Research Officer – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, or Mathematics.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of experience in conducting survey or research in the field of social welfare.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes invites applications for 2 Research Officer vacancies to handle tribal welfare research and grievance petitions. The post offers a monthly pay scale under Level 8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix and requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, or Anthropology. Candidates must have 2 years of experience in conducting surveys or research in social welfare. This role is vital for the protection and advancement of Scheduled Tribes through data-driven policy analysis.
- The maximum age limit for Unreserved candidates is 30 years.
- Selection involves an interview with a minimum suitability mark of 50 for UR.
- Candidates must have 2 years of experience in social welfare research and report preparation.
- The post is permanent and based in New Delhi with All India Service liability.
- Application must be submitted online by June 12, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 8 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Essential and Desirable Qualifications Recruitment Test (RT) or Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) if applicable Personal Interview
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Reservation
Reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India norms.
Specific posts in Ladakh follow the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 as extended to the UT.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Log in using the URN and fill out the post-specific application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates in PDF format.
- Capture a live photo and upload a scanned signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the application fee of ₹25 online (if applicable) using Visa/Master/Rupay/UPI or Net Banking.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary is at Level 8 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
A Master's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, or Mathematics is required.
The maximum age limit is 30 years for Unreserved candidates.