Field Assistant (Ethnographic Survey Project)

📋 Job Description

- Temporary project-based role for ethnographic survey in Jaunsari villages of Uttarakhand.
- Fieldwork involves household surveys, interviews, group discussions, and audio/video documentation.
- Project covers Kalsi, Chakrata, and Tyuni tehsils in Uttarakhand.
- Food, accommodation, and travel during fieldwork provided as per project budget norms.
- Candidates must be prepared for continuous field stay during the survey period.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Post-graduate degree (MA/MSc/MLIS/M.Ed. or equivalent) in any Social Science or Humanities discipline (e.g., Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work, History, Political Science, Economics).
- Demonstrated fieldwork experience in village surveys, ethnographic work, socio-economic surveys, or similar activities.
- Ability to work in hill terrain and adapt to field conditions.
- Working knowledge of Hindi; knowledge of local Pahari/Jaunsari dialects is an added advantage.

🏆 Selection Process

- Registration required via email before the walk-in interview.
- Walk-in interview scheduled on 27/07/2026 at 10:00 AM.
- Venue: Department of Anthropology, Chauras Campus, HNBGU, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand.
- Selection based on interview performance and verification of documents.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University)
Location / State	Uttarakhand
Job Location	Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand
Category Eligibility	All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS eligible)
Experience Required	Fieldwork experience in surveys or ethnographic work is desirable.
Last Date to Apply	25 July 2026
Walk-in Interview Date	27 July 2026

📊 HNBGU Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Field Assistant/Investigator	6
Total	6

📁 Required Documents

- Printed copy of application/registration details.
- Brief CV/resume.
- Original and one set of self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 6 (Field Assistant/Investigator)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the essential qualifications required for the Field Assistant position?

A. A post-graduate degree (MA/MSc/MLIS/M.Ed. etc.) in any Social Science or Humanities discipline (e.g., Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work, History, Political Science, Economics, etc.) is required. Demonstrated fieldwork experience in village surveys, ethnographic work, or socio-economic surveys is desirable.

Q. What are the key responsibilities of a Field Assistant in this project?

A. Key responsibilities include assisting in household surveys, interviews, and group discussions in Jaunsari villages, helping with audio/video documentation of rituals and traditions, maintaining field records, and coordinating logistics for field visits.

Q. Is prior knowledge of local dialects necessary for this position?

A. Working knowledge of Hindi is required, and knowledge of local Pahari/Jaunsari dialects will be an added advantage.

Q. How can I register for the walk-in interview?

A. Interested candidates must register by sending an email to anthrohnbgu@gmail.com with the subject line 'Application for Field Assistant – Jaunsari Project' before the last date of registration, which is 25/07/2026.

Q. What documents should I bring to the walk-in interview?

A. Candidates must bring a printed copy of their application/registration details, a brief CV, and original plus one set of self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, marksheets, and experience certificates.