GIPE Research Associate Recruitment 2026 for 1 PostRe-Advertisement

• Essential: BSc or BA in Economics, Sociology, Statistics or Social Work, and MSc or MA in Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Social Work, Demography or Public Policy.
• Essential: Knowledge of spoken and written Marathi.
• Desirable: A Ph.D. in Economics, Development Studies or Demography, with experience and training in development issues and qualitative techniques; or at least one year of experience as a research assistant on tribal or development-related projects.

• Check the re-advertisement and confirm that you meet the education, language and age requirements.
• Apply online and pay the Rs. 236 application fee by 23 November 2026, 6.00 p.m.
• The notice does not provide a specific application link, form or list of documents to attach; check the GIPE website for application details.

About the recruitment

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics has issued a re-advertisement for one temporary Research Associate position. The notice, dated 6 November 2026, carries the reference GIPE-ADVT-ITDP PROJECT – NOVEMBER 2026. The position is attached to the project “Gap Assessment of ITDPs in Maharashtra”.

The project examines the gap between the intended objectives of area-based development and actual outcomes in tribal regions. The appointment is for six months and may be extended for another two months. Remuneration is Rs. 35,000 to 40,000 per month; the notice does not mention HRA or other allowances.

Eligibility at a glance

Applicants must be below 35 years of age. The notice does not specify the date on which age is assessed or any age relaxation. Both an undergraduate and a postgraduate qualification are required in the subject combinations listed for the post. Candidates must also know spoken and written Marathi.

The desirable criteria include a Ph.D. in Economics, Development Studies or Demography, with experience and training in development issues and qualitative techniques. Alternatively, the notice lists at least one year of research assistant experience on tribal or development-related projects. Candidates should read the notification for the full discipline-specific requirements.

Work and application

The role covers literature review, primary and secondary data collection, field work, tabulation, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and research assistance.

The application deadline is 23 November 2026 at 6.00 p.m., and the online fee is Rs. 236. The notice does not give an application start date, a specific application link, an application form or a list of attachments. Review the official re-advertisement and check the GIPE website for application details before the deadline. The selection process is not specified.