IIPS Senior Research Officer Recruitment 2026

IIPS Mumbai is hiring 1 Senior Research Officer for its research project on menstrual health among tribal women in Maharashtra. If you hold a Ph.D. (submitted or awarded) in Demography, Population Studies or Social Sciences, or an M.Phil. with 2 years of relevant research experience, you can attend the walk-in interview. There is no online application — you simply walk in with your documents. The interview is on 12 August 2026 at 3 PM, and the position pays a consolidated Rs. 70,000 per month.

International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) Senior Research Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

IIPS, established in 1956 and declared a Deemed University in 1985, is India's premier institute for population and demographic research, functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is now recruiting for a project titled "Menarche to Menopause: Understanding Menstrual Health Trajectories through Life Course Approach among Tribal Women in Maharashtra." This is a Mumbai-based, full-time position on a contract basis. The role focuses on menstrual and reproductive health research among tribal communities, making it a strong fit for researchers with a background in demography, public health, or social sciences and experience running field surveys.

About the Research Project

The project studies menstrual health trajectories across the life course among tribal women in Maharashtra, tracking how menstrual health changes from menarche (first period) through to menopause. As Senior Research Officer, you will play a lead role in this study, working closely with the project's core research team. IIPS regularly runs large-scale, multi-year research projects like the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) and works with organizations across India on population and public health research — this project adds to that body of work with a focused look at tribal women's health.

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Qualification: Ph.D. degree (submitted or awarded) in Demography, Population Studies or Social Sciences, OR an M.Phil. degree in the same field with at least 2 years of experience in demographic or health-related research.
• Desirable: Experience conducting field surveys in women's health, handling statistical software and large-scale data analysis, prior work in the menstrual health domain, and at least one published paper on menstrual health.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 70,000 per month.
• This is a contract position that will end when the project ends or when your appointment period is over, whichever is earlier.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is through a walk-in interview only:

1. Document Verification: Bring your CV along with documents supporting your qualifications and experience.
2. Interview: A selection committee will interview walk-in candidates and recommend the selected candidate.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your CV along with documents supporting your qualifications and experience.
2. Walk in for the interview on 12 August 2026 at 3:00 PM at IIPS, Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai.
3. No prior registration or online application form is required.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Selected candidates will need to join duty at short notice.

Important Dates

• Notice Opened: 29 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 12 August 2026

Important Notes

• This position is purely on a contract basis and is tied to the duration of the research project.
• If selected, you will be required to join duty at short notice.
• IIPS is also hiring for several other project positions right now, including Junior Research Scientist, Senior Research Officer (Social), Research Officer, and Senior Project Officer - Writing — check the IIPS careers page if you don't fit this specific role.

• Lead field data collection for the menstrual health research project among tribal women
• Design and manage survey instruments and data collection tools
• Analyze large-scale demographic and health data using statistical software
• Coordinate with field investigators and community health workers during surveys
• Prepare research reports, papers and presentations on project findings
• Ensure data quality and accuracy throughout the research process
• Support project administration and liaise with the Principal Investigator