Senior Research Officer

International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai; Mumbai; On-site; INR 670,000 - 781,000; Part time

Job summary

International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) in Mumbai invites applications for a Senior Research Officer on a three-month contract. A PhD (awarded or submitted) in Population Studies or related field is required, with hands-on STATA and MS Office skills. Selected candidate will contribute to analyzing large-scale demographic and health data and report on findings.

Walk-in interview on 23 October 2026 at 10:30 AM at IIPS Campus, Mumbai; consolidated pay ₹60,000–₹70,000 per month.

Qualifications

• PhD awarded or submitted in Population Studies or related fields (Social Sciences, Demography, Statistics, Public Health or allied subjects).
• Experience in analyzing large-scale sample demographic and health survey data (NFHS, LASI, NSS).
• Proficiency in STATA and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Demographic data analysis

Education

PhD in Population Studies

Tools

STATA

MS Office

Job description

International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai (IIPS) is recruiting candidates for 1 Senior Research Officer vacancy on a contract basis for three months, which is likely to be extended. Eligible candidates can attend a walk-in interview on 23 October 2026, reporting at 10:30 AM at IIPS Campus, Mumbai. Applicants should possess a PhD awarded or Submitted in Population Studies, Social Sciences, Demography, Statistics, Public Health, or Allied Subjects, alongside proficiency in using STATA and MS Office Suite. The notified consolidated pay for the post is Rs. 60,000 to 70,000 per month.

IIPS Senior Research Officer Walk-in Details

Particulars

Details

Walk-in Date 23 October 2026

Reporting or Registration Time 10:30 AM

Venue IIPS Campus

Posts Senior Research Officer

Vacancies 1

Pay Rs. 60,000-70,000/- per month (Consolidated)

The recruitment notification outlines the following essential and desirable qualifications for the Senior Research Officer position under the project "Restructuring and Re-energizing of the Population Research Centers (PRC)".

Essential Qualifications:

• PhD awarded or Submitted in Population Studies / Social Sciences / Demography / Statistics / Public Health / Allied Subjects.
• Experience in analyzing large-scale sample demographic and health survey data such as NFHS, LASI, NSS.
• Proficiency in using STATA, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Prior experience in Research paper drafting and report writing.
• Experience in conducting the conference, workshop and meeting.
• At least one research paper published in the peered reviewed journal.

Note: Essential qualifications may be relaxed by the selection committee in case a candidate is found to be exceptionally suitable otherwise.

What to Bring

Candidates appearing for the interview should report in person at the venue along with their relevant documents and credentials.

Official Notification PDF View the official advertisement and details

IIPS Senior Research Officer Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Is this position permanent or on contract?

The position is purely temporary and project-based on a contract basis for an initial period of three months, which may be extended until the completion of the project based on performance.

Q2. Who is eligible for a relaxation in essential qualifications?

Essential qualifications may be relaxed by the selection committee if a candidate is found to be exceptionally suitable otherwise.

Q3. What are the desirable qualifications for this post?

Desirable qualifications include prior experience in research paper drafting and report writing, experience in conducting conferences, workshops, and meetings, and having at least one research paper published in a peer‑reviewed journal.