Group of Adult Education
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi - 110067
Applications are invited under ICSSR- Major Research Project on “Evaluation, Implementation and Status of Government Policies and Programs: Study on the Bonda Highlanders of Malkangiri District of Odisha” for the following positions purely on temporary basis:
Research Assistant (1) - 15 months or till his/her services are required by the Project Director (include 3 months’ probation)
Field Investigators (1) - Initially for a period of 8 months, extendable as per the requirement of the project based on performance
Essential qualification for Research Assistant: Postgraduate degree in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks. Candidates with experience in fieldwork, data collection, or archival research related to tribal communities will be preferred.
Desirable: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, report writing, and local language skills (Odia/Bonda dialects)
Essential qualification for Field Investigators (2): Postgraduate degree in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in conducting household surveys, interviews, and community-based research in rural/tribal areas.
Desirable: Knowledge of Odia
Remuneration: Research Assistant @37000/- p.m.
Field Investigator @ 20000/- p.m.
How to apply: Interested candidates may apply by sending their complete application (CV containing the details of essential and desirable qualification) along with attested copies of the certificates and proof of research experience (in a single pdf file) through email and send to PI at shubhgupta@jnu.ac.in.
Last Date to Apply: 29th August 2025
Subject of Email: "Application for [Position Name] under ICSSR Project on Bonda Highlanders"
Note:
1. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The date and mode (online/offline) of the interview will be communicated via email.
2. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
3. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration.
Project Director:
Dr. Shubh Gupta
Assistant Professor
Group of Adult Education
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi - 110067