About the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) is an autonomous institution established by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. It serves as a premier think tank dedicated to advancing the field of corporate affairs through research, policy development, capacity building, and professional education. The Institute works across diverse domains, including corporate governance, insolvency and bankruptcy, corporate law, competition law, ESG, CSR, valuation, financial reporting, and alternate dispute resolution.
About the Opportunity
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) is inviting applications for the post of Principal Researcher (Insolvency and Bankruptcy) in its Centre for Insolvency and Bankruptcy on a contractual basis. The selected candidate will lead research initiatives, contribute to policy development, design academic programmes, and undertake capacity-building activities in the field of insolvency and bankruptcy.
Name of the Post
Principal Researcher (Insolvency and Bankruptcy)
Number of Vacancies
01 (One)
Salary
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹1.50 lakh per month. No additional allowances or benefits will be admissible.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must possess:
- A consistently good academic record with a Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, PGIP/LL.M. (Insolvency), or another relevant/allied discipline.
- Published research work in the relevant field.
- A minimum of 5 years of teaching, research, industry, or professional experience.
OR
Candidates from industry/profession must have:
- A consistently good academic record with a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
- An established professional reputation with significant contributions to the field.
- At least 10 years of relevant industry/professional experience.
Desirable Qualification:
Ph.D. in the relevant subject.
Age Limit:
Below 65 years as on the closing date of applications (relaxable for exceptional candidates).
Roles and Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative research on insolvency and bankruptcy laws.
- Undertaking policy analysis, comparative studies, and stakeholder consultations.
- Preparing research reports, case briefs, policy papers, and presentations.
- Tracking legislative and regulatory developments in insolvency frameworks.
- Designing and delivering academic courses, capacity-building programmes, and training initiatives.
- Collaborating with legal, financial, and policy professionals on interdisciplinary projects.
- Publishing research studies and promoting best practices in insolvency and bankruptcy.
- Supporting the Institute’s research, policy, and academic objectives.
Mode of Engagement
Contractual (initially up to 5 years, extendable on a year-to-year basis subject to satisfactory performance).
Location
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must submit the prescribed application in Annexure-III attached below along with the required self-attested documents to:
Administrative Officer
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
Plot No. 6, 7 & 8, Sector-5, IMT Manesar,
District Gurugram, Haryana – 122052.
Applications must reach the Institute on or before the prescribed deadline.
Application Deadline
July 27, 2026 (5:00 PM).
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