Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of “Field Investigator” for the ICSSR funded Major Research Project, “Evaluating the effectiveness of the PM-JANMAN Scheme (Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission) in improving Socio-Economic Conditions among the Sahariya PVTGs” awarded to Prof. (Dr) Arvind Kumar, Project Director (PD), under the ICSSR 2nd call for Multi-disciplinary studies on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of India (2025-26). “
Post: Field Investigator
No. of Vacancy: Two
Monthly remuneration/Emoluments: Rs. 20,000/- Per month
Nature and tenure of the position: Initial appointment will be for 03(three) month, which may further be extended based on performance and the need of the project.
Qualification: Graduate in Social Science discipline with a minimum 55% Marks. Preference will be given to candidates with a four-year graduation program and willingness to undertake field surveys in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh.
How to Apply: An application consisting a detailed CV (including details of educational and relevant degrees and certificates) should reach the undersigned as a soft copy. Applicants are required to specifically mention in the CV: Name, date of birth, and contact details.
Start Date of Application is July 1st, 2026 and Last Date for Application is July 15th, 2026 - 11:59 PM IST.
NOTE:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, and no other communications in this regard will be entertained.
• Screening cum Selection Committee’s decision will be final in case of any dispute.
• Subject of the email MUST be “Application for the Field Investigator”.
Applicants are requested to send their CV to kumararvind[at]jnu[dot]ac[dot]in on or before 15thJuly, 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
Prof. Arvind Kumar
Project Director
Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi