IIPS Senior Research Officer & RO Recruitment 2026

The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, is hiring 5 Senior Research Officers and Research Officers for the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS-3) project, funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. If you have a PhD or Master's/M.Phil degree in Social Sciences, Population Studies, Demography, Mathematics, Statistics or Public Health, you can walk in for the interview on 11 August 2026. These are temporary positions with a consolidated salary of up to Rs. 85,000 per month.

International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) Senior Research Officer & Research Officer Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), a Deemed-to-be-University in Mumbai, has invited candidates for a walk-in interview to fill 3 Senior Research Officer (Social) and 2 Research Officer positions under the GATS-3 (Global Adult Tobacco Survey) project. GATS is a nationally representative survey that tracks tobacco use patterns across India and has been conducted in earlier rounds as well; GATS-3 is the latest edition, sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Selected candidates will work on survey design, fieldwork supervision, data analysis and reporting. No online application is required - you can walk straight into the interview with your documents. Selected candidates will be appointed initially for 3 months, which may be extended based on your performance. This is a good opportunity for social science and demography postgraduates who want to work on a major national health survey at a premier institute for population studies.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Senior Research Officer (Social): 3 posts
• Research Officer: 2 posts

Who Can Apply?

For Senior Research Officer (Social) — Salary up to Rs. 85,000/month:

• Qualification: PhD (awarded or submitted) in Social Sciences, Population Studies, Demography, Mathematics, Statistics or Public Health.
• Experience: Working experience in social research or national-level sample surveys.
• Desirable: Knowledge of quantitative research methods and survey methodologies.

For Research Officer — Salary up to Rs. 65,000/month:

• Qualification: PhD (synopsis submitted or presented) in Social Sciences, Population Studies, Demography, Mathematics, Statistics or Public Health, OR M.Phil/Master's degree in the same subjects with 1 year of working experience.
• Desirable: Knowledge of quantitative research methods and experience analysing large-scale demographic data.

Salary

• Senior Research Officer (Social): Consolidated salary up to Rs. 85,000 per month, fixed as per your qualification and experience.
• Research Officer: Consolidated salary up to Rs. 65,000 per month, fixed as per your qualification and experience.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is through a walk-in interview only, with no screening test or shortlisting round before it:

1. Walk-in Interview: Held in person before the selection committee at IIPS, Mumbai. Bring your CV, degree certificates, experience certificates, other relevant certificates, a recent photo, and Aadhaar/PAN card.

Note: IIPS will not provide any TA/DA or accommodation for attending the interview, the Institute reserves the right to relax qualification and experience in deserving cases, and no personal enquiries about the recruitment will be entertained.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your recent CV along with copies of degree certificates and experience certificates.
2. Carry a recent photograph and your Aadhaar/PAN card.
3. Report in person to IIPS, Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai-400088 on 11 August 2026 from 11:00 AM.
4. For any queries, email iipsgats@gmail.com.

Important Dates

• Listing Opened: 30 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 11 August 2026, 11:00 AM onwards
• Venue: International Institute for Population Sciences, Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai-400088

• Prepare survey instruments, tools and field manuals for the GATS-3 project
• Plan and supervise sampling, house listing and fieldwork across survey locations
• Monitor data quality and conduct field-level data validation
• Analyse survey data and prepare fact sheets and technical reports
• Support dissemination of survey findings to stakeholders
• Coordinate with field teams and state-level survey partners
• Maintain accurate documentation of survey progress and outcomes