Job Overview
| Vacancies | 01 Post |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Up to ₹1,40,000/- Per Month (Consolidated) |
| Age Limit | As per IIPS / Funding Agency Norms |
| Job Location | Maharashtra — Mumbai |
Important Dates
| Published | Sep 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date / Deadline | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Application Window | 9 – 28 Sep 2026 |
| Exam / Test Date | 28 Sep 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Educational Qualification
Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Population Studies, Demography, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related discipline, with at least two peer-reviewed research publications in the field.
Desirable Qualification: Advanced statistical modelling and programming skills using STATA or R on large-scale sample surveys (such as NFHS/DLHS). Minimum 2 years of post-Ph.D. research experience working with Indian and international collaborators on public health or public policy research, along with proven leadership in drafting policy briefs or contributing to high-impact publications (experience criteria may be relaxed for deserving candidates at authority's discretion).
Age Limit & Relaxations
Selection Process
Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
- Document Verification & Credentials Screening
- Offline Qualifying Only
- Walk-in Interview before Selection Committee
- Offline Merit Scored
Selection will be made on the basis of screening of CV, verification of original testimonials and research publications, followed by a walk-in interview by the Selection Committee on 28th September 2026 at IIPS Mumbai. Selected candidates must be prepared to join on short notice.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
Evaluation Area / Component Assessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Merit & Doctoral Research Ph.D. in Population Studies, Demography, Public Health, Biostatistics, or allied disciplines with demonstrated research foundation
Research Publications & Scientific Output Minimum 2 peer-reviewed journal publications in public health, demography, or gender studies; demonstrated contribution to manuscripts or policy briefs
Statistical Modelling & Survey Data Expertise Proficiency in STATA or R, complex survey data analysis, econometric/demographic modelling on large-scale datasets like NFHS
Personal Interview Performance Research methodology vision, understanding of gender-health outcome indicators, capability to deliver project milestones and manage collaborative outputs
Vacancy & Salary
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly consolidated salary up to ₹1,40,000/- per month commensurate with qualifications and post-doctoral research experience.
Consolidated monthly emoluments up to ₹1,40,000/- per month based on qualification and experience under the IIPS-GENDER Project. No separate DA, HRA, or transport allowances are admissible.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Review the eligibility criteria and prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a formal Cover Letter.
Bring original copies and self-attested photocopies of educational certificates (Ph.D. degree, mark sheets), proof of date of birth, copies of peer-reviewed journal publications, and post-qualification experience certificates.
Attend the walk-in interview on 28th September 2026 at 2:30 PM .
Venue: NFHS Committee Room, First Floor, Academic Building, International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai – 400088 .
No prior online registration or TA/DA is provided for attending the interview.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No application fee is payable for attending the walk-in interview.
Official Notification & Portal Verification
Direct links to the authorized application portal, official notification and official website when available.
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