GIPE Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 for 2 PostsOut

• Both posts require at least a second-class postgraduate degree from a recognized institution or university in Demography, Population Studies, Statistics, Biostatistics, Economics, Mathematics, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Anthropology, Geography or Public Health.
• Research Assistant–I requires four years of experience after postgraduation / Ph.D.; the requirement may be relaxed in deserving cases.
• Research Assistant–II requires one year of experience after postgraduation; the requirement may be relaxed in deserving cases.
• Applicants holding a foreign university degree must provide an AIU equivalence certificate when applying.
• Applicants already employed must apply through the proper channel and provide their current employer's no objection certificate.

• Open the GIPE website and access the online application form for advertisement GIPE-Advt-PRC-November-2026.
• Complete the prescribed form and include your latest Curriculum Vitae.
• Attach self-attested educational and experience certificates, other supporting documents, and the S.S.C. or equivalent certificate for date of birth.
• For the OBC vacancy, include a caste certificate and a valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in Government of India format.
• Include an AIU equivalence certificate for a foreign degree, if applicable, and an employer's no objection certificate if already employed.
• Pay the Rs. 236 application fee online and submit the completed application by 6 December 2026 at 6.00 p.m.
• Do not send original certificates with the application; produce them at the interview.

Recruitment overview

GIPE has issued advertisement GIPE-Advt-PRC-November-2026 for two non-faculty contractual positions at the Population Research Centre in Pune. The centre is funded by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi. The advertisement is dated 5 November 2026, and online applications close on 6 December 2026 at 6.00 p.m.

Posts and eligibility

The recruitment covers one unreserved Research Assistant–I position and one OBC Research Assistant–II position. Their consolidated monthly remuneration is Rs. 28,000 and Rs. 25,000 respectively. Both require a second-class postgraduate degree in an accepted discipline, including population-related subjects, statistics, economics, mathematics, social sciences, geography or public health.

The Research Assistant–I requirement specifies four years of experience after postgraduation / Ph.D., while Research Assistant–II requires one year of experience after postgraduation. These requirements may be relaxed in deserving cases. Applicants must be below 35 years on the advertisement date; existing internal employees have no age limit.

Application and supporting papers

• Complete the prescribed online form and attach an updated Curriculum Vitae.
• Provide self-attested qualification and experience certificates, along with the S.S.C. or equivalent certificate supporting date of birth.
• For the OBC post, attach the caste certificate and valid Government of India-format Non-Creamy Layer Certificate.
• Foreign-degree holders must provide AIU equivalence certification. Serving applicants must apply through the proper channel with an employer's no objection certificate.
• Pay Rs. 236 online and submit before the closing time.

Original certificates must be presented at the interview rather than sent with the application. Any subsequent address change must be communicated to the Registrar at GIPE, 846, Shivajinagar, Pune – 411 004.

Screening and appointment conditions

The Screening Committee determines interview shortlisting, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a call. Interview invitations are sent only through email to shortlisted applicants. No interview date has been specified, and no TA/DA is payable for attending the interview or joining.

Contracts are renewed at least annually according to performance, without any commitment to regularization. Incomplete applications or missing prescribed testimonials can lead to rejection. Incorrect or misleading information can result in disqualification, including during service.