IIPS Junior Research Officer (Field) Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online
International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai is hiring 24 Junior Research Officers (JRO – Field) for the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS-3) project. Eligible M.Sc./Master’s degree holders can apply online from 10–21 September 2025 via the official Google Form (link below). For similar openings, explore Research Jobs and state-wise updates under Maharashtra Jobs.
Verified Highlights
- Total Posts: 24 JRO (Field) on a project/contract basis for GATS-3.
- Salary: ₹45,000 per month (consolidated) + TA/DA as per IIPS norms.
- Role Nature: Extensive travel across India; logistics support; field monitoring; documentation; training support.
- Contract Tenure: Initially 3 months, extendable as required by IIPS (project-based).
- Selection: Shortlisting followed by an online interview; intimation via email.
- Application Mode: Online Google Form (link in “Important Links”).
Important Dates
| Apply Online From | 10-09-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21-09-2025 |
Vacancy Breakup – Language-wise Requirement (24 Posts)
| Language | JROs Required |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 09 |
| Manipuri / Nagamese | 01 |
| Mizo / Khasi / Garo | 01 |
| Assamese | 01 |
| Nepali | 01 |
| Bengali | 02 |
| Tamil | 01 |
| Telugu | 01 |
| Kannada | 01 |
| Malayalam | 01 |
| Odia | 01 |
| Panjabi | 01 |
| Gujarati | 01 |
| Marathi / Konkani | 01 |
| Kashmiri / Urdu | 01 |
Note: State language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking) is mandatory.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Essential: Master’s in Statistics/Mathematics/Population Studies/Geography/Sociology/Economics/Biostatistics/Social Work/Public Health.
- Skills: Quantitative research methods for large-scale demographic/health/social surveys; MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
- Desirable: Proficiency in local language & English; prior experience with NFHS, DLHS, LASI, SAGE, GATS, IHDS, NSS, etc.
- Age Limit / Fee: Not mentioned in the advertisement.
Job Responsibilities (Field)
- Undertake extensive travel; handle field work under strict timelines
- Arrange logistics; assist field monitoring & task implementation
- Support trainings & documentation as per IIPS needs
- Any other survey-related responsibility assigned by IIPS
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on eligibility, language fit, and relevant survey experience
- Online Interview (date/slot via email)
- Document verification for selected candidates at joining
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
How to Apply (Online Google Form)
- Read the official advertisement (PDF) carefully.
- Open the Apply Online Google Form and fill in accurate details.
- Upload required documents as prompted (marksheets, degree, ID, experience if any).
- Submit the form on or before 21-09-2025; keep a print/PDF of the acknowledgement.
Tip: Because this is a survey field role, match your language choice with the vacancy list above and highlight any prior NFHS/LASI/GATS work.
Documents to Keep Ready (Interview/Joining)
- Government photo ID, recent photographs
- Master’s degree & consolidated mark sheets; any research/survey experience certificates
- Proof of state language proficiency (wherever applicable)
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