IIM Trichy Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 8 Editorial Assistant, IT Support Engineer and More Posts

Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy) is recruiting for 8 non-teaching positions on a contract basis, with one vacancy for each post. The posts are at its main campus in Tiruchirappalli and its Chennai Campus. Pay ranges from a consolidated Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 90,000 a month depending on the post, and the Corporate Relations Officer also gets performance-linked variable pay. Each post has its own qualification and experience requirement. Applications are accepted only through the Institute's online portal, from 23 October 2026 (11.00 am) to 12 November 2026 (5.00 pm).

IIM Trichy Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About IIM Trichy

Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It has a main campus at Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu and a Chennai Campus. This advertisement fills non-teaching roles in its Executive Education and Consulting (EEC) work, estate management, IT network and security, its journal, its Hindi cell and the operations of the Chennai Campus.

Vacancy Details

The notice lists 8 vacancies, one for each post, and these add up to the total of 8.

The notice places the Corporate Relations Officer at the Chennai Campus, with travel to IIM Tiruchirappalli and other locations as needed for official work. The posts listed for Tiruchirappalli are at the Main Campus.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be citizens of India. Age, qualification and experience are checked as on the closing date of the application, 12 November 2026. The notice gives only an upper age limit for each post, and says the Institute reserves the right to relax the upper age limit for deserving candidates. Only qualifications from recognised Boards, Universities or Institutes, and relevant post-qualification experience, will be counted. The Institute or the Selection Committee decides whether experience is relevant.

Corporate Relations Officer

• Experience: at least five years of relevant experience in corporate business development, institutional sales, executive education, management training, corporate learning and development, or key account management.
• Must have shown the ability to engage with senior corporate executives and convert business opportunities into revenue-generating assignments.
• Must have excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Desirable: experience in securing executive education, management development, leadership development or customised corporate training programmes.
• Desirable: existing professional relationships with corporates in India and other major business centres.
• Desirable: experience working with business schools, management institutes, consulting firms, corporate academies or training organisations.
• Desirable: a demonstrated track record of achieving business development and revenue targets.

Manager – Executive Education and Consulting

• Experience: relevant experience in executive education, programme management, training administration, event/programme operations or institutional administration.
• Desirable: experience in a reputed academic institution, executive education centre, training organization or similar environment.
• Essential competencies: strong programme/project-management capability; excellent planning and organisational skills; experience in managing conferences, training programmes, executive education or comparable institutional events; ability to handle multiple programmes at the same time; strong service orientation and attention to detail; ability to coordinate across multiple administrative departments; vendor-management and negotiation skills; working knowledge of budgeting and financial administration; strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and digital collaboration tools; ability to work under pressure and handle programmes outside regular working hours when required.

Estate Officer

• Professional experience: at least 15 years of post-qualification experience in construction, estate management, civil engineering works, or maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. This experience must be in Government departments, reputed educational institutions, universities, colleges, public sector undertakings, or commercial organizations of comparable nature and complexity. At least 5 of these years should be in a position carrying Pay Level 10 or above under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), or an equivalent pay scale in other organizations.
• Desirable: experience in estate management, facilities management, campus administration, infrastructure maintenance or related fields in reputed educational institutions, Government organisations, PSUs, private organisations, or other establishments of comparable nature and complexity. Experience in IIMs, IITs, NITs, Central Universities, IIITs, CFTIs or other institutions of national or international repute is an added advantage.
• Desirable: working knowledge of digital processes and systems for estate and facilities management, including inventory management systems, ticketing systems, IT, computer applications and relevant software tools. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email and digital communication platforms is expected. Familiarity with CMMS, CAD, project monitoring and scheduling software, facility and estate management applications, computerised asset registers, maintenance tracking systems, report preparation, data analysis and digital record management is an added advantage.

Assistant Manager – Executive Education and Consulting

• Experience: relevant experience in programme administration, executive education, training coordination, event management or institutional administration.
• Desirable: experience in an academic institution or professional training environment.
• Essential competencies: strong organizational and coordination skills; high attention to detail; good written and verbal communication; ability to work on multiple programmes at the same time; strong service orientation; ability to coordinate with faculty, participants, vendors and Institute departments; proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with online meeting platforms, digital forms and collaboration tools; ability and willingness to support programmes outside normal office hours when required.

Assistant Manager – Programme and Campus Operations (Chennai Campus)

• Experience: at least 7 years of post-qualification experience in independently managing administrative, financial and support systems in any business school of repute, Government Organizations, PSUs, Centrally Funded Educational Institutions, or large and reputable organizations.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Desirable: experience at an IIM/IIT or any other reputed educational institute will be preferred.
• Skill requirements: strong command of computer operations, with proficiency in MS Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint; basic knowledge of Gen AI tools and their use in everyday office work; good verbal and written communication; ability to supervise, assign and review the work of a small team; comfortable working with numbers, data, MIS and periodic reports; strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities; able to multitask.

IT Support Engineer – Network & Security

• Route 1: B.Tech/ B.E in Electronics/ECE/CSE/IT or MCA on a regular basis, with 6 years' post-qualification experience at the L3 level.
• Route 2: a three-year polytechnic Diploma in Electronics/ECE/CSE/IT, BSc Computer Science or BCA, with 8 years' post-qualification experience, of which at least five years must be at L3 level.
• Certifications: CCNP / BCNE / Fortinet NSE Level 3 or higher (Mandatory) and RHCE/MCSE (Preferred).
• The certification is not essential for candidates with 3+ years of L3 Level hands-on experience in the network and security domain directly with OEMs of major network and security products (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Paloalto, Check Point, Extreme Networks, Ruckus and HP-Aruba), or with Network and Security MNCs (Multi-National System Integrators) such as Dimension Data, IBM, AT & T, Verizon, Wipro and HCL, or with national-level academic institutes such as IITs/IIMs/NITs/Central universities. Private universities or institutes with a NIRF ranking below 20 will also be considered. The candidate must have been a direct (regular/contract) employee of these companies or institutes.
• Sales, marketing and techno-commercial experience will not be considered. Only experience in mid-sized or large (Enterprise level) organisations will be considered.

Editorial Assistant

• Desirable: three years' post-qualification experience in copy editing or related fields.
• Required skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to keep to timelines; proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint; basic understanding of AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini; ability to proofread lengthy documents; attention to detail.

Hindi Supervisor

The notice gives three alternative educational qualifications:

• Master's degree from a recognised University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level (50% marks); or
• Master's degree from a recognised University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level (50% marks); or
• Bachelor's Degree of a recognised University (50% marks) with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects, plus a recognised Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, or two years' post-qualification experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central / State Government Offices, including Government of India Undertakings.

Experience: two years' post-qualification experience of using/applying terminology (terminological work) in Hindi and translation work from English to Hindi or vice versa, preferably of technical or scientific literature, under Central / State Governments, an Autonomous Body, Statutory Organisations, PSUs, Universities or recognised research or educational institutions or organisations. Or two years' post-qualification experience of teaching in Hindi and English, or research in Hindi or English, under the same types of bodies.

• Desirable: a recognised Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, or three years' experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in any organisation.
• Desirable: knowledge of Sanskrit or a modern Indian language.
• Desirable: administrative experience in organising Hindi classes or workshops for note-taking and drafting.
• Desirable: knowledge of Computer Applications.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, see the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

For every post except the Corporate Relations Officer, the salary is fixed within the range based on experience and qualification, and the final figure depends on the Selection Committee's recommendation. For the Corporate Relations Officer, the Selection Committee recommends the final monthly pay. Performance is assessed every quarter, but the variable pay is calculated monthly, subject to quarterly KPI verification and approval. The variable pay is performance-linked and not guaranteed. The Institute will share the detailed KPI and Performance Metrics framework at joining. This covers the quarterly KPI scorecard, target-setting, incentive calculation, verification and approval, and the conditions for incentive payment. The Corporate Relations Officer's approved official travel and other eligible expenses are reimbursed under the Institute's applicable rules.

The Estate Officer must live on campus and will be given campus accommodation. The applicable licence fee and charges for water, electricity and other utilities, if any, are payable as the Institute prescribes.

All posts are fixed-term contracts, which may be extended based on institutional requirements and satisfactory performance. The positions are purely contractual and for a limited period, and no claim can ever be made for regularising them. The notice does not specify the length of the contract.

IIM Trichy Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Corporate Relations Officer

This post is based in Chennai, with travel to IIM Tiruchirappalli and other locations as needed. The officer builds corporate relationships, identifies the training and executive learning needs of organisations, generates business and secures Executive Education programmes for IIM Tiruchirappalli. The officer acts as a key link with corporates, public sector undertakings, multinational companies, large domestic organisations and other institutions for customised and open-enrolment Executive Education Programmes. The officer reports to the designated authority responsible for Executive Education and corporate engagement.

• Corporate Relationship Development: identify and build relationships with senior executives, HR heads, L&D heads, business leaders and other decision-makers in Corporates/Government Organizations/MNCs; develop a network of corporate clients; build long-term relationships to generate recurring business.
• Business Development and Programme Acquisition: identify corporate training needs for MDPs, Leadership Development, Long and Short Duration, Blended Learning and Faculty Development Programmes, Customised Corporate Training Programmes and Consultancy Projects; turn qualified leads into confirmed programmes; understand client requirements, participant profiles, delivery preferences and budgets; work with departments and faculty on proposals.
• Revenue Generation: achieve quarterly targets for confirmed programmes and revenue, as approved by the Institute; build a sustainable pipeline and repeat engagements; support negotiations, proposal submission, commercial discussions and closure.
• Programme Coordination: coordinate with the Dean (CR & FA), the Chairperson - Executive Education, faculty and administrative departments for handover and delivery; keep in touch with clients from first enquiry to confirmation and beyond; monitor client feedback.
• Market Intelligence and Reporting: track corporate learning requirements, industry trends and competing offerings; keep a structured database of clients, leads, proposals, follow-ups and conversions; submit monthly progress reports and quarterly performance reports.
• Performance is assessed quarterly on revenue from confirmed programmes, the number and value of new programmes, lead conversion, new accounts and repeat business, pipeline quality and timely follow-up, and client satisfaction, coordination and quality of reporting.

Manager – Executive Education and Consulting

The Manager–EEC is responsible for the end-to-end operational planning, coordination and delivery of Executive Education and Consulting programmes once an assignment is confirmed. The role focuses on programme operations, logistics, administration, financial coordination, service quality and team management.

• Programme Planning: take operational charge of programmes after handover from the CRO/Chairperson, EEC; work with the Corporate Relations Officer; prepare implementation plans covering schedules, faculty, classrooms and venues, accommodation, food and hospitality, transport, IT/audio-visual needs, materials and staffing; develop checklists, timelines and responsibility matrices.
• Faculty and Academic Coordination: design proposals with faculty members; coordinate with the Chairperson, EEC, Programme Director(s) and faculty; ensure session schedules, teaching materials and participant information are ready on time; handle honorarium-related documentation.
• Client-Side Programme Coordination: act as the principal operational contact for the client; obtain participant lists, nominations and travel details; communicate schedules and joining instructions; resolve execution issues.
• Programme Logistics and Hospitality: arrange classrooms, accommodation, catering, transport, reception, signage, IT support and materials; coordinate with Institute departments and external vendors; personally oversee critical programmes.
• Programme Administration: complete registration, attendance, schedules, certificates, kits, feedback, faculty documentation, client correspondence and closure documentation; maintain records and digital archives.
• Financial and Commercial Administration: prepare budgets and cost estimates; monitor expenditure; coordinate invoices; track receivables; settle vendor bills and faculty payments; prepare closure statements.
• Quality Assurance: set up Standard Operating Procedures and checklists; monitor delivery against service standards; review feedback; correct recurring issues.
• Team Management: allocate work to the Assistant Manager and support staff; monitor tasks; train programme-support personnel; ensure enough staff, including outside normal working hours.
• Management Information and Reporting: keep a consolidated calendar of EEC programmes and programme-wise records; prepare periodic reports for the Chairperson, EEC.

Estate Officer

• Day-to-day management of project site-related activities of the campus.
• Entire estate maintenance and maintenance planning (proactive/preventive/reactive), covering civil, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, gardening and manpower deployment. This includes the buildings, the green environment and horticulture, all civil, electrical, HVAC, fire safety, water supply and mechanical equipment and its inventory, and all furniture.
• Supervise implementation of all annual maintenance contracts.
• Coordinate with CPWD and other government departments as the institute requires.
• Plan and design facilities as the institute requires.
• Provide the scope of work and technical specifications for tender documents relating to the estate office.
• Water and power management to conserve water and electricity.
• Liaise with local statutory bodies.
• Carry out estate maintenance, road safety and fire safety audits of the campus from time to time.
• Submit proposals for construction works, obtain approval of the competent authority and execute the works.
• Ensure receipt, checking and submission of proposals for payment of electricity bills, water bills and similar bills.
• Comprehensive management, maintenance, development and upkeep of academic and administrative buildings, the LRC, hostels, employee accommodation, guest houses, utility infrastructure, roads, pathways, indoor and outdoor gaming facilities, playgrounds, WTP, STPs and landscaped areas.
• Coordinate with the Administration, Engineering and Maintenance teams, CPWD/PWD, consultants, contractors and service providers to ensure timely maintenance, quality control, contract compliance and uninterrupted campus operations.

Assistant Manager – Executive Education and Consulting

The Assistant Manager–EEC provides hands-on programme coordination, execution, administrative and logistical support for Executive Education and Consulting activities. The post works under the Manager–EEC and makes sure programme activities are completed on time before, during and after each programme. Overall functional supervision is by the Chairperson – Executive Education and Consulting and the Dean – Corporate Relations and Faculty Affairs. The post reports to the Manager – Executive Education and Consulting and supervises or coordinates the programme and administrative support staff assigned to EEC.

• Pre-Programme Coordination: maintain files, schedules and checklists; keep participant databases; circulate joining instructions; coordinate classrooms, accommodation, food and transport; prepare kits, name badges and materials; assist with certificates.
• Programme-Day Execution: manage registration and reception; ready classrooms and AV/IT support; coordinate refreshments, meals, transport and accommodation; maintain attendance; support faculty and Programme Directors; escalate significant issues to the Manager–EEC.
• Post-Programme Activities: collect feedback and prepare summary reports; distribute certificates; maintain records; compile expenditure documents and vendor bills; support financial closure; update databases.
• Administrative Support: prepare correspondence, notes and approvals; follow up with departments; keep records of purchase requirements, work orders and vendor services; maintain calendars and EEC records.
• Support to Business Development: may give administrative support to the CRO by maintaining client databases, preparing presentations and brochures, sending approved communications and compiling information for proposals/RFPs.
• Performance may be assessed on timely preparation, accuracy of records and documentation, quality of communication, adherence to checklists, timely processing of bills, collection of feedback and responsiveness during programmes.

Assistant Manager – Programme and Campus Operations (Chennai Campus)

This post is placed at the Chennai Campus of IIM Tiruchirappalli. It supports the Academic Office and General Administration in the academic, administrative and operational management of the campus.

• Programme Coordination and Team Supervision: ensure academic activities follow the Programme Policy Document and other academic policies; keep academic records, schedules and checklists; supervise office staff and report on their performance to the Manager; coordinate classes and examinations under the guidance of the Administrative Officer (Academics) and the Chairperson, PGPBM; escalate unresolved matters to activity heads at the Institute Headquarters.
• PGPBM Admissions Outreach: plan and review admissions outreach and academic administration at the Chennai Campus; handle enquiries from prospective candidates and families; prepare outreach outcome reports.
• Corporate and Government Liaison Support: coordinate meetings with corporates, industry bodies and government agencies in Chennai; keep a record of contacts; represent the Institute when delegated.
• Campus Administration, Infrastructure and Facilities: oversee day-to-day functioning of the campus; coordinate outsourced manpower and raise procurement requests; ensure compliance with policies and statutory requirements.
• Reporting and Documentation: maintain records of academics, administration, expenditure, contracts, facilities and maintenance; prepare periodic reports.

Working hours at the Chennai Campus are 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM from Monday to Friday. Campus hours on Saturday and Sunday are 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, covered in morning or afternoon shifts. The candidate must work on Saturday and/or Sunday, in either the morning or the afternoon shift, and gets a rotational weekly off under the Institute's rules. These hours are subject to change based on academic and institutional requirements.

IT Support Engineer – Network & Security

The candidate should have hands-on expertise in configuring the core network (L3 Switches on HA), security components (UTM/Firewall, LLB), virtualised servers with SAN/NAS storage, HyperV, cloud administration, Wifi Controllers on HA, DVMS server and IPPBX.

• Configure and troubleshoot chassis-based core L3 managed switches and distribution switches independently, with in-depth switching knowledge and familiarity with SNMP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, MBGP, VRF and MVRP. Experience in Brocade core switches is preferred.
• Configure and troubleshoot high-end UTM/Firewall (preferably Fortinet 600 series or higher/equivalent), including HA (Active-Active) with failover, ISP failover, URL/content filtering, VPN, NAT Policy-based forwarding, custom URL categorisation, IPS/IDS and SD-WAN. Experience in independently managing a NOC gets preference.
• Independently configure and troubleshoot the WLAN controller (preferably Ruckus / Fortinet).
• Configure IPPBX (VOIP), DVMS Server, Cache appliance and IPAM Appliance. Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing using open source tools gets preference.
• Handle virtualized servers (preferably Hyper-V), SAN/NAS storage, and the Domain controller/ADS, web server, file server, Cache box and IPAM (DHCP and DNS).
• Configure High Availability (active-active mode) on all core equipment in the DC and DR.
• Guarantee 99.9% uptime of the ICT infrastructure independently.
• Be willing to work in shifts, including Saturday/Sunday (6 days a week).
• Preferred skills: AV Over IP, audio-visual processors and AV switchers; developing web-based automation packages using .NET/Java/PHP and MSSQL Server/MySQL; hosting and configuring applications on cloud and managing cPanels of hosting servers.

Editorial Assistant

• Preliminary screening of papers submitted to the Journal.
• Following up with reviewers to make sure reviews are submitted on time.
• Answering questions from authors on submitted manuscripts.
• Proofreading pre-print versions of papers.
• Preparing content for posting on social media.
• Following up with the Journal publishers on matters relating to the Journal.
• Helping the Editor with routine operational tasks for the Journal.

Hindi Supervisor

• Translate letters, orders, training material, forms, circulars, manuals, articles, annual reports and other documents from English to Hindi and vice versa for the sections of IIMT.
• Maintain files and records for translation of official documents; prepare drafts, notes and write-ups (digitally and manually) for maps, atlases and other Hindi publications.
• Vet all translated materials in the Hindi cell, and open and record its files.
• Organise Hindi classes for employees, give Hindi assistance to all sections, train staff in using Hindi, and conduct Hindi workshops and training programmes.
• Monitor and implement the Official Language, and translate the IIMT website into Hindi and keep it updated.
• Assist the Chief Administrative Officer with correspondence with the Ministry and other central government organisations, and with Hindi Day / Hindi Week / Hindi Fortnight.
• Acquaint officers and staff with the Official Language Act, Rules and orders, and ensure compliance with the Official Language Act and the 'Hindi Teaching Scheme and Official Language Policy' in the IIMT.
• Prepare action plans under the annual programme for implementing the Official Language and achieve its targets.
• Organise quarterly Hindi meetings (notice, agenda, minutes and follow-up), and conduct editorial board meetings for the Hindi magazine.
• Prepare quarterly and annual Hindi implementation reports and upload them on the Department of Official Language portal. Prepare six-monthly reports for the Town Official Language Implementation Committee, Tiruchirappalli, and attend its six-monthly meetings and programmes.
• Conduct Hindi inspections by the Regional Implementation Office and by the Committee of Parliament on Official Language, and prepare the inspection questionnaires.
• Prepare and update the roster of Hindi knowledge of all employees, and carry out internal inspections of all sections on Hindi implementation.

The person selected for any of the posts will also carry out other responsibilities the Institute assigns from time to time.

How to Apply for IIM Trichy Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted only through the Institute's online recruitment portal (www.iimtrichy.ac.in/en/careers-non-teaching), and applications sent any other way will not be considered. The portal opens at 11.00 am on 23 October 2026.

1. Read the notification and the 'Instructions to the Candidates', and confirm you are eligible for the post.
2. Apply online through the portal at www.iimtrichy.ac.in/en/careers-non-teaching within the prescribed period.
3. Give an active e-mail address in the application. All communication, including shortlisting and selection details, is sent by e-mail only.
4. Upload complete and legible documents supporting your age, educational qualifications, experience and any category/reservation claim, along with your photograph and signature.
5. Submit the application by 5.00 pm on 12 November 2026. The Institute will not consider requests to extend the deadline and is not responsible for failures caused by last-minute technical issues.
6. Keep a printout or PDF of the final application. Do not send a hard copy to the Institute unless you are specifically asked for one.

Documents named in the notice

Upload the documents that apply to you. When called for verification during the selection process, bring the originals and one set of self-attested copies:

• SSLC/10th certificate or equivalent proof of date of birth
• HSC/Class XII certificate, where applicable
• UG/PG degree/Diploma certificates and relevant mark sheets
• Experience certificates and salary certificates, wherever required (experience certificates should clearly show designation, period of service and nature of duties)
• Recent passport-size colour photograph and signature
• Valid photo identity proof
• Any other document required to support the information in the application

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates have to go through a selection process that may include a written test/skill test and an interview. The Institute or the Selection Committee decides how candidates are shortlisted and the mode and stages of selection. Being eligible, or being called for a selection stage, does not give any right to appointment. Shortlisting and selection details are sent by e-mail, so check the recruitment portal and your registered e-mail regularly. If you cannot produce the required originals at document verification or selection, your candidature may be cancelled.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• All information in the application must be correct and is treated as final. Incomplete applications, false claims, hiding material information, or fabricated or tampered documents may lead to rejection or disqualification at any stage.
• Candidature may be cancelled at any stage for ineligibility, false or misleading information, suppression of material facts, impersonation, fabricated or tampered documents, getting support through improper means, canvassing, or other misconduct. This may lead to debarment and, where applicable, termination of service and legal action.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
• Appointment is subject to verification of qualifications, experience, conduct, certificates and medical fitness. A material discrepancy found later may result in termination and/or other action.
• The selected candidate must submit a relieving letter from the previous employer at the time of joining.
• The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject applications, shortlist candidates, change or cancel any stage of the recruitment, and fill or not fill any or all vacancies. Its decision is final and binding.
• Any amendment or corrigendum will be published only on the Institute website.
• Any dispute about the recruitment falls under the jurisdiction of the courts at Tiruchirappalli or the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.

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