IGIDR Admin and Support Staff Recruitment 2026

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai, has announced recruitment for nine Admin/Support Staff positions. Indian citizens who meet the requirements for a particular role can apply; the positions are outsourced and engagement will be temporary and contractual.

There are nine vacancies across administrative, academic-support, library, accounts, IT, helpdesk and placement roles at IGIDR, Mumbai. Applications opened in September 2026 and must be submitted online through the prescribed Google Form by 30 October 2026. Candidates may be shortlisted and then assessed through an interview, written test, skill test or another method decided by the Institute or manpower agency.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

IGIDR has announced one position in each of the following nine roles. The appointments are for deployment at the Institute in Mumbai through an outsourced manpower agency.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Requirements vary by position. Candidates should check the relevant role’s qualification, experience and preferred skills before applying. The notification also requires strong oral and written communication skills in English for the roles where specified.

Assistant (Director’s Office): A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute is essential; a master’s degree is preferred. Applicants must have English typing speed of 30 words per minute and hands-on experience with office software, MS Office, scheduling tools and email management, along with strong English communication skills. At least two years of similar work experience is required in a reputed academic or research institution, government body, PSU, autonomous body or private organisation. Desirable attributes include English stenography speed of 60 words per minute, strong organisational, communication and time-management skills, professional etiquette, ability to work independently, and familiarity with the funding mechanisms and protocols of academic or research institutions.

Project Assistant: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute, good computer knowledge including MS Office tools, typing skills and strong English communication skills are required. The experience requirement is zero to two years in office procedures in an academic, non-academic or corporate organisation. Experience handling research projects at leading educational or research institutions, working with funding agencies such as government ministries, UGC, the World Bank, Ford Foundation or Gates Foundation, and knowledge of accounting systems are desirable.

Admin Assistant: Applicants need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute, good knowledge of computers and MS Office, typing speed of at least 30 words per minute, and strong English communication skills. Zero to two years of experience in general office procedures in an academic, non-academic or corporate organisation is required. A qualification in Law, HRM or an MBA from a recognised university or institute is preferred.

Assistant (Student Office): A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute, computer knowledge including MS Office, typing speed of at least 30 words per minute, and strong English communication skills are essential. Applicants should have zero to two years of experience in office procedures in an academic, non-academic or corporate organisation. A Law, HRM or MBA qualification is preferred, as is exposure to student management or admissions work in an academic institution.

Library Assistant/Trainee: Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Library and Information Science or an equivalent qualification, with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognised university or institute. Strong English communication skills are required, along with zero to one year of experience in related work. Desirable knowledge includes ICT applications, Koha, MARC, MS Office, cataloguing under AACR II rules and classification under DDC. The ability to develop web pages using HTML/CSS is also desirable.

Executive (Accounts): A bachelor’s degree in commerce from a recognised university or institute and strong English communication skills are required. Applicants need one to two years of experience in accounts and finance, including taxation, in the accounts department of an academic institute or university. Desirable skills include MS Word, MS PowerPoint, strong MS Excel, Tally/ERP or other accounting software, and knowledge of financial and administrative policies and procedures, salary taxation, bank reconciliation and raising sales invoices.

Technical Assistant (Computer): Applicants must have one of the following: B.Sc. in Computer Science, B.Sc. (IT), BCA, B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science, MCA, MBA (IT) or M.Sc. (IT), with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognised university or institute. The experience requirement is zero to three years in IT. Experience with current web programming and knowledge of MySQL, PHP and WordPress are desirable.

Helpdesk Coordinator: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute, good computer knowledge including MS Office tools, typing skills and strong English communication skills are required. Zero to two years of experience in secretarial or general office procedures in an academic, non-academic or corporate organisation is required. Desirable experience includes administrative work in a computer centre or IT department, maintaining and monitoring call logs, coordinating service requests and supporting the day-to-day functioning of an IT department.

Placement Officer: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute is required, together with hands-on experience using office software and MS Office, scheduling tools and email management, as well as strong English communication skills. Candidates must have at least three years of experience in a similar role in a reputed academic or research institution, government body, PSU, autonomous body or private organisation. Experience with placement activities, industry liaison, campus recruitment, internship coordination and student career services is desirable, as are strong networking and coordination skills.

Age Limit

The maximum age depends on the post: up to 45 years for Assistant (Director’s Office); up to 28 years for Library Assistant/Trainee; and up to 35 years for each of the other seven roles. The notification text provided does not specify any category-based age relaxation or an exact date for calculating age; candidates should consult the official notice for any applicable clarification.

Application Fee

The notification does not mention an application fee. Candidates should check the official notice and application form for any instructions before submitting their details.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official IGIDR website and locate the “Call for Admin/Support Staff” notification.
2. Read the official notice carefully and confirm that you meet the age, qualification and experience requirements for the post you want to apply for.
3. Open the prescribed application form at https://forms.gle/13VCh8jcp7iqypx39.
4. Complete the requested details, including your name, mobile number, email address, educational qualifications and work experience.
5. Upload or provide an updated resume and the relevant qualification and experience details requested by the form.
6. Review the information and documents for accuracy, then submit the form online. No other application mode is accepted.
7. Keep a screenshot or printout of the submitted application for your records. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email or telephone about the next stage.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification does not provide a fixed salary or pay scale. Remuneration will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, suitability and last pay drawn. The engagement is temporary and contractual, and the manpower agency is identified as the sole employer. The appointment does not provide a right to regular appointment, absorption, permanent employment or continued service at IGIDR.

Selection Process

IGIDR or the manpower agency will first shortlist candidates based on suitability and the requirements of the posts. Shortlisted applicants may then be assessed through an interview, written test, skill test or another method decided by the Institute or agency; the schedule is to be announced. Meeting the eligibility requirements alone does not guarantee shortlisting or a call for further selection.

Eligible candidates interested in these temporary Mumbai-based roles should review the official notice and submit the prescribed online form, with the requested resume and details, by 30 October 2026.