Research Assistant and Field Investigator Posts

📋 Job Description

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) invites applications for 3 contractual positions: 1 Research Assistant and 2 Field Investigators.
Positions are open under the School of Social Sciences for research and fieldwork in kinship and ritual studies.
Competitive stipend ranging from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month based on the post.
Applications must be submitted via email before the deadline of 10 August 2026.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences or Humanities with a minimum of 55% marks.
For Research Assistant: NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. qualification is mandatory.
For Field Investigator: Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences or Humanities with 55% marks is required.
Desirable: Expertise or familiarity with studies on kinship and rituals.
No age limit or relaxation specified in the notification.

🏆 Selection Process

Shortlisting of eligible candidates based on qualifications and experience.
Final selection through a personal interview.
Interview may assess subject knowledge, research aptitude, and fieldwork skills.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Mahatma Gandhi University
Location / State	Kerala
Job Location	Kottayam, Kerala
Category Eligibility	All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) are eligible.
Experience Required	Not mandatory but desirable for Research Assistant role.
Last Date to Apply	10 August 2026

📊 MGU Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Research Assistant	1
Field Investigator	2
Total	3

📁 Required Documents

Self-attested copies of educational certificates (Post Graduate degree and mark sheets).
Self-attested copies of NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. certificates (for Research Assistant).
Experience certificates (if any).
ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport).
Recent passport-size photographs.
Any other documents mentioned in the official notification.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 3 (1 Research Assistant + 2 Field Investigators).
Research Assistant post: 1 vacancy.
Field Investigator posts: 2 vacancies.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for MGU Recruitment 2026?

A. The last date to submit your application via email for the MGU Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts is 10 August 2026.

Q. How many vacancies are available for Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts?

A. There are a total of 3 vacancies announced by Mahatma Gandhi University for the positions of Research Assistant and Field Investigator.

Q. What is the minimum educational qualification required for these posts?

A. Candidates must have a Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences/Humanities with a minimum of 55% marks. For the Research Assistant role, NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. is also required.

Q. What is the salary offered for these positions?

A. The salary ranges from Rs. 20,000/- per month for Field Investigators to Rs. 37,000/- per month for Research Assistants.

Q. Is there any application fee for MGU Recruitment 2026?

A. No, there is no application fee mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment drive.