Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), a Deemed University and advanced research institute established by the Reserve Bank of India, has published employment notification for faculty positions such as Assistant Professor posts for fill up 10 vacancies in various specializations, including regular, contractual, and visiting roles. Eligible candidates with a Ph.D. in relevant fields and research experience can apply online from 4th September 2025 to 3rd October 2025. Applicants should carefully check the qualification requirements, experience criteria, and publication standards before submission.
Job Title No of Posts Assistant Professor 10
Climate Change Economics, Econometric Theory, Economics of Education, Empirical Industrial Organisation, Health Economics, International Trade, Labour Economics, Law and Economics, Macroeconomics and Finance, Microeconomic Theory, Public Economics, Political Economy, Time Series Econometrics.
Assistant Professor (Regular): Pay Level 12, Basic ₹1,01,500/- + DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance (TRA) as per prevailing rates. Adheres to Seventh Pay Commission scales for IITs and IIMs. Contractual (Less than 3 years experience): Entry at Pay Level 10 Cell No. 8 (₹70,900/-); moves to Level 11 Cell No. 3 (₹73,100/-) after 1 year. Visiting Fellow (Submitted Ph.D. or Fresh Ph.D.): Consolidated ₹1,19,493/- per month, tenure up to 2 years.
Organization
IGIDR
Total No Of Vacancy
Total Post - 10
Posts
Assistant Professor - 10
Qualification
Qualification: Ph.D. degree in the relevant specialization (e.g., Climate Change Economics, Econometric Theory, Economics of Education, Empirical Industrial Organisation, Health Economics, International Trade, Labour Economics, Law and Economics, Macroeconomics and Finance, Microeconomic Theory, Public Economics, Political Economy, Time Series Econometrics).
Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-Ph.D. teaching/research experience as Assistant Professor or equivalent in a reputed Indian or foreign institute/university. Preference for those with external research/consultancy grants.
Form Apply Process
Eligible candidates can apply online through the IGIDR Official Application Portal (www.igidr.ac.in/recruitment) from 4th September 2025 to 3rd October 2025 (End of Day).
Applicants must provide accurate details, including:
Personal Information
Cover Letter
CV with Educational Qualifications, Experience, and Publications
Three References
Candidates must upload the following documents in the prescribed format:
Self-Attested Copies of Educational Qualification and Experience Certificates
Passport-Size Color Photograph
E-Signature
Documents Claiming Reservation (if applicable)
Candidates should retain copies of the application form for their records.
Assistant Professor (Regular): Pay Level 12, Basic ₹1,01,500/- + DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance (TRA) as per prevailing rates. Adheres to Seventh Pay Commission scales for IITs and IIMs.
Contractual (Less than 3 years experience): Entry at Pay Level 10 Cell No. 8 (₹70,900/-); moves to Level 11 Cell No. 3 (₹73,100/-) after 1 year.
Visiting Fellow (Submitted Ph.D. or Fresh Ph.D.): Consolidated ₹1,19,493/- per month, tenure up to 2 years.
