Research Staff for ICSSR Project on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

Central University of Odisha, Department of Education

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Central University of Odisha, Department of Education, Koraput, Odisha

Apply Deadline

25 Aug 2026

🚫 Applications Closed 📄 View PDF Notification

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Central University of Odisha, Department of Education (CUO)
Job Category	Teaching
Eligibility Qualification	Graduate (graduate), Master's Degree (masters-degree)
Number of Vacancies	4 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹20,000 - ₹47,000 Per Month
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	- Research Associate: Minimum 2 years of research experience required. - Research Assistant: No specific experience required, but preference given to candidates with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D.
Application Fee	- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Recruitment for 01 Research Associate, 01 Research Assistant, and 02 Field Investigators under ICSSR Research Project on PVTGs in India (2025-26).
- Positions are purely on a temporary tenure basis for a fixed duration as per project requirements.
- Field Investigators must be willing to travel extensively, including to rural/interior areas for data collection.
- Proficiency in Odia and Desia Odia language is required for Field Investigator roles.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- **Research Associate (01 post)**: Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks, along with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. and at least 2 years of research experience.
- **Research Assistant (01 post)**: Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks. Candidates with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. will be preferred.
- **Field Investigator (02 posts)**: Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks. Candidates with a four-year graduation program will be preferred.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Shortlisting of candidates will be done based on scrutiny of CVs submitted via email.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview via email notification.
- Final selection will be based on interview performance and verification of original certificates.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

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📂 Required Documents

- Hard copy of filled-in application form along with self-attested copies of educational certificates and testimonials must be sent via post.
- Detailed CV with educational qualifications, work experience, and copies of testimonials must be emailed to apandit@cuo.ac.in.
- Original certificates must be produced for verification at the time of interview.

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available for Field Investigator positions under this ICSSR project?

There are 2 vacancies for the post of Field Investigator under this recruitment.

Q. What is the last date to apply for these positions at Central University of Odisha?

The last date to apply is 25th August 2026, as mentioned in the advertisement.

Q. Is there any application fee for applying to these research staff positions?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification for these positions.

Q. What is the duration of the appointment for Research Associate and Research Assistant positions?

The duration of appointment for Research Associate and Research Assistant positions is 6 months.

Q. Where should the hard copy of the application be sent for these positions?

The hard copy of the filled-in application must be sent via post to the undersigned at Central University of Odisha.