Researcher

Location - New Delhi

Job Type - Full time

Date of Joining - Immediate (preferable)

Remuneration - Commensurate with relevant experience

About the role

IJR is seeking researchers to join its team in Delhi. The role involves collecting and analysing publicly available data including through Right to Information requests to evaluate justice delivery systems in states and select cities. This work will support IJR’s broader goal of generating evidence-based insights to improve the efficiency and equity of justice delivery in India.

Key Responsibilities

● Identifying, collating and evaluating quantitative data from varied sources on budgets, infrastructure, human resources, workload diversity, and trends toward creating a credible matrix for assessing and comparing justice delivery within specific jurisdictions;

● Reviewing and keeping up to date on policy, and practice, mandates, benchmarks and trends related to various sub-systems of justice delivery;

● Producing high-quality research outputs, including briefs, reports, and updates for publication on relevant themes;

● Creating and presenting the work for and to varied audiences and forums;

● Contributing to overall project’s research, publications, dissemination and advocacy

● Engaging with state functionaries and civil society actors on matters relevant to the IJRs work;

● Undertaking administrative tasks including taking meeting minutes, calendar management and setting reminders and any other work that may be necessary to further the aims of the project

Eligibility criteria

Qualifications & skills

● 1-3 years experience in research and analysis of the criminal justice system, public policy, governance or related discipline and/or an advanced degree in law, public policy, social sciences, or a related field.

● Knowledge of data analysis, research methods and RTI related data collection , preferably within the justice sector

● Proficiency in using statistical tools (Excel, SPSS, etc.) and working with large datasets.

● Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably another Indian language

● Ability to take initiative, organise work, produce high-quality outputs within deadlines and work with minimal supervision.

● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

How to Apply

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Interested candidates must submit:

● An updated CV

● Two references with direct knowledge of your work

● Two original writing samples (1000 words each)

Application Deadline - 20th July 2026

Incomplete applications will not be considered

About the IJR

The India Justice Report (IJR) is a collaborative effort undertaken by DAKSH, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, Common Cause, Centre for Social Justice, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and TISS-Prayas. First published in 2019, each biennial report tracks improvements and persisting deficits in each state’s structural and financial capacity to deliver justice based on quantitative measurements of budgets, human resources, infrastructure, workload, and diversity across police, judiciary, prisons, legal aid and Human Rights Commissions for all 36 states and UTs. The IJR has now also expanded into other areas of the justice system like juvenile justice, justice in urban settings and consumer protection.