IIM Mumbai Academic Associate Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 15 contractual Academic Associate vacancies across seven academic areas. Indian Institute of Management Mumbai issued Advertisement Admn/Rectt/2026/36 dated 22 September 2026, followed by an official notice dated 24 September 2026 confirming the category-wise distribution of all 15 posts. Online applications close on 13 October 2026.
Post: Academic Associate
Total vacancies: 15
Nature: Contractual
Qualification: Master’s / MBA / 2-year PG Diploma
Last date: 13 October 2026
IIM Mumbai Academic Associate Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Institute | Indian Institute of Management Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | Admn/Rectt/2026/36 |
| Advertisement Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Post | Academic Associate |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Appointment | Contractual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 13 October 2026 |
Academic Area-Wise Vacancies
| Academic Area | Posts |
|---|---|
| Analytics & Decision Science | 2 |
| Operations & Supply Chain Management | 5 |
| Sustainability Management | 2 |
| OBHR Management | 1 |
| Marketing | 2 |
| Finance, Economics & Strategy | 2 |
| Public Policy | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
IIM Mumbai’s official notice dated 24 September 2026 confirms the reservation breakup as UR – 8, OBC-NCL – 3, SC – 2, ST – 1 and EWS – 1.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should hold a Master’s degree, MBA or two-year Post Graduate Diploma in the relevant or allied discipline from a recognised university/institution, with the prescribed academic record. The recruitment covers disciplines connected with analytics, operations and supply chain, sustainability, human resources and organisational behaviour, marketing, finance/economics/strategy and public policy.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The general upper age condition should be checked against the main advertisement for the candidate’s profile. The official 24 September notice confirms relaxation of 5 years for eligible SC/ST candidates and 3 years for eligible OBC-NCL candidates against reserved posts. PwBD relaxation is 10 years generally, 13 years for PwBD-OBC and 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST where the relevant vacancy is reserved.
OBC-NCL and EWS Certificate Rules
OBC-NCL applicants must possess an eligible certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026 and before document verification. EWS candidates must produce a valid Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2026-27, based on FY 2025-26 income, issued within the period specified in the official notice.
Nature of Appointment
The Academic Associate positions are advertised on a contractual basis. Candidates should review the main advertisement for the exact tenure, remuneration, duties and continuation conditions before applying.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official IIM Mumbai online application portal linked from the Institute’s Careers page. Candidates should choose the appropriate academic area, enter educational and experience information accurately, upload the prescribed supporting documents and submit the form before the closing date.
Important Dates
| Main Advertisement | 22 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Category-Wise Vacancy Notice | 24 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 13 October 2026 |
Official IIM Mumbai Links
IIM Mumbai Official Careers Page
Official 24 September Vacancy & Reservation Notice PDF
Why This Recruitment Is Worth Tracking
This is a newly updated recruitment from IIM Mumbai, with the category-wise vacancy breakup issued only on 24 September. The 15 positions are distributed across seven management and interdisciplinary academic areas, making the notification relevant to postgraduates from several specialisations rather than a single narrow discipline.
Important Instructions
Read Advertisement Admn/Rectt/2026/36 together with the 24 September notice before applying. Candidates claiming OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS or PwBD benefits should ensure their certificates satisfy the dates and formats prescribed by IIM Mumbai.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Academic Associate vacancies are available?
IIM Mumbai has advertised 15 vacancies.
Which academic area has the most posts?
Operations & Supply Chain Management has 5 posts.
What is the category-wise breakup?
UR 8, OBC-NCL 3, SC 2, ST 1 and EWS 1.
What is the last date?
Online applications close on 13 October 2026.
Are these permanent posts?
No. The Academic Associate positions are advertised on a contractual basis.
Applicants should verify the complete eligibility and remuneration terms in the official IIM Mumbai advertisement before submitting the online form.
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