Population Research Centre (PRC), Lucknow Recruitment 2025

Population Research Centre (PRC), Lucknow has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Research Investigator, Data Assistant, Research Fellow. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

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Deadline

30th December

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Published

24th December 2025

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Population Research Centre Recruitment 2025 – Detailed Notification

The Population Research Centre (PRC), Department of Economics, University of Lucknow, established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for multiple temporary, regular, and contractual posts under different advertisement numbers. Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for appointment/selection to various posts in the Population Research Centre, University of Lucknow.

Organization Details

Organization Name: Population Research Centre (PRC), Department of Economics, University of Lucknow

Post Names & Vacancies

Post Name	Nature of Post	Total Vacancies
Research Investigator	Regular	03
Research Investigator	Contractual	01
Data Assistant / Computer cum Tabulator	Contractual	04
Research Fellow – I	Contractual	01
Research Fellow – II	Contractual	01

Job Location

City: Lucknow
State: Uttar Pradesh
Country: India
Postal Code: 226007
Address: Population Research Centre, Department of Economics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226007

Salary / Pay Scale Details

Post	Pay / Salary
Research Investigator (Regular)	Pay Level-7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 + admissible allowances
Research Investigator (Contractual)	Consolidated fixed pay ₹75,115 per month
Data Assistant / Computer cum Tabulator	Consolidated fixed pay ₹42,465 per month
Research Fellow – I	Consolidated fixed pay ₹28,000 per month
Research Fellow – II	Consolidated fixed pay ₹25,000 per month

Allowances will be admissible as per PRC guidelines wherever applicable.

Important Dates

Notification Date: 26 November 2025
Last Date to Apply: 30 December 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Post Graduate Degree in Demography / Population Studies / Statistics / Economics / Mathematics / Sociology / Social Work / Psychology / Anthropology / Geography or Public Health from a recognized institution or university, as applicable to the post.

Experience Requirements

Research Investigator: Minimum 3 years experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
Research Fellow – I: Minimum 4 years experience after Post Graduation or Ph.D. (relaxable).
Research Fellow – II: Minimum 1 year experience after Post Graduation (relaxable).
Data Assistant: Experience in data handling using statistical packages such as SPSS, STATA, R, SAS, etc.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 / 21 years (post-wise)
Maximum Age: 40 years as on the last date of application
Age Relaxation: As per Uttar Pradesh State Government rules

Reservation Details

Reservation will be provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Uttar Pradesh State Government norms. Candidates must submit valid category certificates along with the application form.

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
Unreserved / OBC	₹1000
SC / ST	₹700
PwBD	No Fee

The application fee must be paid through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Finance Officer, University of Lucknow, payable at Lucknow. No application fee shall be charged for contractual Research Fellow posts.

Selection Process

Selection will be carried out as per the orders of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, University of Lucknow.
Shortlisting followed by Interview.
Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview call.

Application Process

Download and fill the prescribed application form.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
Attach Demand Draft (if applicable).
Send the complete application by Registered Post to:
Director, Population Research Centre,
Department of Economics,
University of Lucknow,
Lucknow – 226007, Uttar Pradesh

Applications received after the last date or without required documents will be rejected. Government employees must apply through proper channel with NOC.

Helpline & Contact Information

Mobile: +91-9415393757
Email: drvinodsingheconomics@gmail.com

Other Important Instructions

All posts are temporary and linked to PRC scheme continuation.
Original documents will be verified at the time of interview.
The PRC reserves the right to modify, cancel, or suspend the recruitment process.
Any corrigendum or update will be published on the official websites only.