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IIFT Research Officer Recruitment 2026 — Mumbai Posting

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata

By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata, has invited online applications for 1 Research Officer post on a contractual basis for 3 years, subject to annual review and extension of the agreement, for the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai. The posting location and examination centre are both Mumbai. Consolidated pay: Rs. 54,000 per month in Year 1, Rs. 60,000 per month in Year 2 and Rs. 66,000 per month in Year 3. Essential qualification: Master's degree in Maritime Law, Economics, Statistics, Shipping or Maritime Management. Maximum age 45 years. No application fee is mentioned. Apply online only through the link on the IIFT careers page by 1 December 2026. The same application link covers the Research Officer and Research Associate posts — the two are separate posts under the same drive.

Total posts
1
Last date
01 Dec 2026
Qualification
Post Graduate
Age limit
18–45 yrs

01Important dates

Last Date to Apply
01 Dec 2026

03Age limit

—–45years

Maximum 45 years. No 'as on' date is printed in the notice and no relaxation is stated.

04How to apply for IIFT Research Officer Recruitment 2026

  1. 01Read the official notice PDF linked below in full and check the eligibility for the post.
  2. 02Open the online application link on the IIFT careers page for recruitment to the Research Officer and Research Associate posts for the DGS Mumbai location.
  3. 03Fill and submit the online application form for the Research Officer post.
  4. 04Submit it by 1 December 2026; only shortlisted candidates are informed by email for the test or interview.

Vacancy details

1 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Research OfficerMaster's degree in Maritime Law / Economics / Statistics / Shipping / Maritime Management; desirable: PhD in relevant discipline, more than one year of experience, Microsoft Office and data analytics skills; maximum age 45 years1

Full details

IIFT Research Officer Recruitment 2026 — 1 post, Mumbai posting

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata, has invited online applications for one Research Officer post on a contractual basis for 3 years, subject to annual review and extension of the agreement, for the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai. The posting location and the examination centre are both Mumbai. Applications must be submitted by 1 December 2026. Only applications made through the online link are considered, and only shortlisted candidates are informed by email for the test or interview. Selected candidates must join immediately.

Pay

The pay is consolidated — Rs. 54,000 per month in Year 1, Rs. 60,000 per month in Year 2 and Rs. 66,000 per month in Year 3.

Who can apply

You need a Master's degree in Maritime Law, Economics, Statistics, Shipping or Maritime Management. A PhD in a relevant discipline, more than one year of experience, software skills in Microsoft Office applications, and an understanding of data analytics and project monitoring tools are desirable. The maximum age is 45 years. No 'as on' date is printed in the notice and no relaxation is stated.

What the work involves

The subject areas are International Trade and Economics, International Shipping, Maritime Law and Policies, Sectoral Trade Agreements and International Relations. Duties include research and analysis for policy formulation, reports and policy briefs, data collection, management, analysis, monitoring and evaluation of projects, collaboration with government agencies, academic institutions and industry partners, drafting project proposals, workshops, training and capacity-building, publishing findings, and technical guidance to teams.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notice. Do not assume any fee.

How to apply

Apply online only through the link on the IIFT careers page for recruitment to the Research Officer and Research Associate posts for the DGS Mumbai location. Note that the same online application link covers both the Research Officer post and the Research Associate post — the two are separate posts under the same drive and should not be merged. Read the official notice PDF linked below in full before applying. No advertisement number is printed in the notice.

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IIFT Research Officer Recruitment 2026 — Mumbai Posting: FAQs

How many posts are there?

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1 post: Research Officer, contractual for 3 years (subject to annual review and extension of the agreement), for the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai. Posting location and examination centre are both Mumbai.

What is the salary?

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Consolidated pay: Rs. 54,000 per month in Year 1, Rs. 60,000 per month in Year 2 and Rs. 66,000 per month in Year 3.

Who can apply?

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Master's degree in Maritime Law, Economics, Statistics, Shipping or Maritime Management. Desirable: PhD in a relevant discipline, more than one year of experience, Microsoft Office skills and an understanding of data analytics and project monitoring tools.

What is the age limit?

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Maximum 45 years. No 'as on' date is printed in the notice and no relaxation is stated.

Is there an application fee?

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No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notice.

What is the last date and how do I apply?

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Apply online only through the link on the IIFT careers page for recruitment to the Research Officer and Research Associate posts for the DGS Mumbai location, by 1 December 2026. Only shortlisted candidates are informed by email for the test or interview, and selected candidates must join immediately.

Is the Research Officer the same post as the Research Associate?

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The same online application link covers both posts, but the Research Officer and the Research Associate are separate posts under the same drive. They should not be merged.

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Official Notice PDF — IIFT Research Officer19 days left