IICA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Project Assistant, Chief Program Executive and Senior Research Associate Posts

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) has released the IICA Recruitment 2026 notification for three contractual vacancies. The recruitment includes Senior Research Associate, Chief Program Executive and Project Assistant posts under the Centre for Excellence in CSR & Corporate Citizenship.

Eligible candidates with relevant postgraduate qualifications, professional qualifications and work experience can submit their applications online. The selected candidates will receive a monthly consolidated salary ranging from ₹40,000 to ₹1,00,000, depending on the position.

The last date to apply for IICA Recruitment 2026 is 21 November 2026. Candidates should check the post-wise eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.

IICA Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Candidates interested in IICA Recruitment 2026 should take note of the following dates:

The institute will communicate the presentation and interview schedule separately to shortlisted candidates.

Application Fee

The official notification does not specify an application fee for IICA Recruitment 2026.

Vacancy Details

IICA has announced three vacancies, with one position available under each post.

All three positions are offered on a contractual basis.

Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfil the educational qualification and experience requirements specified for their preferred position.

Senior Research Associate – 1 Post

• Full-time postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, CSR and Sustainability, or a related field.
• Candidates with qualifications related to needs assessment, Social Return on Investment (SROI), baseline surveys and impact evaluation may also be considered.
• A PhD in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of general experience in CSR and Sustainability.
• Applicants should have research, data collection, analysis and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office and data analysis tools is required.

Chief Program Executive – 1 Post

• Master's degree in Management, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies or a related field from a recognised university.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant professional experience in CSR, Sustainability, ESG or Corporate Citizenship.
• Experience in programme design, programme delivery or advisory services is preferred.
• Knowledge of Indian CSR regulations, the Companies Act, 2013, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and impact measurement tools is required.
• A PhD or certification in CSR/Sustainability will be an advantage.

Project Assistant – 1 Post

• Articleship in CA, CS, ICWA or related disciplines.
• Exposure to CSR, Sustainability or related fields.
• Experience of 1–3 years in internships, research assistantships, articleship or similar roles involving research or data analysis is preferred.
• Successful completion of CA/CS/ICWA articleship will be considered equivalent to one year of experience.
• Candidates should have knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Canva, data analysis software and presentation preparation is desirable.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required.

Additional Requirement: Candidates applying for the Project Assistant position must be willing to travel to field locations across India for data collection and meetings.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for all three positions is 63 years as on the closing date of the advertisement.

The age condition may be relaxed in the case of exceptional candidates, as per the notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly consolidated remuneration according to their respective positions.

The engagement will initially be for one year and may be extended depending on performance and institutional or project requirements.

The advertised remuneration is consolidated. Additional benefits such as DA, HRA, transport allowance, LTC and medical facilities will not be admissible.

Selection Process

The selection process for IICA Recruitment 2026 will involve the following stages:

1. Application Screening: Applications received before the deadline will be examined based on the prescribed educational qualifications and experience.
2. Shortlisting: The institute will shortlist eligible candidates using its selection criteria.
3. Presentation and/or Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to make a presentation and/or attend an interview before the selection committee.
4. Final Selection: The final decision will be made by the duly constituted selection committee.

The presentation and interview may take place at the IICA Campus, Manesar, or through video conferencing. The schedule will be communicated separately to shortlisted applicants.

How to Apply for IICA Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online using the separate application links provided for each position.

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the official website of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs at https://iica.nic.in.
2. Open the recruitment or vacancy notification section.
3. Find the vacancy circular dated 30 October 2026.
4. Read the complete notification and check the eligibility requirements for your preferred post.
5. Open the relevant online application form using the post-wise link.
6. Enter the required personal, educational and professional details.
7. Attach the necessary self-attested certificates and supporting documents.
8. Review the information entered in the application form.
9. Submit the application before 21 November 2026.
10. Keep a copy of the submitted application and relevant documents for future reference.

Note: Separate application forms are provided for Senior Research Associate, Chief Program Executive and Project Assistant.

Documents Required

Candidates should prepare self-attested copies of the following documents while submitting their applications:

1. Matriculation or equivalent certificate as proof of date of birth.
2. Degree or diploma certificates.
3. Educational mark sheets.
4. Professional qualification certificates, wherever applicable.
5. Experience certificates issued by the concerned organisation.
6. Certificates supporting the duration and nature of professional experience.
7. Equivalence certificate, if claiming an equivalent qualification.

Experience certificates should clearly mention the employment duration and nature of duties performed. They should be issued on the organisation's letterhead and duly stamped by the competent authority.

Important: Candidates must not send original certificates with their applications. Original documents should be produced at the time of presentation and/or interview.

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