IDSA Recruitment 2024: Research Analyst/Special Assistant

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IDSA Recruitment 2024: The Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) has announced notification for the Research Analyst/Library cum Information Officer/Assistant Section Officer/Special Assistantย posts. There are 08 vacancies available for these posts. Candidates with Any Degree/M.Sc/M.Phil/PhD/PG Degree/Diploma qualifications areย eligible to apply for the job. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or beforeย 06 September 2024. The detailed eligibility and selection process for IDSA Jobs are explained below. Candidates can also try IRDAI Careers.

IDSA Recruitment

IDSA Jobs:

IDSA invites online applications from eligible candidates for the Research Analyst/Library cum Information Officer/Assistant Section Officer/Special Assistantย posts on a contractual basis. The age limit for these posts will be 35 to 50 years. The selected candidates will be given Rs. 35,400/- to 1,77,500/- per month. The selection process will be based on written/skill tests and interviews. The last date for applying for these posts by completing the Google form is 06 September 2024.ย Before applying for the post, candidates carefully read the job details below. The details mentioned below are the education qualification, age limit, age relaxation, application fee, selection process, and application process. If you still have doubts about IDSA vacancies, visit the official website for more details: https://www.idsa.in/.

IDSA Recruitment 2024 โ€“ Details:

Company Name Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
Job Role Research Analyst/Library cum Information Officer/Assistant Section Officer/Special Assistant
Job Category Govt Jobs
Qualification Any Degree/M.Sc/M.Phil/PhD/PG Degree/Diploma
Experience Experienced
Total Vacancies 08 Posts
Salary Rs. 35,400/- to 1,77,500/-
Job Location New Delhi
Application Mode Online (Google Form)
Last Date 06 September 2024
Official Website https://www.idsa.in/

Detailed Eligibility โ€“ IDSA Careers:

Educational Qualification:

Research Analyst:

Essential:ย 

  • Masterโ€™s Degree with a First Division in Science/Technology/ Social Sciences and allied fields such as public policy, international relations, strategic affairs, and development studies is essential
  • Preference shall be given to candidates who have a background in the respective fields and have completed an M.Phil. or Ph.D. in the desired area

Preferred:

  • Candidates with longer research experience and better educational qualifications.
  • Candidates who have completed a doctorate in a related subject and have published peer-reviewed work of high-order
  • Candidates with requisite work and research experience in think tanks, research institutes or universities

Professional Experience: Research experience in a think tank and published papers in respective areas of research matters

Desired Skill set:



  • Keen interest in analysing current national andย international affairs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to attend to detail
  • Work under strict deadlines
  • Flairย for teamwork

Duration:ย 

  • For a two-year term including a probationary period of initial six months from the date of joining the Institute.
  • Fresh term may be granted if applied for and subject to suitability assessed by the Institute.ย  This will not confer any right of permanence.

Library cum Information Officer:

Essential:



  • Masterโ€™s Degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade from any recognised university/ institute.
  • Computer Knowledge of MS- Office and library software.

Desirable:ย  PhD / M Phil Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation from any recognised university/institute.

Professional Experience:

  • Experience of at least 10 years in a managerial capacity in a library of any recognised university/institution of higher learning/library of a reputed research organisation.
  • Skilled in the usage of advanced library management software. Experience in managing hybrid library with vast knowledge of at least electronic resources/databases, use of modern information tools and experience in providing top-grade research-oriented library services.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Desired Skill Set:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to attend to detail
  • Work under strict deadlines
  • Flair for teamwork

Duration:ย For a fixed term of three years, including a probationary period of initial six months from the date of joining the Institute and this will not confer any right of permanence

Assistant Section Officer:

Essential:

  • Graduate/ Masters from a UGC-recognized university with a minimum 55% marks.
  • Minimum 08 years of administrative/similar experience in establishment.
  • Proficiency in computer especially MS Office, Excel and Internet etc.

Duration:

  • For a term of three years including a probationary period of initial six months from the date of joining the Institute
  • May be considered for fresh contract on completion of the tenure, based on performance and instituteโ€™s requirements, however, this will not confer any right of permanence

Special Assistant:

Essential:

  • Graduate from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks.
  • Minimum five years of experience as stenographer/ Personal Secretary in a reputed firm or govt. office.
  • Diploma/ certificate course from a reputed institute on subjects ofย stenography, shorthand, and related subjects.
  • Good working knowledge of computers, especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of Hindi / Devanagari Typing (preferable).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

Duration:ย For a fixed term of three years including a probationary period of initial six months from the date of joining the Institute and this will not confer any right of permanence

Age Limit (As on 06 September 2024):

  • Research Analyst: Not More than 35 yearsย (As on 01 September 2024)
  • Library cum Information Officer:ย Not more than 50 yearsย 
  • Assistant Section Officer:ย Not more than 40 yearsย 
  • Special Assistant:ย Not more than 40 yearsย 

Age Relaxation:ย 

  • Age relaxation is applicable as per the govt. norms for reserved category candidates.
  • PwD candidates applying against UR vacancies are allowed age relaxation as applicable to UR (PwD) only.

Salary Details:

  • Research Analyst: Rs. 35,400/-
  • Library cum Information Officer: Rs. 56,100/- to 1,77,500/-
  • Assistant Section Officer: Rs. 35,400/- to 1,12,400/-
  • Special Assistant: Rs. ย 35,400/- to 1, 12,400/-

IDSA Vacancies: 08 Posts

  • Research Analyst: 05 Posts (UR: 03, SC: 01, OBC: 01)
  • Library cum Information Officer: 01 Post (UR)
  • Assistant Section Officer: 01 Post (UR)
  • Special Assistant: 01 Post (UR)

Selection Process of IDSA Careers:

  • For Research Analyst:
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews at MP-IDSA, Delhi
  • For Library cum Information Officer:
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend written/skill test and interview at MP-IDSA, Delhi
  • For Assistant Section Officer:
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and interview at MP-IDSA, Delhi
  • For Special Assistant:
    • Shortlisted Candidates will be called for a written/skill test of stenography (at a speed of 80 w.p.m. in English shorthand and for the transcription of the same on computer at the rate of 40 w.p.m) and interview at Delhi.
  • At the time of the interview, certificates in original are to be produced in support of educational and age eligibility (and category, if applicable).

How to Apply for IDSA Recruitment 2024?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by completing the Google form on or beforeย 06 September 2024 (1700 hrs).

For More Details: Click here.

To Apply (Google Form):ย 

  • Research Analyst: Click here.
  • Library cum Information Officer/Assistant Section Officer/Special Assistant: Click here.

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