📢IGIDR Faculty Recruitment 2025
🌏 About IGIDR & Openings
The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), a renowned research university founded by the Reserve Bank of India, is now inviting applications for 10 Assistant Professor vacancies across several economics specializations. These faculty roles are available in vital fields such as Macroeconomics and Finance, Labour Economics, International Trade, Climate Change Economics, Empirical Industrial Organization, Econometric Theory, Health Economics, Economics of Education, Law and Economics, Microeconomic Theory, Public Economics, Political Economy, and Time Series Econometrics.
đź“… Application Timeline & Process for IGIDR Faculty Recruitment
- Application window: September 4, 2025 – October 3, 2025
- How to apply: Complete the submission online at IGIDR’s official recruitment website.
- Essential documents:Â Cover letter, detailed CV with academic credentials and professional experience, self-attested certificate copies, passport-size color photo, e-signature, category certificates if seeking reservation, and three reference contacts.
- Available categories:Â 2 General, 2 SC, 1 ST, 3 OBC-NCL, 1 EWS, and 1 PwBD to ensure equitable opportunities.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Pay Structure for IGIDR Faculty Recruitment
- Assistant Professor (Regular):Â Ph.D. plus a minimum of three years post-Ph.D. teaching/research, with at least three peer-reviewed publications (two in Scopus Q1/ABDC A*/A journals). Salary starts at â‚ą1,01,500/month with IIT/IIM-grade allowances.
- Assistant Professor (Contractual): Ph.D., less than three years’ experience, one Scopus Q1/ABDC A*/A publication. Entry pay: ₹70,900/month with a scheduled increment.
- Visiting Fellow:Â Recent Ph.D. holders or those awaiting thesis defense, employed on a fixed term at â‚ą1,19,493/month.
đź’Ľ Benefits & Career Perks for IGIDR Faculty Recruitment
IGIDR offers an outstanding environment for both content and professional growth. Faculty enjoy Seventh Pay Commission scales, on-campus accommodation (as available), comprehensive health and accident insurance, leave travel concessions, and children’s educational support. The Professional Development Scheme supports research skills by granting up to â‚ą4 lakhs for research and â‚ą1 lakh in seed funding over three years—empowering academic writing, publishing, and presenting at conferences.
⚠️ Key Information & Compliance
- IGIDR reserves discretion over filling positions and candidate selection.
- Shortlisted applicants are reimbursed for domestic travel based on institute policy.
- Submission of complete and genuine documents is mandatory. False or incomplete applications are strictly disqualified.
- Applicants currently in public sector organizations must present a No Objection Certificate.
- Reservation and eligibility norms follow Government of India standards and proper certification is required.
- Application updates and interview communications will be provided exclusively through the official IGIDR website and email notifications.
🌟 Step Into Academic Excellence
Aspiring academic professionals and economics researchers are strongly encouraged to submit their applications and showcase their original ideas, analytical abilities, and teaching skills. Be sure to check the IGIDR career portal for the latest updates and commence your application before the deadline on October 3, 2025. Stand out with robust writing skills, commitment to high academic standards, and genuine passion for contributing to India’s economic thought leadership
Important Links
Website: http://www.igidr.ac.in/