MSRUAS Research Associate & Field Investigator Positions Recruitment 2026

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS)
Job Category	Other
Number of Vacancies	3 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	- Research Associate: ₹47,000 per month - Field Investigator: ₹20,000 per month
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	• Research Associate: Minimum 2 years of research experience • Field Investigator: Experience or interest in field surveys, data collection, interviews, and research documentation preferred
Application Fee	• Fee Amount: Not mentioned, Fee Description: No application fee is specified in the provided job notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Temporary positions under an ICSSR-funded research project titled ‘Strengthening Adolescent Reproductive Health through Youth-Led Peer Education: A Behaviour Change Intervention in Rural Chikkaballapura, Karnataka’
- Positions are for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to execute project-related outputs, including intervention, research, data collection, and field research
- Responsibilities include organizing logistics, liaising, data collection, primary research, data analysis, report writing, and assisting in dissemination of results
- Proficiency in Kannada and Telugu is required for the roles

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Post Name: Research Associate, Qualifications: ['masters-degree', 'any-post-graduate'], Eligibility: ['- Postgraduate degree in a subject relevant to the research area of the project or any social science/allied discipline with a minimum of 55% marks', '- NET / M.Phil. / Ph.D. qualification', '- Minimum 2 years of research experience']
• Post Name: Field Investigator, Qualifications: ['graduate', 'any-graduate'], Eligibility: ['- Graduate in any social science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks', '- Preference given to candidates with a four-year graduation program', '- Candidates with relevant postgraduate qualifications in social sciences or allied disciplines are encouraged to apply', '- Experience or interest in field surveys, data collection, interviews, and research documentation is preferred']

⚙️ Selection Process

- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All

📂 Required Documents

- CV
- Qualification-related documents
- Experience details
- Other relevant information in a single PDF file

💳 Application Fee Details

• Fee Amount: Not mentioned, Fee Description: No application fee is specified in the provided job notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available for the Research Associate and Field Investigator positions at MS Ramaiah University?

There are a total of 3 vacancies: 1 for Research Associate and 2 for Field Investigator.

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

The last date to apply for these positions is October 30, 2026.

Q. What is the monthly remuneration for the Research Associate and Field Investigator roles?

The monthly remuneration for the Research Associate is ₹47,000, and for the Field Investigator, it is ₹20,000.

Q. What qualifications are required for the Field Investigator position?

A graduate in any social science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks is required. Preference is given to candidates with a four-year graduation program or relevant postgraduate qualifications.

Q. Will there be an interview for these positions?

Yes, only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.