IIPS Recruitment 2026: Chief Research Officer, Junior Research Officer and More Posts - Online Application Open

Age Details

• For Senior Project Officer: age not more than 65 years. For other posts, age details are as per the official notification.

Chief Research Officer

• Essential: PhD in Demography, Mathematics, Statistics, or Biostatistics with 10 years of experience; or M.Tech/Master’s in Computer Applications with 10 years of experience in large-scale survey work. Desirable: Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, CsPro, Python.

Senior Project Officer (Establishment & Procurement)

• Essential: Postgraduate degree/diploma in any discipline; retired from Central Government at level 12 or above; at least 10 years in a senior management position; age not more than 65 years. Desirable: Knowledge of Government of India rules; strong written and oral communication.

Junior Research Officer (Report Writing)

• Essential: M.Phil in Demography/Mathematics/Statistics/Social Sciences/Public Health or Master’s degree in Population Studies/Demography/Mathematics/Statistics/Social Sciences/Public Health/Bio-Statistics and Demography/Survey Research and Data Analytics.

Important Dates

• Last date to apply: 30 March 2026
• Updated: 19-03-2026 (publication update note)

Application Fees

• General/OBC: Nil
• SC/ST: Nil

Important Instructions

• Download the official notification PDF for complete vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limits, stipend/salary, selection process, and application instructions.
• Read the notification carefully before submitting the online application.
• Ensure all information is accurate and keep a copy of the submitted application for reference.
• The posts are contractual in nature. CheckGoI norms for remuneration details and eligibility.