About the Organization
DAKSH is a Bengaluru based civil society organisation working at the intersection of data science, public policy, and operations research. The organisation focuses on law and justice system reforms and develops evidence based solutions to improve judicial efficiency, institutional processes, and access to justice.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Full time position for a Research Associate focused on direct tax systems reform.
Eligibility Criteria
- 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in tax, legal research, or public policy.
- Educational qualifications: LLB, LLM or CA. A master’s in public policy is desirable but not mandatory.
- Strong writing, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Demonstrable interest in data driven work, public institutions, and systemic reform.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research on litigation, assessments, and dispute resolution in the direct tax domain.
- Analyse pendency and disposal patterns and work with tax data.
- Support design and delivery of stakeholder workshops, roundtables, and consultations.
- Draft policy briefs, blogs, case studies, and other knowledge products.
- Collaborate with senior practitioners and veterans from the Income Tax Department.
- Contribute to data driven analysis and prepare actionable recommendations for reform.
Mode of Work
- Onsite at DAKSH office in Bengaluru.
Compensation
- INR 10 to 12 LPA.
Important Dates and Timelines
- Application deadline: December 10, 2025.
- Position posted: December 5, 2025.
Application Process
- Email the following to careers@dakshindia.org:
• CV.
• Link to LinkedIn profile.
• Covering letter including a brief statement of purpose. - Applicants are advised to refer to the full notification before applying.
Contact Information
- Email for applications and queries: careers@dakshindia.org
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Candidates should highlight any research projects or data analysis work in their CV or statement of purpose.
