IIM Kozhikode Assistant and Accounts Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has issued Advertisement No. R-02/2026 for regular recruitment to Assistant, Junior Assistant and Junior Accountant positions. Graduates and candidates with the specified commerce or professional-intermediate qualifications may apply if they also meet the relevant experience and age requirements.

The notification announces 12 vacancies across the three posts, with postings at the IIM Kozhikode Main Campus and Kochi Campus. Online applications are open from 15 October to 14 November 2026, and applicants must also send a printed application with supporting documents so it reaches the institute by 23 November. Recruitment involves a written test followed by document verification; the institute may limit the number of candidates called. The roles cover office and clerical work, while Junior Accountants also support accounts and financial record-keeping. New employees cannot apply for outside employment during their first three years.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The institute states that 12 posts are available. The published post-wise and category-wise figures below contain an inconsistency: the three post rows total 11, and the category figures also total 11, although the stated overall total is 12. Candidates should check the official advertisement for any clarification or update.

*The initial posting for the Assistant selected against the ST-reserved post and the UR candidate ranked first on merit will be at IIMK-Kochi Campus.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Assistant: A graduation degree in any discipline is required. Government or autonomous-institution applicants need six years of relevant office clerical experience in Pay Level-05, or a combined eight years of service in Pay Levels 04 and 05. Non-government applicants must have equivalent relevant service and pay.

Junior Assistant: Applicants must hold a degree in any discipline. The experience requirement for government or autonomous-institution officials is five years of relevant office clerical work in Pay Level-03 or eight years in Pay Level-02. Non-government applicants need equivalent relevant service and pay.

Junior Accountant: The accepted qualifications are B.Com, BBA, Inter-CA or Inter-ICWA. Applicants must have five years of relevant post-qualification experience in Pay Level-03 if employed by a government or autonomous institution, or equivalent service and pay in a non-government organisation.

Apprenticeship and training of any kind do not count towards the experience requirement. For non-government experience, the equivalent pay must match the entry pay of the corresponding 7th CPC level effective from 1 January 2016. Applicants should be ready to provide employment-period certificates, salary proof and qualification records. A final-year mark sheet, if relevant, is to be produced at the written test.

Age Limit

Age is reckoned as of 14 November 2026. The upper age limit for Assistant and Junior Assistant is 35 years for UR/General candidates, 40 years for SC/ST candidates and 38 years for OBC candidates. For Junior Accountant, the limits are 35 years for UR/General and 40 years for SC/ST; no OBC limit is listed in the notification table. Ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities receive relaxation under Government of India rules. There is no upper age limit for departmental candidates holding regular positions at IIM Kozhikode.

Application Fee

The fee is payable online and is non-refundable. A separate application and the applicable fee are required for each post applied for.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official IIM Kozhikode website at www.iimk.ac.in and read the detailed advertisement.
2. Confirm that you meet the qualification, experience and age requirements for the post you want.
3. Open the online application for the relevant post and register using a valid email address and mobile number.
4. Enter the requested personal, educational and employment details accurately.
5. Upload a recent photograph, signature and the documents required for the application.
6. Pay the applicable online fee, unless your category is exempt. Submit a separate application and fee for each post.
7. Review and submit the form, then download and print a copy for your records and for dispatch.
8. Send the printed application and self-attested supporting documents by Speed Post, Registered Post or courier to: HR In-charge, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, IIM Kozhikode Campus P.O., Kozhikode, Keralam – 673 570. Mark the envelope “Application for the post of ______, Post Code ______”.
9. Ensure the hardcopy reaches IIM Kozhikode no later than 5:30 PM on 23 November 2026. Late deliveries will not be considered.

Documents to keep ready include an SSLC certificate as date-of-birth proof; educational certificates and mark sheets; experience certificates listing employment periods, from the latest to earlier; proof of salary for the experience claimed; and a recent photograph and signature. Where applicable, candidates should also provide a Government of India-format SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS community certificate, vigilance clearance from their current employer, an ex-serviceman discharge certificate or a disability medical certificate.

Salary & Pay Scale

Appointments are regular and pay follows the 7th CPC pay levels. The approximate gross monthly pay and pay scale differ by post.

Regular staff may receive accommodation subject to availability, medical facilities, LTC and National Pension System benefits. Candidates join at the entry pay of the applicable level; pay protection is not provided.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a written test for all posts, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates. IIM Kozhikode may restrict the number of candidates called for selection using higher parameters. Meeting the minimum qualifications alone does not guarantee an invitation to the written test.

Eligible candidates should submit the online form by 14 November 2026 and allow enough time for the printed application and documents to reach IIM Kozhikode by 23 November 2026.