MGU Research Assistant and Field Investigator Recruitment 2026

Official

Mahatma Gandhi University

Official

Total Posts

Application Mode

Offline

Job Location

Kottayam

Nature of Post

Contractual

Important Dates

Apply Start

22 Jul 2026

Last Date

10 Aug 2026

6 days left

About Recruitment

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has released a notification for 3 contractual posts of Research Assistant and Field Investigator under the School of Social Sciences.
Eligible Post Graduates in Social Sciences or Humanities with a minimum of 55% marks can submit their applications via email up to 10 August 2026.

Posts

Research Assistant

Doctor of Philosophy

Master of Philosophy

National Eligibility Test

Post Graduate Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities

1 Posts

Field Investigator

Post Graduate Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities

2 Posts

Vacancy Details

Research Assistant: 1 Post
Field Investigator: 2 Posts

Remuneration / Stipend

Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000/- per month
Field Investigator: Rs. 20,000/- per month

Educational Qualification

Research Assistant: Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences/Humanities with minimum 55% marks along with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. Desirable: Expertise in studies on kinship and rituals.
Field Investigator: Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences/Humanities with minimum 55% marks. Desirable: Familiarity with studies on kinship and rituals.

Selection Process

Shortlisting

Interview

1
Shortlisting
2
Interview

How to Apply

1Read the official notification carefully before applying.
2Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
3Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
4Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
5Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the official notification before 10 August 2026.
6Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Please read the official notification carefully before applying.

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Notification PDF

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