Summary
The Labour Bureau, Chandigarh, has aspiring recruitment for attempting Investigators Grade-I against its Ministry of Labour and Employment. This is one of the permanent Group B Gazetted Posts, and hence, this is quite respectable entry point especially for those trained in economics / statistics / or other social sciences. Selected candidates will coordinate data collection activities, examine statistical information, and assist in research activities in labour economics.
The recruitment is from Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), and candidates need to apply online before the due date.
Details of Vacancies
- Position: Investigator Grade-I
- Number of Posts: 2
- UR: 1
- SC: 1
- Job Type: Permanent, Group B Gazetted
- Salary Grade: Level-07 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
- Maximum Age Limits:
- UR: 30 years
- SC: 35 years
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Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who wish to apply must fulfill these requirements below to be eligible under Investigator Grade-I:
Essential Educational Qualifications:
- Masters of arts in any one of these fields:
- Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics
- Mathematics / Statistics / Commerce (with an optional course in Economics)
Candidates with previous research experience in labor market studies, analysis of data, or statistical modeling are preferred.
Job Responsibilities
The selected candidates will assist in:
- Supervising Collection of Data:
- Ensure that the data collected from different sources is valid, real, and trustworthy.
- Facilitate primary data collection with field investigators.
- Analysis and Tabulation Related to Data:
- Verification and checking of takes.
- Help in preparing and reporting the labour statistics of the government.
- Drafting Reports:
- Analytical and descriptive in detailed reports on labour market research.
- Provide analysis on employment trends together with other economic indicators.
- Supporting Policy Formulation:
- Assist policymakers by supplying relevant economic and static data.
- Contribute to research endeavors in labour economics.
This position would require application of the knowledge in statistical methods, economic analysis, and research methodology.
Important Dates
- Date of Start of Online Application: April 13, 2025
- Last Date of Online Submission: May 2, 2025
- Last Date of Application Printing: May 2, 2025
- Last Date to Determine Eligibility: Closing date of online application submission
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Selection Procedure
It would be on the basis of the performance of that candidate in an interview at UPSE. The interview date will be intimated separately to the candidates shortlisted.
Interviews likely successful candidates have to bring a hard copy of submitted online application form with original documents for verification.
How to Apply
Apply online using the UPSC official website:
👉 https://www.upsconline.nic.i
Application Process:
- For recruitment to such a study on labour statistics, an applicant must have to enter the UPSC online recruitment application (ORA) system.
- Register and log in. Fill in the application form on the system with true input.
- Upload certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee (if any) and submit. Make a printout of the final submitted application for future use.
Document Upload Guidelines:
Candidates have to upload the following documents scanned in PDF format:
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational qualification certificates
- Experience certificates, wherever applicable
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
📌 Note: Documents like Pay Slips, Resumes, Appointment Letters, and unsigned Experience Certificates will not be accepted.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹25/-
- Female/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Exempted from fee
Payment can be made through:
- SBI branch cash deposit
- Net banking facility
- Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card
- UPI payment
How to apply for this work?
This is a great opportunity for someone to work in a government research and data analysis function. This will offer:
✔ Job Security-Permanent Government Position
✔ Competitive Salary-As per Level-07 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
✔ Room for Career Growth-Work as a key player in research on labour and employment in India
✔ Opportunity to make an Impact-Participate in the statutory design of labour policies through important data insights
If you have the necessary qualifications and are keen in Economic Research and Data Analysis, apply now to take your career to the next level!
📌Apply now to join India’s Labour Bureau!