JNU is Hiring Scholars for Multiple ICSSR Projects (Salary up to ₹47,000/Month)

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Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the temporary and co-terminus positions of Research Associate, Research Assistant, and Field Investigators across three ICSSR-funded Major Research Projects related to History, Cultural Studies, and Anthropology.

PROJECT 1: “Contextualizing The Sacred Amarnath Yatra & Asceticism in Colonial North India: A Historical Study of Collective Memories and Spiritual Consciousness (1846–1947)”

Host Centre: Centre for Historical Studies.
Research Assistant (01 Post): Requires a Postgraduate degree in History (minimum 55%) with NET, and a demonstrated ability/willingness to undertake field surveys and archival collection in Jammu & Kashmir.

Duration is one year (extendable) with a remuneration of Rs. 37,000/- per month.
Field Investigator (01 Post): Requires a Postgraduate degree in History or any Social Science discipline (minimum 55%), along with the ability to undertake field surveys and archival collection in J&K.
Duration is six months (extendable) with a remuneration of Rs. 20,000/- per month.
How to Apply: Send the latest CV and self-attested copies of degrees/certificates as a single PDF to ukkhute@jnu.ac.in. Mention “Application for the Post of Field Investigator/Research Assistant under ICSSR Major Research Project” in the email subject.

Deadline: June 30, 2026.

Before you apply for this please read the official notification mentioned at the end.

PROJECT 2: “Cultural, Spiritual, Social, and Philosophical Significance of Vāhanas in Indian Temples: A Comprehensive Study in the Context of Hinduism”

Host Centre: Centre for Women's Studies / Centre for the Study of Social Systems.
Research Assistant (01 Post): Desirable qualification includes a Ph.D. in Women's Studies or History, and proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Duration is 12 months (extendable) with a remuneration of ₹37,000/- per month.
Field Investigators (02 Posts): Desirable qualification is a Postgraduate degree in any Social Sciences discipline (minimum 55%) and proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English and Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, or Kannada.

Duration is 6 months (extendable) with a remuneration of ₹20,000/- per month.
How to Apply: Send the latest CV and self-attested copies of degrees/certificates as a single PDF to jeevanandam@jnu.ac.in. Mention “Application for the Post of Research Assistant/Field Investigator for the ICSSR Major Research Project (2025–26)” in the subject line.

Deadline: June 30, 2026.

Before you apply for this please read the official notification mentioned at the end.

PROJECT 3: “Knowledge Tradition and Cultural Practices: A Study on Five Tribal Communities of Assam”

Host Centre: Centre for the Study of Social Systems.

Research Associate (01 Post): Desirable qualification is a Ph.D. in Sociology or Anthropology along with proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Assamese.
Duration is one year (extendable) with a remuneration of ₹47,000/- per month.
Field Investigators (02 Posts): Desirable qualification is a Postgraduate degree in any Social Science discipline (minimum 55%), along with proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Assamese. Duration is six months (extendable).
How to Apply: Send the latest CV and self-attested copies of degrees/certificates as a single PDF to phirmi-bodo@mail.jnu.ac.in or bodophirmi25@yahoo.co.in. Mention “Application for the Post of Research Associate/Field Investigator for the ICSSR Major Research Project (2025–26)” in the subject line.

Deadline: June 20, 2026.

General Instructions: Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email about the date and time of their interviews. Candidates must present original documents regarding their educational qualifications and experience certificates during the interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. Before you apply for this please read the official notification mentioned at the end.

Centre for South Asian Studies School of International Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi- 110067

Applications are invited for the following temporary/contractual posts to work on an ICSSR-funded major research project titled: “Students Movements in India’s Neighbouring Countries”. Post: Research Associate (01)Renumeration: Rs. 47,000/ month Qualifications: Postgraduate with a minimum of 55% marks in any one of the mentioned disciplines: Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, History, Economics, Management and Law or any social science discipline.- Ph.D is essential.- Prior research experience.

Post: Research Assistant (01) Renumeration: Rs. 37,000/month Qualification: Postgraduate in any social science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.

Note: Remuneration as per the ICSSR Guidelines.

Interested and eligible candidates may apply for the mentioned posts by sending the following documents to the email address: smiinc26[at]gmail[dot]comI. Cover LetterII. Updated Curriculum Vitae.III. Self-Attested copies of educational certificates.IV. Experience certificates (if any).

The last date to apply is 30th June, 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview via email. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The terms and conditions of appointment will be guided by the rules and regulations of Jawaharlal Nehru University and the ICSSR.

Official Notificatin: https://www.jnu.ac.in/career

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