- ICSSR is inviting applications for 5 contractual positions: 1 Research Assistant and 4 Field Investigators.
- Research Assistant will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000, while Field Investigators will receive Rs. 20,000 per month.
- Positions are based in Delhi, as per the organization's location.
- Applications must be submitted via email before the deadline.
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🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
Research Assistant and Field Investigator Posts
Indian Council of Social Science Research
Total Vacancies
5
Job Location
Delhi
Apply Deadline
02 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹20,000 - ₹37,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is required for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- For Research Assistant: Postgraduate degree in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks and NET/M.Phil/Ph.D. qualification.
- For Field Investigator: Postgraduate degree in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
- No age limit or gender restriction specified in the notification.
- For Field Investigator: Postgraduate degree in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
- No age limit or gender restriction specified in the notification.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on shortlisting of applications followed by an interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is required for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts at ICSSR?
There are a total of 5 vacancies: 1 for Research Assistant and 4 for Field Investigator.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for ICSSR Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit applications via email is 02 September 2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for ICSSR Recruitment 2026?
No, there is no application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).
Q.
What is the salary for a Research Assistant at ICSSR?
The selected Research Assistant will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000.
Q.
What is the selection process for ICSSR Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts?
The selection process involves shortlisting of applications followed by an interview.