IDSA Research Recruitment 2025-26 Apply for 09 Vacancies Last Date 24 December

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Overview

Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) in New Delhi invites applications for 09 civilian research expert positions, including Research Fellow (04), Associate Fellow (04), and Research Analyst (01). Eligible candidates must apply online by December 24, 2025.

Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 09
Post Name: Research Fellow (04), Associate Fellow (04), Research Analyst (01)
Organization: Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA)
Job Location: New Delhi

Post Name	Total Vacancies
Research Fellow	04
Associate Fellow	04
Research Analyst	1

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Research Fellow (UR, OBC, ST):
- Ph.D. or M.Phil. or Masters Degree at least Second Division in Social Sciences, Public Policy, International Relations, Strategic Affairs, Development Studies.
- Research experience of 05 years for UR, 08 years for OBC, and 10 years for ST.
Associate Fellow:
- Ph.D. or M.Phil. or Masters Degree at least Second Division in relevant fields.
- Research experience of 02 years (UR), 03 years (OBC), and 04 years (ST).
Research Analyst (UR):
- Masters Degree with First Division in Social Sciences or allied fields.
- Preference to candidates with M.Phil. or Ph.D. in relevant areas.

Age Limit:

Minimum Age: Not specified
Maximum Age:
- Research Fellow: Not more than 50 years as on January 1, 2026.
- Associate Fellow: Not more than 45 years as on January 1, 2026.
- Research Analyst: Not more than 35 years as on January 1, 2026.
Age Relaxation: As per Government rules applicable for reserved categories.

Important Dates

Notification Release: [Not specified]
Application Start Date: [Not specified]
Last Date to Apply: December 24, 2025 (by 05:00 PM)
Exam Date: To be announced

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

Research Fellow: Pay Level 12 ₹78,800 - 2,09,200 + allowances
Associate Fellow: Pay Level 10 ₹56,100 - 1,77,500 + allowances
Research Analyst: Fixed ₹35,400 (equivalent to Pay Level 6) + allowances

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

Shortlisting of Applications
Personal Interview

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the prescribed Google Form by visiting:

Visit the official website.
Fill out and submit the application form before December 24, 2025 (by 05:00 PM).

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