About the Role:

Pepup HR is hiring a Senior Political Researcher on behalf of its client, for their team based in Delhi. You will drive research for assigned states or campaigns and convert political, electoral and policy data into insights that shape campaign strategy, issue positioning and stakeholder engagement. The role suits professionals with first-hand exposure to politics and governance who can work independently and deliver decision-ready recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead research on political trends, electoral dynamics, policy and legislative developments, and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
- Prepare briefing notes, reports and presentations for internal and client discussions.
- Analyse surveys, election results, socio-economic statistics, government reports and media coverage to identify insights aligned with client objectives.
- Build and maintain accurate databases of political and policy information.
- Track national and state-level developments, including parliamentary and legislative proceedings, and provide timely analysis.
- Use knowledge of legislative processes to support stakeholder mapping and issue analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and guide junior researchers.



− Present findings and recommendations confidently to senior leadership and clients.

Required Qualifications

- Master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics or a related field.
- 3-4 years of experience in political research, policy analysis or a related role.
- Strong understanding of India's electoral, governance and legislative systems.
- Sound knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Excellent spoken, writing and presentation skills in English and Hindi.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Objective, non-partisan analysis and discretion with confidential information.
- Solid leadership and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines without compromising on quality.
- Preference will be given to LAMP Fellows, candidates with Ministry experience, or professionals who have led research or strategy work in the political domain.

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,600,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Delhi, Delhi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

- How many years of Professional Experience do you have?
- Are you fluent in Hindi and English (written and spoken)?

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Political Researcher (Delhi)
🏢 Pepup HR
📍 Delhi