Research Officer Vacancy at International Institute of Population Sciences

International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS)

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Mumbai

Apply Deadline

25 Oct 2026

🚫 Applications Closed 📄 View PDF Notification

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS) (IIPS)
Job Category	Other
Eligibility Qualification	Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree)
Number of Vacancies	1 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹30,000–₹60,000 per month (consolidated pay)
Gender Eligibility	both
Application Fee	No application fee mentioned in the notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Temporary position for a Research Officer under the project 'Demographic and Social Perspective of Suicide Deaths in India'.
- The role involves data curation, programming, data extraction, project report writing, and administrative support.
- The engagement is initially for three months, with a possibility of extension based on project tenure.
- Located in Mumbai, the position is part of the Bio-Statistics and Epidemiology department.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Must hold either:
• A postgraduate degree of NCrF level 7.0 from a recognized university, OR
• An undergraduate degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Data Science/Mathematics/Engineering of NCrF level 5.5 from a recognized university.
- Desirable qualifications include:
• Working knowledge of coding/programming in R/Python/SQL/STATA/SPSS/QGIS.
• Fluency in speaking and writing English.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Shortlisting of applications based on submitted documents and qualifications.
- Followed by a virtual or personal interview for shortlisted candidates.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All

📂 Required Documents

- Updated CV detailing academic qualifications and experience.
- Short write-up explaining how the candidate is best fit for the position.
- Self-attested copies of supporting documents for qualification and experience.

💳 Application Fee Details

No application fee mentioned in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available for the Research Officer position at IIPS?

There is 1 vacancy available for the Research Officer position under the project 'Demographic and Social Perspective of Suicide Deaths in India'.

Q. What is the last date to apply for the Research Officer position at IIPS?

The last date to submit the application is 25 October 2026.

Q. What is the salary range for the Research Officer position at IIPS?

The consolidated salary for the Research Officer position ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹60,000 per month.

Q. Is there an application fee for the IIPS Research Officer recruitment?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification for the IIPS Research Officer recruitment.

Q. What is the duration of the engagement for the Research Officer position?

The engagement is initially for three months, with a possibility of extension based on the project's tenure.