IGIDR Mumbai 2025: Faculty Opportunities in Development and Research

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai, invites applications from eligible Indian citizens for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor (Regular/Contract/Visiting)IGIDR is a top research institute set up by the Reserve Bank of India that focuses on both research and teaching related to development issues, especially in economics and related fields, using an interdisciplinary approach. The recruitment is aimed at strengthening its academic team and promoting high-quality research and teaching in various specialized fields of economics.

Important Date

The last date for submission of the online application form is 5th May 2025.

Application Fees

The official notification does not specify any requirement for an application fee. Therefore, candidates are not required to pay any application fee for applying to these positions.

Vacancy

The details of vacancies for each position along with reservation categories are as follows

1. Professor
   • Total Posts: 30
   • Category: General – 30
2. Associate Professor
   • Total Posts: 45
   • Category: General – 45
3. Assistant Professor (Regular/Contract/Visiting)
   • Total Posts: 70
   • Category-wise Distribution:
     • General – 30
     • SC – 10
     • ST – 5
     • OBC-NCL – 5
     • EWS – 10
     • PwBD – 10

Eligibility

A. Professor

• Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in a relevant area of specialization.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of post-Ph.D. experience in teaching/research, with at least 4 years as Associate Professor or equivalent.
• Publications: At least 12 publications, with a minimum of 10 in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus/ABDC/ABS, and at least 3 in top-tier journals (Scopus Q1 or ABDC A/A*).
• Ph.D. Supervision: Should have guided at least 5 Ph.D. students (4 graduated + 1 thesis submitted or published work).
• Research Projects: Desirable to have completed at least two externally funded research projects as Principal Investigator.

B. Associate Professor

• Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in a relevant area of specialization.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of post-Ph.D. A minimum of three years of experience in the role of Assistant Professor or in an equivalent position is required..
• Publications: At least 6 publications, with 5 in reputed journals and at least 2 in Scopus Q1 or ABDC A/A* journals.
• Ph.D. Supervision: Should have guided at least 3 Ph.D. students (2 graduated + 1 in advanced stage).
• Research Projects: Desirable to have handled at least one externally funded project as Principal Investigator.

C. Assistant Professor (Regular/Contract/Visiting)

• Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in a relevant area of specialization.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years post-Ph.D. teaching/research experience at an institute of repute.
• Publications: At least 3 publications, with 2 in reputed journals and 1 in Scopus Q1 or ABDC A/A* journal.
• Candidates with less than 3 years of experience or those awaiting Ph.D. award can be considered for contractual or visiting faculty positions.

Preferred Areas of Specialization

• Behavioral Economics
• Climate Change Economics
• Data Science and Statistics
• Econometric Theory
• Economics of Education
• Empirical Industrial Organization
• Energy and Environmental Economics
• Health Economics
• International Trade
• Labour Economics
• Law and Economics
• Macroeconomics and Finance
• Microeconomic Theory
• Political Economy
• Time Series Econometrics

Salary

A. Professor

• Pay Level: 14A
• Minimum Basic Pay: Rs. 1,59,100 per month
• Other Allowances: DA, HRA, Transport Allowance as per 7th CPC

B. Associate Professor

• Pay Level: 13A2
• Minimum Basic Pay: Rs. 1,39,600 per month
• Other Allowances: DA, HRA, Transport Allowance as per 7th CPC

C. Assistant Professor (Regular)

• Pay Level: 12
• Minimum Basic Pay: Rs. 1,01,500 per month
• Other Allowances: DA, HRA, Transport Allowance as per 7th CPC

D. Assistant Professor (Contract)

• Initial Pay: Rs. 70,900 (Pay Level 10, Cell 8)
• After one year: Rs. 73,100 (Pay Level 11, Cell 3)

E. Assistant Professor (Visiting – Ph.D. Thesis Submitted)

• Consolidated Pay: Rs. 1,19,493 per month
• Appointment initially for 1 year, extendable up to 2 years

Additional Benefits:

• On-campus housing (subject to availability)
• Medical insurance
• Leave Travel Concession
• Professional Development Scheme (for Assistant Professors):
  • Rs. 4 lakhs research grant for 3 years
  • Rs. 1 lakh seed money
• Contribution to Provident Fund, Group Insurance, and other benefits as per institute rules

Selection Process

• Screening of applications based on eligibility and merit
• Candidates who are shortlisted will be called to participate in a seminar and/or a personal interview.
• Interviews may be held in person or through video conferencing (for overseas candidates)
• Candidates called for in-person interviews will be reimbursed economy class airfare or II AC train fare

Application Process

1. Candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal of IGIDR.
2. Applicants are required to upload the following documents along with their application form:
   • Cover letter addressed to The Registrar
   • Detailed Curriculum Vitae
   • Self-attested copies of certificates of academic qualifications and work experience
   • Recent passport-size color photograph
   • Scanned copy of signature
   • Valid caste/reservation certificate (if applicable)
   • Contact details of three academic referees
3. Candidates working in government/autonomous organizations must apply through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
4. Incomplete applications or those without necessary enclosures will be summarily rejected.
5. The Institute reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.

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