IIPS Research Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS) has notified 1 temporary vacancy for the Research Officer post. The engagement is temporary for three months, with the possibility of extension till the project's tenure, offering a consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000-Rs. 60,000 per month. Applicants must hold either a postgraduate degree of NCrF level 7.0 from a recognised university, or an undergraduate degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Data Science/Mathematics/Engineering of NCrF level 5.5 from a recognised university. Eligible candidates can apply by email, sending their application along with a short write-up, updated CV and self-attested documents on or before 25 October 2026. The selection process involves shortlisting of applications followed by a virtual or personal interview.

IIPS Research Officer at a Glance

Who Can Apply

Candidates must meet either of the following essential qualifications:

• A postgraduate degree of NCrF level 7.0 from a recognised university, OR
• An under-graduate degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Data Science/Mathematics/Engineering of NCrF level 5.5 from a recognised university.

Essential qualifications may be relaxed by the selection committee in case of a candidate found exceptionally suitable otherwise. The panel's decision is the final decision.

Desirable qualifications and experiences include:

• Working knowledge of coding and programming in R/Python/SQL/STATA/SPSS/QGIS.
• Fluency in speaking and writing the English language.

Pay and Tenure

The post offers a consolidated salary of Rs. 30000–60,000/- per month. This purely temporary position is for an initial period of three months, likely to be extended till the tenure of the project.

IIPS Research Officer Job Description

The Research Officer will be entrusted with the following specific tasks:

• Data curation, data compilation, data management, and web scrapping
• Contribute to writing codes and programming for analytical outcomes
• Extraction of district-level data from government sources and large/small-scale surveys
• Contribute to project activities such as systematic review, meta-analysis, etc.
• Project report writing and drafting of journal articles
• Assist principal and co-coordinator(s) in administrative work related to the project

How to Apply for IIPS Research Officer

Interested candidates qualifying the criteria must send their application through email on or before 25th Oct 2026. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Prepare an updated CV detailing all academic qualifications and experience.
2. Write a short write-up on how you will be best fit for the position.
3. Gather self-attested copies of documents in support of your qualification and experience.
4. Draft an email with the subject line exactly as: Application for RO position-Project-IIPS.
5. Mention the name of the project ("Demographic and Social Perspective of Suicide Deaths in India") and the post applied for in the subject and application.
6. Send the application with the attachments to [email protected] and CC to [email protected].

Selection and Interview

IIPS reserves all the rights to call for any candidate for an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and invited for a virtual or personal interview. The date of the interview may be scheduled for a later date.

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