Indian Police Foundation Recruitment 2026: Research Positions

The Indian Police Foundation (IPF) has invited applications for Assistant Project Coordinator (Research) / Senior Researcher on a contractual basis under its Internal Police Reforms Project.

Job Details

• Vacancies: 1
• Location: Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
• Field Work: Punjab, Telangana and Tamil Nadu
• Contract: 1 year, extendable
• Last Date: 5 October 2026, 4:00 PM

Eligibility

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Police Sciences, Criminology, Public Safety or a related field. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is desirable.

For the Assistant Project Coordinator position, candidates should generally have 3+ years of relevant research experience. Candidates with less experience may be considered for the Senior Researcher position.

Experience in social research, quantitative/qualitative data analysis, SPSS/STATA, research tools, report writing and field research will be relevant.

Salary

• Assistant Project Coordinator: ₹75,000/month
• • Senior Researcher: ₹60,000/month

Both positions include a transport allowance of ₹5,000.

Selection Process

The selection process includes a written examination followed by an interview. The examination and interview are scheduled for 15–16 October 2026 at IPF Headquarters, New Delhi.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should complete the prescribed application form and submit it along with an updated CV to the recruitment email specified by IPF.

Candidates should refer to the official recruitment notice for complete eligibility and application instructions.