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IGNTU Research Assistant and Field Investigator Recruitment 2026

  • IGNTU
  • Temporary
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Email application
Applications closed

Application deadline

25 February 2026

Closed

Last date to email the application form and CV

Posted 9 October 2026

Apply by email

Email application

Quick facts

Vacancies
7
Qualification
Postgraduate qualification in Social Science, Humanities, Media Studies,…
Pay
Starting from ₹20,000/month
Location
Madhya Pradesh
Employment
Temporary
Apply mode
Email application

Overview

Applications are invited for 1 Research Assistant and 6 Field Investigator positions under a temporary research project on the Kotwal/Kotwaliya community in Madhya Pradesh.

Positions & vacancies

7 vacancies across 2 posts

Amarkantak · Temporary

Experience
Experience in projects or research involving qualitative data collection or ethnographic field work is preferred, but no minimum duration is stated.

Eligibility

Research Assistant2 disciplines

Eligibility

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Social Science, Humanities, Media Studies, Tribal Studies or related disciplines with minimum 55% marks

Experience

Experience in projects or research with qualitative data collection or ethnographic field work(Preferred)

Language

Writing skills in English and Hindi(Preferred)

Computer knowledge

Computer knowledge(Preferred)

Ph.d. M.phil. NET or JRF Requirement

The source states Ph.D./M.Phil./NET/JRF as alternatives, together with the required postgraduate qualification.

Education

  • Alternative 1 of 2. Ph.D. One of Ph.D., M.Phil., NET or JRF is required in addition to the postgraduate qualification.

  • Alternative 2 of 2. M.Phil. One of Ph.D., M.Phil., NET or JRF is required in addition to the postgraduate qualification.

Exam qualification

  • Alternative 1 of 2. NET One of Ph.D., M.Phil., NET or JRF is required in addition to the postgraduate qualification.

  • Alternative 2 of 2. JRF One of Ph.D., M.Phil., NET or JRF is required in addition to the postgraduate qualification.

Field Investigator

Eligibility

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Social Science, Humanities, Media Studies, Tribal Studies or related disciplines with minimum 55% marks

Experience

Experience in projects or research with qualitative data collection or ethnographic field work(Preferred)

Computer knowledge

Computer knowledge(Preferred)

Salary & benefits

Research Assistant

₹37,000

per month

All inclusive.

Field Investigator

₹20,000

per month

All inclusive.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Interview

    Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interview by email only. The interview may be conducted offline or online.

Important dates

Application deadline

25 Feb 2026

Applications closed

How to apply

  1. 1

    Email application

    Email the duly filled prescribed application form along with the CV to the Principal Investigator on or before 25 February 2026.

    Email: charles.varghese@igntu.ac.in

    charles.varghese@igntu.ac.in
Apply by email

Email application

Documents required

Additional information

Selection summary

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interview through email only. The interview may be offline or online. The stated physical venue is the Department of Sociology, IGNTU, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh.

Eligibility notes

The Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts have separate qualification requirements. Preferred criteria include relevant qualitative or ethnographic research experience and computer knowledge, with English and Hindi writing skills additionally preferred for Research Assistant.

Application instructions

Email the duly filled prescribed application form along with the CV to the Principal Investigator at charles.varghese@igntu.ac.in on or before 25 February 2026. A candidate should apply for one post only, and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Important notes

The positions are purely temporary. Continuation is subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements, with tenure reviewed every two months. Selected candidates cannot claim regular or part-time appointment during the project tenure. No TA/DA or travel charges will be paid for attending the interview. Canvassing in any form will disqualify candidature.

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