurely Contract
Max Age LimitUpto 63 years as on closing date.
Educational Qualifications & Experience
  • Master’s degree in Management, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, or related field (Ph.D. or CSR certifications preferred).
  • Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in CSR, sustainability, ESG, or corporate citizenship.
  • In-depth knowledge of Indian CSR regulations (Companies Act 2013, Schedule VII, NBFC rules), SDGs, and global standards.
Essential Competencies
  • Report writing, presentations, stakeholder interaction, data analysis tools (Excel, SPSS, NVivo), project budgeting, MS Office, LMS, and willingness to travel.

ANNEXURE-III: Details of Vacancy and Eligibility Conditions

C. Project Assistant - WNS Project

Nomenclature of PositionProject Assistant
No. of Positions01 (One)
Monthly RemunerationRs. 40,000/-
Mode of RecruitmentPurely Contract
Max Age LimitUpto 63 years as on closing date.
Educational Qualifications & Experience
  • Articleship of CA/CS/ICWA or related disciplines with exposure to CSR/sustainability.
  • 1-3 years experience in research or data analysis (completed CA/CS/ICWA articleship counts as 1 year experience).
  • Experience in government file handling, eProcurement system, development sector tenders, Canva, MS Word, Excel, and LMS coordination.
Core Responsibilities
  • Project execution support, opportunity review for CSR tenders, administrative file handling, advance settlements, and field travel across India.

ANNEXURE-IV: INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES TO CANDIDATES

1. CITIZENSHIP

Applicant must be an Indian Citizen.

2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH

  • Matriculation (10th) certificate for Date of Birth proof.
  • Degree/Diploma Certificates with mark-sheets (mere marksheets without degree certificates will be rejected).
  • Experience certificates on official Letter Head duly stamped by competent authority.
  • Equivalence certificate (if applicable).

Note: Do NOT send original certificates with the application. Originals must be produced during presentation/interview.

3. OTHER IMPORTANT RULES

  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
  • Notice period for termination is 2 months or 2 months' consolidated pay.
  • Consultants cannot apply internally or externally for another position until 2 years from joining or contract validity, whichever is later, without terminating their present contract.
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