01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | ICANDSR |
| Job reference | 01KZX95GXWF9R05RX7BQ2VQJ7G |
| Vacancies | 1 posts |
| Qualification | |
| Location | CHENNAI – 600 036 |
| Employment | Contract |
| Applications close | 20 Aug 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
About this post
ICANDSR has issued an official recruitment notification for Research Associate-I.
Temporary Research Associate-I for CAMS IITM Fintech Innovation Lab, with research and project-documentation responsibilities relating to banking, financial services and fintech.
Review the verified details below and read the linked official notification for the exact eligibility, dates and application instructions.
- Qualification
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- Pay
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Rs 58,000 /-
- Contract basis
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All the positions are on purely contract basis.
- Duration
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Initially for one year, later extendable based on the performance.
- No right to extension or regularization
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The completion of the period of contract will not confer any right for further extension, regularization, permanency at the Institute.
- Relevant experience
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Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will only be taken into consideration. Minimum requirements of qualifications and/or experience can be relaxed in respect of exceptionally outstanding candidates.
- Citizenship and eligibility certificate
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Candidates must be citizens of India. Persons who have migrated from Pakistan with the intention of permanently settling in India or subjects of Nepal are also eligible, but in their case a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India will be necessary for appointment. Such candidates should apply to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs for necessary certificate and furnish satisfactory proof of having so applied.
- Eligibility cutoff
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The crucial date for determining the eligibility criteria for all candidates in every respect shall be the prescribed closing date for submission of online application.
- Job responsibilities
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Conduct research on the banking, Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), and broader financial services ecosystem; analyse emerging trends in banking, digital lending, financial inclusion, fintech, risk management, and regulatory developments; support research projects; maintain project documentation and ensure timely submission of research deliverables; and perform any other research-related responsibilities assigned by the Principal Investigator or Project Director.
- Additional skill requirement
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Strong organizational, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
- Application mode
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online
Important dates
- Last date for submission of online application20 Aug 2026
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 1 posts
A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
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Age and relaxation
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 58,000 |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Restriction of candidates for selection stagesThe Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates for written / skill test / interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications, level and relevance of experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement and other academic achievements.
- ShortlistingCandidates will be short-listed for Test/Interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online applications.
- Screening and testing modeThe Institute has a right to decide the mode of screening and testing the applicant for short listing and selection.
- Contact of shortlisted applicantsOnly shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Online application
Candidates should apply online only in the website https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php (Please check the advertisement number Advt.144/2026 displayed and submit the application for the relevant position).
- 02Application submission
Eligible applicants would require to register and apply online through https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php and submit the application.
- 03Application printout and documents
After successful online submission of application, a printout of the application form must be obtained and submitted when called for test. It will be required at the time of document verification/test/interview. Hard copy of the application is NOT to be sent to the Institute.
Official application routes
Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.
| Who should use it | Official URL printed in notification | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible applicants | https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php | — |
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Contract basis | All the positions are on purely contract basis. |
| Duration | Initially for one year, later extendable based on the performance. |
| No right to extension or regularization | The completion of the period of contract will not confer any right for further extension, regularization, permanency at the Institute. |
| Relevant experience | Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will only be taken into consideration. Minimum requirements of qualifications and/or experience can be relaxed in respect of exceptionally outstanding candidates. |
| Citizenship and eligibility certificate | Candidates must be citizens of India. Persons who have migrated from Pakistan with the intention of permanently settling in India or subjects of Nepal are also eligible, but in their case a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India will be necessary for appointment. Such candidates should apply to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs for necessary certificate and furnish satisfactory proof of having so applied. |
| Eligibility cutoff | The crucial date for determining the eligibility criteria for all candidates in every respect shall be the prescribed closing date for submission of online application. |
| Job responsibilities | Conduct research on the banking, Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), and broader financial services ecosystem; analyse emerging trends in banking, digital lending, financial inclusion, fintech, risk management, and regulatory developments; support research projects; maintain project documentation and ensure timely submission of research deliverables; and perform any other research-related responsibilities assigned by the Principal Investigator or Project Director. |
| Additional skill requirement | Strong organizational, multitasking, and interpersonal skills. |
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