Job Title Centre of Excellence in Entrepreneurial Skills and Policy (CEESP)
Category GOVT
Location Andhra Pradesh
Company Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
Description Qualification Bachelor's degree for both positions. Post-Graduate degree is preferable for Manager and Research Associate. Specific disciplines are mentioned for preferable qualifications.
Age Limit Not exceeding 35 years
Last Date 29-05-2026
Apply Mode Online
Job Type Contract


Manager, CEESP:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Post-Graduate degree / PGDM / MBA in Management, Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy, Economics, or a related discipline (Preferable).
Demonstrated full-time work experience in the field of entrepreneurship, social work, or the development sector. Prior experience in managing centres, programmes, or projects involving entrepreneurs, incubators, skill development, MSMEs, or livelihoods. Experience of working with academic institutions, government bodies, NGOs, or CSR programmes in the entrepreneurship / skilling ecosystem. Experience in grant writing, fundraising, and partnership development (Desirable).
Research Associate, CEESP:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Post-Graduate degree in Management, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Work, Commerce, or a related discipline (Preferable).
Prior experience in academic or policy research, case writing, fieldwork, or publication support in an institute of higher education, think-tank, or research organisation (Preferable). Exposure to entrepreneurship, skilling, MSME, or livelihoods-related research will be an added advantage.


Shortlisting of applications
Personal interview (online or physical mode)
Written test and/or presentation (at the discretion of the Selection Committee)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online on or before 29-05-2026.
To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of IIM Visakhapatnam to complete the application.
Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Salary Manager: Up to ₹ 1,00,000 per month. Research Associate: Up to ₹ 41,000 per month.
Last Date 2026-05-29 00:00:00
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