The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata is engaging one Research Associate on a contract of 03 years, posted in Mumbai, at a consolidated pay of Rs. 45,000 per month in Year 1, Rs. 50,000 in Year 2 and Rs. 55,000 in Year 3. A Master's Degree in Economics/Statistics/ Shipping/Business Administration/International Business/Trade/ Law is essential, and applications are accepted online until 1 December 2026.
IIFT Research Associate at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata |
| Post Name | Research Associate |
| Subject Area of Engagement | International Trade & Economics, International Shipping, Maritime Law & Policies, Sectoral Trade Agreements, International Relations |
| Vacancies | 01 (One) |
| Tenure | 03 Years (subject to annual review and extension of agreement) |
| Pay | Consolidated: Year 1 Rs. 45,000/- P.M, Year 2 Rs. 50,000/- P.M, Year 3 Rs. 55,000/- P.M |
| Age Limit | 40 Years |
| Job Location | Mumbai |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 1/12/2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About IIFT
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata issued this notice from its Kolkata Campus, signed by Shri Vinay Goel, Assistant Registrar. The Research Associate is posted in Mumbai, and Mumbai is also named as the examination centre.
Who Can Apply
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | Master's Degree in Economics/Statistics/ Shipping/Business Administration/International Business/Trade/ Law | 1 Year & Above experience in relevant field or Master Degree in Foreign Trade related field, Supply chain and logistics, Maritime Law |
- Other necessary skills: software skills in Microsoft Office applications and understanding of other data analytics tools.
- Age limit: 40 Years. The notice prints no age relaxation and no date for counting age.
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
Pay and Tenure
The post is contractual, and the scale of pay is shown as consolidated. Pay rises each year of the engagement, as in the table below.
| Year | Pay |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Rs. 45,000/- P.M |
| Year 2 | Rs. 50,000/- P.M |
| Year 3 | Rs. 55,000/- P.M |
The period of engagement is 03 Years, subject to annual review and extension of agreement. Selected candidates shall be required to join the duty immediately.
IIFT Research Associate Job Description
- To assist senior officers in collecting, compiling, tabulating, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data.
- Managing and using designed programmes & other software to prepare tables, charts and graphs, which are used for writing various statistical reports.
- Writing various statistical reports.
- Conduct various research studies as required from time to time.
- Supervision of "updation of data into designed programmes/computer systems" & codification of data/ records.
- Logical checking and verification/ updating of data/ records.
- Supervision of safekeeping of data/ records.
- Periodical reviewing of old data /records.
- General Administrative work of the section.
- Any other work assigned by the senior officers from time to time.
How to Apply for IIFT Research Associate
- Check that you hold the essential qualification and meet the age limit of 40 Years.
- Open the online form linked in the notice, titled "Recruitment in 'Research Officer & Research Associate ' post for DGS MUMBAI Location – Fill out form".
- Submit the application through that link by 1/12/2026.
Only applications received via this link will be considered. The notice does not list any documents to attach.
Selection and Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are informed by e-mail to appear for the test/ interview before the selection committee of IIFT. If there are many applicants, IIFT reserves the right to short-list the applications in any manner it considers appropriate, and no reason for rejection is communicated. The notice names Mumbai as the examination centre. It does not give the test or interview date, the syllabus or the marking.
Important Instructions
- IIFT reserves the right to increase or decrease the vacancy at any point of time during the selection process or thereafter.
- IIFT also reserves the right to fill or not to fill the post advertised.
- No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding postal delays, conduct and result of the test/interview, or the reason for not being called for interview.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form (online) | Online form for the Research Associate post, last date 1/12/2026 |
| Official Notification PDF | IIFT Research Associate notice |
| IIFT Official Website | Official website of the institute |
