Internal Police Reforms Project
State Research Associate (Punjab)
Date: 11.03.2026
Applications are invited for the position of State Research Associate (Punjab) on a contractual basis:
Organisation- Indian Police Foundation
Number of Positions: 1
Tenure- This position is offered initially for 1 year (but extendable)
Project: Internal Police Reforms Project
Location- Chandigarh, Punjab but he/she will be required to travel to various districts in Punjab and other States including Delhi & stay for 15-20 days, continuously as and when required.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Bachelors or higher degree in Police Sciences/Social Sciences / law/ Criminology etc.
- Experience in research and data analysis skills (both qualitative and quantitative)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Punjabi, English and Hindi.
- High level of proficiency in computer skills.
Desirable:
- Knowledge about police domain, law and procedures
- Age preferably below 35 years
- Possession of own Laptop
- Preference will also be given to candidates who can join within 07 days.
Salary/Perks:
- Monthly salary of Rs 40,000/- per month with 5% annual increment.
- Transport allowance of Rs 5,000/- per month.
- Reimbursement of travel and accommodation during visit other States and IPF HQ Delhi as per the entitlement fixed by IPF
- Other service conditions will be governed by IPF HR and other policies
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a written exam and an interview to be held on 1st & 2nd April 2026 at IPF HQ Delhi.
How to apply
- Please visit https://www.policefoundationindia.org/careers to access the application form and guidelines for submitting your application.
- For any queries or concerns, you can contact us at recruitment.tpfi@gmail.com or call us at 9625878853
- Deadline for submission of application through email: 25th March 2026 till 5:00 PM Only.
- Selected candidates (based on scrutiny of application forms) will be informed via email to appear for Written examination & Interview.
Dr. Ish Kumar IPS (retd)
Project Director
Internal Police Reforms Project, IPF
The Research Associate will work closely with the State Supervisor Punjab, State Nodal officer Punjab & IPF Central team. This role requires that the candidate is skilled both in research and project management and is acquainted with police working.
Responsibilities:
A. Field Data collection: as and when required.
B. Data Analysis
Assist in data analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) using all three research tools and report writing:
a) Survey Questionnaires
b) Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
c) In-Depth Interviews
C. Baseline & Endline Evaluations
Assist the Independent Agency in the conduct of Baseline & Endline evaluation in selected Police Stations in Punjab.
D. Desk Research
Related to project focus areas/others to find out best policing practices & SOPs.
E. Drafting of State Change Manual & its revision
Actively participate in the development of the Punjab State Change Manual (recommendations/SOPs to improve policing in the Punjab state at Police Station level).
F. Conduct of Training Programs
1. Assist in the preparation of training material (Bilingual) in consultation with State Supervisors and Project directorate.
2. Assist in organizing the training programs for police personnel of 30 Police stations in three selected districts (Both initial & refresher training).
G. Meetings
Assist in organizing the meetings with police officers/Experts/NGOs/Stakeholders & others.
H. Fieldwork- visits to Police stations and States
a) Best Practices Visits:
Accompany the State Supervisors during visits to other states to identify and document best practices relevant to the project focus areas.
b) Project Monitoring & Handholding
1. Briefing of the police personnel and officers of selected districts and police stations on the Change Manual & project implementation in the selected 30 Police stations.
2. Accompany the State Supervisors during field visits to police stations, assisting in the documentation of project implementation, identification of gaps, and field-level issues.
I. Documentation
- Meeting Minutes: Prepare minutes of meetings, discussions and workshops, summarizing key points, action items and follow-up steps.
- Citizen Feedback: Collect feedback from people visiting police stations about their experience and satisfaction.
- Police Station Staff Feedback: Take recommendations and feedback from the staff of concerned police stations on various issues, service delivery, challenges, and suggestions.
J. Reporting
- Submit desk research on fortnightly basis.
- Assisting State Supervisor & Central Team in the preparation of:
- Reports to concerned State DGP and State Nodal officer on public issues/ grievances, based on data analysis of Public Consultation Meetings.
- Project Progress reports: Compile field reports and prepare comprehensive fortnightly/monthly project progress reports for submission to the IPF Headquarters and State Police Nodal Officer.
- Final Project Reports to DGP & donor agency.
- Any other report as required.
K. Communication & Coordination:
Correspond with State Police, Project Hqr. etc. and others: Act as a liaison between the project team at Delhi, the State Supervisor and with Nodal officers, SSPs and SHOs of the two districts in the state police, ensuring smooth communication, information exchange and prompt follow up.
L. Miscellaneous:
- Report to State Supervisor- Punjab on day-to-day basis.
- Attend to other tasks related to the project (Admin/Finance) as assigned by PD/PC/SS or APC from time to time.
Dr. Ish Kumar IPS (retd)
Project Director
Internal Police Reforms Project, IPF