- Walk-in recruitment drive for 5 contractual positions at the University of Madras.
- Positions include Research Associate, Research Assistant, and Field Investigator roles.
- Opportunity for candidates with postgraduate qualifications in Social Science or relevant fields.
- Competitive salary packages ranging from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 47,000 per month.
- Selection based on walk-in interview scheduled for August 7, 2026.
- No application fee required for any category.
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🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 M.A.
🎓 M.Sc.
🎓 M.Phil.
🎓 Ph.D.
Research Associate, Research Assistant & Field Investigator Posts
University of Madras
Total Vacancies
5
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | University of Madras (UNOM) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), M.A. (ma), M.Sc. (msc), M.Phil. (mphil), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹20,000 - ₹47,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 45 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Research Associate: Minimum 2 years of experience or 2 published research papers. - Research Assistant: No prior experience required. - Field Investigator: No prior experience required. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Research Associate: Postgraduate in Social Science or relevant field with minimum 55% marks.
- Research Associate: Must possess NET/M.Phil/Ph.D. qualification.
- Research Associate: Minimum 2 years of experience or 2 published research papers in the relevant field.
- Research Associate: Maximum age limit of 45 years.
- Research Assistant: Postgraduate in Social Science or relevant field with minimum 55% marks.
- Research Assistant: Maximum age limit of 40 years.
- Field Investigator: Postgraduate in Social Science or relevant field with minimum 55% marks.
- Candidates must carry original documents and self-attested photocopies for verification.
- Research Associate: Must possess NET/M.Phil/Ph.D. qualification.
- Research Associate: Minimum 2 years of experience or 2 published research papers in the relevant field.
- Research Associate: Maximum age limit of 45 years.
- Research Assistant: Postgraduate in Social Science or relevant field with minimum 55% marks.
- Research Assistant: Maximum age limit of 40 years.
- Field Investigator: Postgraduate in Social Science or relevant field with minimum 55% marks.
- Candidates must carry original documents and self-attested photocopies for verification.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on a walk-in interview conducted on August 7, 2026.
- Candidates must report to the venue on time with all required documents.
- Interview will assess academic qualifications, experience, and research capabilities.
- Final selection will be subject to document verification and interview performance.
- Candidates must report to the venue on time with all required documents.
- Interview will assess academic qualifications, experience, and research capabilities.
- Final selection will be subject to document verification and interview performance.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Original and self-attested photocopies of educational certificates.
- Original and self-attested photocopies of experience certificates (if applicable).
- Category certificate (if applicable).
- ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.).
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Duly filled application form (if required).
- Original and self-attested photocopies of experience certificates (if applicable).
- Category certificate (if applicable).
- ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.).
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Duly filled application form (if required).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to attend the walk-in interview for Madras University Recruitment 2026?
The walk-in interview for Madras University Recruitment 2026 is scheduled for 07 August 2026. Candidates are advised to reach the venue on time with all necessary documents.
Q.
What is the total number of vacancies announced by Madras University?
Madras University has announced a total of 5 vacancies for the posts of Research Associate, Research Assistant, and Field Investigator through this walk-in drive.
Q.
What are the educational qualifications required for the Research Associate post?
For the Research Associate post, candidates must have a Postgraduate degree in a social science discipline or a relevant field (minimum 55%) with NET/M.Phil/Ph.D and two years of experience or two published research papers.
Q.
Is there any application fee for the Madras University Recruitment 2026?
No, there is no application fee mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment drive.
Q.
What is the salary offered for the Field Investigator post?
The Field Investigator post offers a monthly salary of Rs. 20,000/-.