International Institute for Population Sciences
Contractual / Regular

IIPS Mumbai Research Officer Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 20, 2026
Research Officer

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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹ 60,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Not Specified / As per Project Norms
Job Location
Maharashtra66Mumbai38

Crucial Recruitment Dates

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Published

Sep 20, 2026

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Starts

Sep 20, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 1, 2026

Application Window20 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date1 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Essential: Master's Degree in Population Studies / Demography / Public Health / Economics / Statistics / Allied Subjects. Must have experience in analysing large-scale demographic and health survey microdata (such as NSS, NFHS), proficiency in STATA, R, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Desirable: At least 1 research publication in a peer-reviewed journal, experience with statistical/demographic software packages, track record in the health/social sector, and experience in primary data collection and qualitative analysis.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is not explicitly specified in the circular; standard IIPS Mumbai / Ministry of Health and Family Welfare project guidelines apply. Educational qualifications or work experience requirements may be relaxed in deserving cases at the discretion of the selection committee.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

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Personal Walk-in / Online Interview

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Selection will be based on a Walk-in Interview on 01.10.2026 at 2:30 PM in the NFHS Committee Room at IIPS Mumbai. Candidates may also request to attend online by emailing [email protected]. The Selection Committee will evaluate candidates based on academic background, familiarity with demographic/health data (NFHS/NSS), proficiency in STATA/R, research publications, and personal interview performance. Educational qualifications or experience may be relaxed in deserving cases at the committee's discretion.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Background & Domain QualificationsMaster's degree in Population Studies, Demography, Public Health, Economics, Statistics, or Allied Subjects
Survey Data Analytics & Software ProficiencyHands-on experience in analysing large-scale demographic and health survey data (NFHS, NSS) and proficiency in STATA, R, and MS Office Suite
Scientific Writing & Research PublicationsTrack record of peer-reviewed research publications, systematic literature reviews, report drafting, and manuscript development
Interview Performance & Health Insurance Domain KnowledgeUnderstanding of social health insurance, Ayushman Bharat PMJAY, Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and oral/written communication skills

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

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The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) in Deonar, Mumbai is an autonomous Deemed to be University under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, and the apex national nodal agency managing landmark surveys including the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) and LASI. The Research Officer operates within a rigorous, policy-driven academic environment focused on assessing PMJAY social health insurance impact on Universal Health Coverage. Responsibilities center on microdata cleaning and econometrics, multivariable regression modeling in STATA/R, systematic evidence synthesis, and co-authoring scientific papers with senior demographers and faculty. Working hours adhere to standard central university timings (Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM), offering direct exposure to national public health discourse and international development agencies.

Posting & Transfer Policy

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Stationed at the IIPS Mumbai campus on Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai - 400088. The appointment is contractual and project-based, initially for a duration of 3 months, extendable until project completion based on satisfactory research output and milestone performance.

Career & Promotion Ladder

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As a contractual project post, this role does not offer direct absorption into permanent university faculty or civil service cadres. However, working as a Research Officer at IIPS on an MoHFW-supported PMJAY study provides an invaluable research credential, enabling transitions into Senior Research Officer, Project Scientist, doctoral/post-doctoral fellowships, or senior data analyst and M&E specialist roles across UN agencies (WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA), NITI Aayog, ICMR, and leading global health think tanks.
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  • Walk-in Interview Format: The selection is conducted via a walk-in interview on 01 October 2026 at 2:30 PM at IIPS Mumbai; candidates requesting an online interview must email [email protected] in advance.
  • Mandatory Survey Data Analytics Requirement: Candidates must demonstrate practical capability in analyzing large-scale health and demographic survey data (specifically NFHS and NSS) using STATA or R.
  • Original Document Verification: Physical attendees must bring their updated CV, original degrees, semester mark sheets, and copies of research publications; no travel allowance (TA/DA) is payable.
  • Project-Bound Contract Tenure: Appointment is temporary and project-based, initially for 3 months with performance-based extensions until project completion.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved / Project Post1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated salary of ₹ 60,000/- per month. No additional allowances (DA/HRA) or travel benefits are applicable.

Consolidated monthly salary of ₹ 60,000/- under the institute-funded research project titled 'Coverage, effectiveness and barriers of social health insurance in achieving universal health coverage during pre and post PMJAY period in India'. Purely temporary and project-based appointment initially for 3 months, extendable until project completion based on performance.

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Application Procedure

  1. Review eligibility requirements and prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, research publication reprints, and a valid photo ID.
  2. Attend the in-person walk-in interview on 01 October 2026 at 2:30 PM at the NFHS Committee Room, International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai - 400088.
  3. Candidates unable to attend physically may request an online interview by emailing their CV and supporting documents in advance to [email protected].
  4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. For queries, candidates may contact [email protected] or call 022-4237403.

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No application fee is required for this walk-in interview.

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The interview is scheduled for 01 October 2026 at 2:30 PM. Candidates can attend the walk-in interview in person at the NFHS Committee Room, IIPS Mumbai, or request an online interview by emailing [email protected] in advance.

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