State Research Associate - Tamil Nadu

Job description

Indian Police Foundation
Internal Police Reforms Project
STATE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (TAMIL NADU)

Applications are invited for the position of  State   Research Associate Tamil Nadu  on a contractual basis:

Organisation-  Indian Police Foundation
Number of Positions:  1
Tenure-  This position is offered initially for till 30th April 2027 (extendable till 31st December 2027)
Project:  Internal Police Reforms Project
Location - Chennai, Tamil Nadu but he/she will be required to travel to various districts in Chennai and other States including Delhi & stay for 5-6 weeks, continuously as and when required.

Qualifications:

Essential:
i. Educational

Qualification:

M.A in Police Sciences/Criminology/Public Safety/Internal Security/Criminal law/Social Science/Social Work/or any other related field.
ii. Proficiency in data collection and data analysis (Qualitative & Quantitative)
iii. Proficiency in Report Writing
iv. Strong coordination skills for engagement with senior police officers, trainers, research staff, evaluation agencies & donor agency.
v. High level of proficiency in computer skills.
vi. Willingness and good health to undertake field visits as and when required.
vii. Good command over English and Tamil language.

Desirable:
i. Previous experience of working with Police organisations in any State/UT.
ii. 2-3 years of research experience (working in the domains of policing, criminology, citizen-centric policing, gender- and child-sensitive policing)
in universities, other research institutes, NGOs, think tanks, or consulting firms.
iii. Publications of Research papers/articles in various journals/magazines /Newspapers.
iv. Familiarity with
- a) Criminal laws (major & minor) & police procedures.
b) Relevant Supreme Court and High Court judgments, MHA & NHRC directives.

Salary and other Service Conditions
- 1. Monthly salary of Rs 40,000/- per month.
2. Transport allowance of Rs 5,000/- per month.
3. Reimbursement of travel and accommodation during visit to police stations, districts, States and to IPF HQ Delhi as per the entitlement fixed by IPF.
4. Other service conditions will be governed by IPF HR and other policies.

Selection Process:
Selection will be based on a written examination and an interview (if you clear the written exam) to be held on 2nd & 3rd July 2026 at Chennai, Tamil (exact venue will be informed in due course).

How to Apply

Please visit  https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).  for detailed guidelines:

Download the application form and fill it out electronically, along with updated CV in PDF format & send them to us at

If you have any queries, please get in touch with us at:  Or contact us at  (Admin Officer) &  (Project Coordinator)

Last date for online submission of applications 22nd June 2026 till 5:00 PM only.

Selected candidates (based on scrutiny of application forms) will be informed via email to appear for Written examination.

Annexure A

Job Description:

Roles and Responsibilities of State Research Associate (Tamil Nadu)

Job Description
The role of the State Research Associate (Tamil Nadu) involves coordinating both the research and operational components of the Internal Police Reforms Project. Working closely with the Project Director (PD), Project Coordinator (PC), Senior Researcher and State Supervisor Tamil Nadu, the State Research Associate (Tamil Nadu) will play a key role in project planning, research, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and documentation for Tamil Nadu state.

State Research Associate will be stationed at Chennai, Tamil Nadu but will be required to travel to various districts in Tamil Nadu and other States including IPF Headquarter Delhi as and when required & stay for 5-6 weeks, on need basis.

Roles and Responsibilities
- 1.Field Data Collection:  as and when required

2. Data Analysis
i. Assist and supervise the data analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) of data collection from various stakeholders in Tamil Nadu using all three research tools:
a) Survey Questionnaires
b) Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
c) In-Depth Interviews
ii. He/she will coordinate with Centre for Good Governance, Hyderabad which has been entrusted with task of data analysis for Tamil Nadu State.
iii. Formulation of Report to DGP on Public Grievances in Tamil Nadu State (based on data analysis).

3.
Desk Research
Related to project focus areas & best policing practices in various states.

4. Change Manual
i. Assist in the Formulation of Change Manual for Tamil Nadu State based on the Project Focus areas, best practice visits & desk research.
ii. Facilitate the vetting of draft Change Manual by the Experts its revision based on inputs.
iii. Presentation of Change Manual to the respective state DGPs/ State Nodal Officer.

5. Baseline and Endline Evaluation
i. Support and monitor the execution of Baseline and Endline evaluations by independent agency in selected police stations in Tamil Nadu.
ii. Guide in the formulation of Data Collection Tools by evaluation agencies.
iii. Work on evaluation parameters, selection of…