IICA Recruitment 2026: 3 Senior Research Associate, Chief Program Executive & Project Assistant Posts – Apply Online @ iica.nic.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The Senior Research Associate post falls under the IICA project; the Chief Program Executive and Project Assistant posts fall under the WNS Project. The pay is consolidated – Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, medical facilities and other compensation packages are not admissible. Age may be relaxed for exceptional candidates.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Applicants must be Indian citizens of sound health. The closing date (21.11.2026) is the crucial date for all eligibility conditions; provisional claims will not be accepted.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Screening: All applications received by the due date are screened against minimum educational qualifications and experience prescribed for the post.
• Shortlisting: The duly constituted Selection Committee shortlists candidates. IICA reserves the right to devise its own shortlisting criteria. Holding minimum qualifications alone does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
• Presentation and/or Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a presentation and/or interview at IICA Campus, Manesar, or through video conference on a date and time communicated separately.
• Medical Examination: Selected candidates may have to undergo a medical examination, if required.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. IICA communicates only with shortlisted candidates and does not entertain interim correspondence or personal enquiries. Final results will be published on the IICA website.

How to Apply for IICA Recruitment 2026

• Verify that you meet the age, qualification, and experience criteria for the selected post. Candidature is cancelled if criteria are not met or if false information is furnished.
• Open the specific application link for your post (separate link for each of the three posts).
• Fill in all qualifications and relevant experience above the minimum prescribed – ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Attach self-attested copies of required documents (listed below).
• Submit the application so that it reaches IICA on or before 21 November 2026. Late applications are summarily rejected.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Matriculation or equivalent certificate in support of date of birth
• Degree, diploma or other certificates, including mark sheets, in support of educational qualifications
• Authority (with number and date) under which a qualification is treated as equivalent, where applicable
• Certificates from the Head of Organisation/Department for all experience claimed, showing duration (date, month, year), basic pay, consolidated pay, and nature of duties on letterhead, duly stamped by Competent Authority
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate (if claiming reservation)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and valid photo ID proof
• Instructions: Do not send original certificates with the application – produce them at the presentation/interview. Documents must not carry any correction, alteration, or tampering. Any inconsistency between documents must be explained.

Important Links

• Download IICA Centre for Excellence in CSR & Corporate Citizenship Official Notification PDF
• Visit IICA Official Website (iica.nic.in)

• Download IICA Centre for Excellence in CSR & Corporate Citizenship Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Visit IICA Official Website (iica.nic.in) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

3. Is there an application fee for IICA Recruitment 2026?

• The official IICA notification does not specify any application fee for these three contractual posts.

5. What is the salary structure for IICA Recruitment 2026?

• The pay is consolidated monthly remuneration: Rs. 1,00,000/- for Chief Program Executive, Rs. 75,000/- for Senior Research Associate, and Rs. 40,000/- for Project Assistant. Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance, LTC, and medical facilities are not admissible.