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IDSA Associate Fellow Recruitment 2025
IDSA invites applications for Associate Fellow positions in various disciplines. Eligible candidates with MA and 4+ years experience can apply by 24 December 2025.
Overview
| Organization | Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Associate Fellow |
| Total Posts | 4 |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Advt No. | N/A |
Important Dates
| Last Date | 2025-12-24 |
|---|
Eligibility
| Qualification | MA in relevant subjects such as Anthropology, Defence Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Geography, History, International Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Policy, Rural Development, Sociology, etc. |
|---|---|
| Age Limit General | 0-45 |
Posts
| Total Posts | 4 |
|---|---|
| Associate Fellow | 4 |
Selection Process
- 1.) Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications and experience beyond the minimum requirements.
- 2.) Interview where shortlisted candidates must present original certificates for verification.
How To Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official IDSA website and fill the Google Form application link.
- Step 2: Submit the completed application along with covering letter, prescribed form, CV, research proposal, two reference letters, NOC (if employed), writing samples, and caste/OBC/disability certificates (if applicable) by 24 December 2025, 5 PM.
Location
Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Details
The Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Associate Fellow. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply online through the official Google Form link. The last date for submission is 24 December 2025.
Overview
IDSA is a premier think tank in India focusing on strategic and defence studies. This recruitment aims to fill 4 vacancies for Associate Fellows. The selected candidates will be based in New Delhi and will contribute to research and analysis in their respective fields.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess an MA degree in a relevant discipline. The accepted specializations include Anthropology, Defence and Strategic Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Geography, History, International Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Policy, Rural Development, Sociology, and related fields.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for applicants is 45 years. Age relaxation may apply as per government norms.
Experience
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience is required beyond the minimum qualification.
Salary
The selected Associate Fellows will receive a salary in the range of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month (likely Level 11 of pay matrix).
Selection Process
The selection involves two stages:
- Shortlisting of candidates based on their qualifications, experience, and research proposal.
- Interview where shortlisted candidates must present original documents for verification. Outstation candidates will be reimbursed AC-III tier train fare.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply via the Google Form link available on the IDSA website. The application must include:
- Covering letter
- Prescribed application form
- Detailed CV
- Research proposal (max 2000 words in IDSA format)
- Two reference letters (not required for internal candidates)
- Two single-authored published writing samples
- NOC from current employer (if employed in government/autonomous body)
- List of publications
- Caste/OBC/disability certificates (if applicable) in Government of India format
All documents must be submitted by 24 December 2025, 5 PM. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for application | 24 December 2025 |
For more details, candidates are advised to read the official notification on the IDSA website.
FAQ
The selection involves shortlisting based on qualifications and experience, followed by an interview. Shortlisted candidates must attend the interview at MP-IDSA, Delhi with original documents.
The maximum age limit is 45 years as of the application deadline.
Candidates must have an MA degree in a relevant discipline such as Defence Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, History, etc.
No application fee is mentioned for any category.
Yes, but they must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer in the prescribed format.
The position is based at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) in New Delhi.