International Institute for Population Sciences

IIPS Research Officer Recruitment 2026

  • IIPS
  • Contractual
  • Mumbai
  • Walk-in Interview, With An Option To Request Online Interview Attendance By Email
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Application deadline

1 October 2026

Closed

Walk-in interview for Research Officer

Posted 9 October 2026

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Quick facts

Vacancies
1
Qualification
Master's degree in Population Studies, Demography, Public Health,…
Pay
₹60,000/month
Location
Mumbai
Employment
Contractual
Apply mode
Walk-in Interview, With An Option To Request Online…

Overview

International Institute for Population Sciences invites candidates for one Research Officer position on a contract basis for an institute-funded PMJAY-related research project.

Positions & vacancies

1 vacancy across 1 post

Mumbai · Contractual

Experience
Experience analysing large-scale demographic and health survey data such as NSS and NFHS is essential. Health or social sector experience, primary data collection and qualitative data analysis are desirable.

Eligibility

Essential Qualifications

The selection committee may relax educational qualification or work-experience requirements in deserving cases.

Education

Master's degree in Population Studies, Demography, Public Health, Economics, Statistics or allied subjects

Experience

Experience analysing large-scale demographic and health survey data such as NSS and NFHS

Language

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Computer knowledge

Proficiency in STATA, R and MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Experience

  • Track record of working in the health or social sector(Desirable)
  • Experience in primary data collection and qualitative data analysis(Desirable)

Computer knowledge

Experience handling statistical and demographic software packages(Desirable)

Academic record

At least one research publication in a peer-reviewed journal(Desirable)

Salary & benefits

₹60,000

per month

Selection process

  1. 1

    Interview

    Candidates meeting the criteria may appear for the walk-in interview on 01.10.2026 at 2:30 P.M. in the NFHS Committee Room. Candidates may request to attend the interview online by writing to projectcell@iipsindia.ac.in.

Important dates

Reporting schedule

THURSDAY, 1 OCTOBER

  • Research Officer

    Mumbai2:30 PM

    Walk-in interview for Research Officer

How to apply

  1. 1

    Walk-in

    Candidates meeting the stated criteria may appear for the walk-in interview on 01.10.2026 at 2:30 P.M.

    NFHS Committee Room, International Institute for Population Sciences, Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai - 400088

  2. 2

    Email application

    Candidates who wish to attend the interview online may request online attendance by writing to projectcell@iipsindia.ac.in.

    Email: projectcell@iipsindia.ac.in

    projectcell@iipsindia.ac.in
Apply by email

Email application

Additional information

Selection summary

Selection is through an interview. Candidates may attend the scheduled walk-in interview, or may request permission by email to attend the interview online.

Eligibility notes

Applicants must satisfy the stated essential educational qualification, survey-data analysis experience, software proficiency and English communication requirements. Educational qualification or work-experience requirements may be relaxed in deserving cases at the discretion of the selection committee.

Application instructions

Candidates meeting the stated criteria may appear for the walk-in interview on 01.10.2026 at 2:30 P.M. in the NFHS Committee Room. Candidates may request to attend the interview online by writing to projectcell@iipsindia.ac.in.

Important notes

The position is purely temporary and project-based. The initial appointment is for three months and may be extended until completion of the project based on performance. The appointment terminates on completion of the project or expiry of the appointment period, whichever occurs earlier. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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