Job Openings at IEG: Field Investigator, Research Investigator, Data Assistant

Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) is an autonomous research and training institution. It was established in 1952. IEG invites applications for contractual positions in its Population Research Centre (PRC). The institute is located at Delhi Enclave, North Campus, Delhi. IEG is seeking candidates for the roles of Field Investigator, Research Investigator, and Data Assistant. The selection will be through a Walk-in-Interview on April 15, 2025. These positions are initially for a one-year contract, extendable based on performance and PRC requirements. Below are the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and application process.

Important Dates

Walk-in-Interview Date: April 15, 2025
Interview Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: Population Research Centre Conference Room, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi Enclave, North Campus, Delhi – 110007

Vacancy Details

IEG is recruiting for the following contractual positions in the Population Research Centre:

S.No	Name of the Post	No. of Posts	Category	Pay Level (7th CPC)	Duration
1	Field Investigator	1	OBC	Pay Matrix Level-7	1 year (extendable)
2	Research Investigator	1	ST	Pay Matrix Level-7	1 year (extendable)
3	Data Assistant	1	OBC	Pay Matrix Level-5	1 year (extendable)

Notes:

The tenure may be extended based on candidate performance and PRC requirements.
Positions include usual allowances as per IEG norms.
Mandatory fieldwork across different parts of India is required.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:
- Maximum 35 years as on April 15, 2025.
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules for reserved categories.
Educational Qualification & Experience:
- Field Investigator / Research Investigator:
  - Minimum: Second-class Postgraduate Degree in Demography, Population Studies, Statistics, or Economics. A degree in Mathematics, Operational Research, or Psychology is also acceptable. Sociology, Anthropology, or Public Health degrees qualify as well. Alternatively, a degree in Geography, Social Work, or Development Studies from a recognized institute/university is required.
  - Desired Skills: Knowledge of quantitative techniques and software like STATA, SPSS, R, or EVIEWS; familiarity with large-scale datasets (e.g., NFHS, LASI, Census, NSSO).
  - Preferred Experience: Data collection and analysis. Experience in field surveys is important. Familiarity with Reproductive and Child Health is preferred. Knowledge of National Health Mission (NHM) programs is required. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) skills are essential. Report writing with mixed qualitative and quantitative data is necessary.
  - Roles: Routine M&E activities, fieldwork, report writing, and primary/secondary data research.
- Data Assistant:
  - Minimum: Second-class Graduate Degree in Statistics, Economics, or Mathematics from a recognized institute or university. Other relevant disciplines with strong data handling skills are also eligible.
  - Desired Skills: Knowledge of MS Office Suite, statistical software (STATA, SPSS, R, EVIEWS, SQL, Python), and large-scale datasets (e.g., NFHS, LASI, Census, NSSO); report design using Canva, online database management, IT-related work.
  - Preferred Experience: Data collection/analysis, field surveys, and primary data handling.
  - Roles: Fieldwork, report writing, and primary/secondary data research.

Compensation

Pay Levels:
- Field Investigator & Research Investigator: Pay Matrix Level-7 (7th CPC).
- Data Assistant: Pay Matrix Level-5 (7th CPC).
Allowances: Usual allowances as admissible at IEG.
Contract Terms: One-year contract, terminable by either party with one-month notice; extendable based on performance.

How to Apply

Walk-in-Interview:
- Date: April 15, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Venue: Population Research Centre Conference Room, IEG, University of Delhi Enclave, North Campus, Delhi – 110007
Requirements:
- Bring a hard copy of your bio-data.
- No prior registration or online application is required.
- No further communication will be sent regarding the interview.

Selection Process

Walk-in-Interview: Candidates will be assessed based on qualifications and experience. Their suitability for the role will also be evaluated during the interview on April 15, 2025.
Fieldwork Requirement: Selected candidates must undertake mandatory fieldwork across India.
IEG reserves the right not to fill any position if circumstances warrant.

Job Location

Base Location: Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi.
Fieldwork: Mandatory travel to different parts of India as per project requirements.

Important Notes

Candidates must be prepared for extensive fieldwork.
Reservations apply as per Government of India norms (OBC/ST categories specified).
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.