Research Associate and Field Investigator Positions under ICSSR Project

📋 Job Description

- Temporary recruitment for a research project funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.
- Positions: Research Associate (15 months) and Field Investigator (5 months).
- Project focus: Assessment of AI competency, ethical guidelines, and responsible use among academic and research communities in Tamil Nadu universities.
- Roles involve data collection, analysis, and research support in library and information science.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Research Associate: Postgraduate in Library and Information Science with minimum 55% marks.
- NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. qualification required.
- Minimum 2 years of research experience mandatory.
- Field Investigator: Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
- Preference given to candidates with a four-year graduation program.

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection based on interview conducted on July 27, 2026.
- Interview venue: Department of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Selected candidates will not have any claim to regular employment in the institute.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Alagappa University, Department of Library and Information Science
Location / State	Tamil Nadu
Job Location	Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Category Eligibility	All
Experience Required	- Research Associate: Minimum 2 years of research experience required. - Field Investigator: No prior experience specified.
Last Date to Apply	25 July 2026
Walk-in Interview Date	27 July 2026

📊 AU Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Research Associate	1
Field Investigator	1
Total	2

📁 Required Documents

- Bio-data (resume) with educational qualifications from 10th standard onwards.
- Copies of testimonials from research supervisor/head of department/institution.
- Experience certificate (original to be produced at the time of interview).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Research Associate: 1 vacancy (15 months tenure).
Field Investigator: 1 vacancy (5 months tenure).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the duration of the Research Associate position?

A. The Research Associate position is temporary and has a duration of 15 months.

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the Field Investigator post?

A. The candidate must be a graduate in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with a four-year graduation program.

Q. Is there any financial assistance provided for attending the interview?

A. No, no TA/DA (Travel Allowance/Dearness Allowance) will be paid for attending the interview.

Q. What is the last date to submit the application for these positions?

A. The last date to submit the application is July 25, 2026.

Q. Will the selected candidate be considered for regular employment in the institute?

A. No, the selected candidate will have no right to claim for any regular employment in the institute, as the position is purely temporary.