Principal Researcher, Centre for Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Role overview

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) is hiring a Principal Researcher for its Centre for Insolvency and Bankruptcy in Gurugram. This is a contract engagement with a consolidated pay of Rs. 1.50 lakh per month. The appointment can run for up to 5 years and may be renewed annually, subject to performance.

About the Centre

The Centre for Insolvency and Bankruptcy was established to advance research and to deliver professional education and training in insolvency and bankruptcy laws as well as public policy. It aims to build a broad-based approach to professionalizing insolvency law education within the larger social and economic context. The Centre also launched a two-year Graduate Insolvency Programme in 2019 to develop interdisciplinary learning, encourage critical thinking, and strengthen analytical skills through modern academic resources and technology.

Eligibility and qualifications

Applicants should have a consistently strong academic background and a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, PGIP/LLM (Insolvency), or another relevant allied/concerned discipline, or an equivalent qualification. The role calls for an eminent scholar with published research in the relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in teaching, industry, research, or professional practice.

Candidates coming from industry or the profession may also apply if they have a strong academic record, an established professional reputation, and meaningful contributions to knowledge and practice in the relevant discipline, supported by evidence. For such applicants, a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry/professional experience is required.

A PhD in a relevant subject is desirable. The upper age limit is under 65 years as on the closing date, though exceptional candidates may be considered with relaxation.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out detailed qualitative and quantitative studies on insolvency and bankruptcy laws, regulations, and judicial rulings.
• Plan and apply research methods such as field studies, surveys, interviews, and stakeholder consultations.
• Draft research reports, papers, actionable insights, and presentation materials.
• Use legal research repositories and data collection tools to support evidence-based analysis.
• Handle several research assignments at the same time while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Study developments in insolvency systems in India and abroad.
• Prepare research briefs, case summaries, comparative reviews, and policy analyses.
• Examine economic and financial data related to insolvency processes and restructuring.
• Track regulatory changes, amendments, and circulars issued by relevant authorities.
• Work with legal, financial, and policy experts on cross-disciplinary projects.
• Review laws, policies, and guidelines issued by competent authorities, and assess the effect of legislative and regulatory changes.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to remain current on best practices.
• Support awareness-building and training initiatives within IICA.
• Publish studies, reports, and case studies highlighting good practices and success stories.
• Gather information through surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and field visits.
• Review literature, government publications, industry material, and academic journals related to insolvency and bankruptcy.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and ethical standards in research and data handling.
• Assess the impact of existing laws and policies and identify gaps, challenges, barriers, and compliance or regulatory issues.
• Design, deliver, and assure quality for short- and long-term courses, and ensure their relevance and visibility to prospective participants.
• Build links with researchers, policymakers, and implementation stakeholders in the insolvency and bankruptcy space.
• Develop, deliver, and quality-check capacity building and skill development programmes, while supporting their financial sustainability.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation for focused programmes.
• Prepare file notes with technical, policy, and financial justifications for approvals and institutional procedures.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the reporting officer in support of the Institute’s mandate.

Additional information

Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format, which can be downloaded from the IICA website, along with the required documents. The completed application should reach the Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Plot No. 6, 7 & 8, Sector-5, IMT Manesar, District Gurugram, Haryana, PIN 122052, by 27 July 2026 at 5:00 PM.

The last date to apply is 27 July 2026, 5:00 PM.