Periyar University Field Investigator Recruitment 2026
- Periyar University
- Temporary
- Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Email application
Application deadline
9 October 2026
ClosedLast date for receiving applications
Posted 9 October 2026
Offline application
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 1
- Qualification
- Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline with a…
- Age
- Up to 30 years
- Pay
- ₹20,000/month
- Location
- Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Employment
- Temporary
- Apply mode
- Email application
Overview
One full-time Field Investigator position in an ICSSR-sponsored major research project, with a monthly fellowship of ₹20,000 for 10 months.
Positions & vacancies
1 vacancy across 1 post
Salem · Temporary
- Age
- Up to 30 years
- Experience
- The application form requests details of previous research or project experience, if any. No minimum experience requirement is specified.
Eligibility
Essential Eligibility
All stated essential criteria apply.
Education
Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.
Age
Maximum 30 years, with age reported as on the closing date. The application form specifies age as on the closing date, 9 October 2026.
Nationality
Indian national Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals only.
Salary & benefits
₹20,000
per month
As per ICSSR Guidelines.
Selection process
- 1
Interview
An interview is referenced in the notification. No interview date or detailed selection procedure is provided. No TA/DA will be paid for attending.
Important dates
Application deadline
9 Oct 2026
Applications closed
Application fee
The notification does not specify an application fee.
How to apply
- 1
Download form
Use the prescribed Field Investigator application form included in the notification.
URL: https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2026/Advt/ad22.pdf
Open link - 2
Email application
Send the application in the prescribed format so that it is received by 9 October 2026. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Email: drkavithacom2013@periyaruniversity.ac.in
drkavithacom2013@periyaruniversity.ac.in
Offline application
Documents required
Additional information
Selection summary
The notification refers to an interview but does not specify its date or detailed selection procedure.
Eligibility notes
Applications are restricted to eligible Indian nationals. Candidates must hold a postgraduate qualification in a Social Science discipline with at least 55% marks and must be no older than 30 years.
Application instructions
Send the application in the prescribed format to drkavithacom2013@periyaruniversity.ac.in by 9 October 2026. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Complete the personal details, academic qualifications, research experience if any, and declaration sections, and provide a recent passport-sized photograph in the designated space.
Important notes
The appointment is purely temporary and project-specific and does not confer any right to regular employment at Periyar University. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or at the time of joining. Further enquiries may be directed to the Project Director at +91-8220900414.
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