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Ministry of Finance Recruitment 2026

Ministry of Finance TPRU Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – 2 Posts

Tax Policy Research Unit has invited applications for Research Fellow positions in Information Technology and Economics on a temporary full-time contractual basis.

02 Total Posts

₹70,000 Monthly Remuneration

31 July 2026 Last Date

The Tax Policy Research Unit (TPRU), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has released an official advertisement for the engagement of two Research Fellows.

One position is available in the Information Technology domain and one position is available in the Economics domain. Applications must be submitted through the official TPRU email address only.

📢 Latest Update: TPRU has invited applications from eligible candidates with relevant qualifications and one to five years of professional experience for its Research Fellow engagement.

⏰ Application Deadline: The completed application in the prescribed Annexure-B format must be emailed on or before 31 July 2026.

⚠️ Application Mode: Applications must be sent by email to tpru.admin@gov.in. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be entertained.

📋 TPRU Research Fellow Recruitment Overview

Organization	Tax Policy Research Unit
Short Name	TPRU
Department	Department of Revenue
Ministry	Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Notification Number	TPRU/2020-21/Research Fellows/44
Notification Date	07 July 2026
Post Name	Research Fellow
Domains	Information Technology and Economics
Total Vacancies	02 Posts
Engagement Type	Temporary, Full-Time Contractual Engagement
Initial Contract Period	One Year
Monthly Remuneration	₹70,000 All-Inclusive
Application Mode	Email Application Only
Job Location	New Delhi
Last Date	31 July 2026
Official Website	dor.gov.in

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Official Notification Date	07 July 2026
Application Submission Starts	07 July 2026
Last Date to Send Application by Email	31 July 2026
Age Calculation Date	31 July 2026
Shortlisting or Selection Date	Will be communicated to shortlisted candidates

Candidates are advised to email their application before the final date instead of waiting until the last day.

🏢 Domain-Wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	Domain	Vacancies	Maximum Age
Research Fellow	Information Technology	01	32 Years
Research Fellow	Economics	01	32 Years
Total		02	As on 31 July 2026

💻 Research Fellow – Information Technology Eligibility

Eligibility Component	Requirement
Educational Qualification	B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications or a related stream.
Professional Experience	One to five years of programming experience.
Database Skills	Ability and experience in handling large databases.
Programming Skills	Thorough knowledge and programming ability in Python or R.

📈 Research Fellow – Economics Eligibility

Eligibility Component	Requirement
Educational Qualification	Master’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Economics, Finance or Business Administration.
Professional Experience	One to five years of research and report-writing experience or equivalent professional experience.
Database Skills	Ability and experience in handling large databases.
Statistical Tools	Experience with econometric and statistical tools such as E-Views, STATA, SPSS or R.

🎂 Age Limit

32 Years Maximum Age

31.07.2026 Age Calculation Date

01.08.1994 Earliest Birth Date

The applicant must not be more than 32 years old as on 31 July 2026. The candidate must have been born not earlier than 1 August 1994.

💰 Salary and Remuneration

₹70,000 Monthly Remuneration

All-Inclusive Payment Type

Up to 10% Annual Enhancement

Selected Research Fellows will receive an all-inclusive remuneration of ₹70,000 per month.

In case the contract is extended after the first year, remuneration may be reviewed according to performance. Annual enhancement may be approved up to 5% for significant contribution and up to 10% in exceptional cases.

The total enhancement in remuneration cannot exceed 10% annually, and the remuneration cannot exceed 1.35 times the initial amount.

⏳ Contract Period and Work Conditions

1 Year Initial Engagement

Extendable Based on Review

Full-Time Engagement Nature

• The initial engagement will be for a fixed period of one year.
• The engagement may be extended following a satisfactory annual performance review.
• The appointment is temporary and full-time.
• The Research Fellow cannot accept another assignment during the period of engagement with TPRU.
• The selected candidate will be subject to confidentiality and integrity requirements.

🗓️ Leave and Other Benefits

Benefit or Condition	Details
Leave	16 days of leave on a pro-rata basis.
Leave Carry Forward	Unused leave cannot be carried forward if the tenure is extended.
TA/DA	No TA or DA is admissible for joining or completing the assignment.
Accommodation	No accommodation facility will be provided.
Medical or CGHS	No medical reimbursement or CGHS facility is admissible.
Tax Deduction	Applicable income tax or other tax will be deducted at source.

✅ Selection Process

Stage 1 Application Screening

Stage 2 Shortlisting

Stage 3 Selection Assessment

• A Screening Committee will examine applications according to the prescribed eligibility criteria.
• The committee may shortlist a panel of at least three eligible applicants for each vacancy.
• The Selection Committee may devise its own method for evaluating suitable candidates.
• TPRU may maintain a reserve panel valid for one year from the date of recommendation.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed separately about the selection procedure.

🔎 Research Fellow Scope of Work

• Work under the guidance and supervision of an assigned TPRU officer.
• Conduct research and prepare analytical or research papers on approved subjects.
• Study taxation issues and economic aspects of direct and indirect taxes.
• Undertake sectoral analysis of services, GST sectors and other taxation areas.
• Conduct research relating to personal income tax, corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing and capital gains.
• Assist with tax-economic models, revenue forecasting and tax-gap studies.
• Examine monetary and fiscal policy, foreign direct investment, inflation and interest-rate trends.
• Use public databases, TPRU data and recognised research resources.

📝 Monthly Research Targets

Paper Completion Timeline	One month
Suggested Paper Length	3,500 to 5,000 words or up to 10 pages
Presentation Duration	Approximately 15 minutes
Monthly Target	One research or analytical paper, subject to modification by the supervising officer.
Expected Content	Tables, data, analysis, graphs, charts and research findings.

💳 Application Fee

No Fee Mentioned: The official TPRU advertisement does not prescribe an application or examination fee.

📄 Application Details and Documents

• Completed Annexure-B application form.
• Recent self-attested passport-size photograph.
• Date-of-birth details.
• Permanent and present-address details.
• Active contact number and email address.
• Educational qualification details from the latest degree to Class 10.
• Professional experience details in reverse chronological order.
• List of relevant technical and academic publications.
• Details of relevant assignments undertaken during recent years.
• Brief note explaining the applicant’s suitability for the position.
• Supporting educational and experience certificates, where applicable.

Mention the correct domain—Information Technology or Economics—in the application form and email subject.

💻 How to Apply by Email

1. Visit the official Department of Revenue website using the links provided below.
2. Download the TPRU Research Fellow official notification PDF.
3. Read the eligibility, domain requirements, age limit, remuneration and contractual conditions carefully.
4. Open Annexure-B on the final page of the official notification.
5. Prepare the application in the prescribed Annexure-B format.
6. Clearly mention whether you are applying for the Information Technology or Economics domain.
7. Enter your personal, educational, experience and publication details correctly.
8. Affix or include a recent self-attested photograph in the application.
9. Sign the completed application and scan it clearly in PDF format.
10. Attach the completed application and relevant supporting documents to the email.
11. Use the prescribed email subject containing your name and the domain for which you are applying.
12. Email the application to tpru.admin@gov.in on or before 31 July 2026.
13. Keep the sent-email confirmation and a copy of the application for future reference.

📧 Official Application Email Details

Application Email:
tpru.admin@gov.in

Email Subject:
Application for Research Fellow along with Candidate’s Name and Domain Name for which he/she is applying

Application Deadline:
31 July 2026

Address the completed application to the Head, Tax Policy Research Unit, and send it only to the official email address stated above.

☎️ Official Contact Details

Telephone Number	011-21401973
Enquiry Time	2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Enquiry Days	Monday to Friday on working days
Application Email	tpru.admin@gov.in

📧 Send Application Email 📄 Notification & Form 🌐 Official Notice Page

🔗 Important Links

Link Name	Official Link
Send Application by Email	Open Email
Official Notification	Download PDF
Annexure-B Application Form	View Application Form
Department of Revenue What's New	View Notice
Department of Revenue Website	Visit Website

Important Note: Candidates must confirm their domain-specific qualification, experience, programming or econometric skills, age and contractual conditions from the official notification. The application must be prepared in Annexure-B format and emailed only to tpru.admin@gov.in before the deadline. ResultPass.in provides this information as a quick recruitment update.

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