Gauhati University Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Research Assistant & Field Investigator Posts
Gauhati University, Assam has released an official notification for the recruitment of Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts under an ICSSR-funded research project. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from Social Science backgrounds who want to gain research experience along with a good monthly salary.
As per the official notification , applications are invited for one Research Assistant and one Field Investigator under a project titled “Livelihood Vulnerability and Ecosystem Based Adaptation among Tribal Community.”
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Vacancy Details
1. Research Assistant
- Total Posts: 1
- Salary: ₹37,000 per month
- Duration: 6 months (extendable up to 4 months)
2. Field Investigator
- Total Posts: 1
- Salary: ₹20,000 per month
- Duration: 4 months
Total Vacancies: 2
Educational Qualification
Research Assistant:
- Postgraduate in any Social Science discipline
- Minimum 55% marks
- Preference: NET / M.Phil / Ph.D
Field Investigator:
- Graduate in Social Science discipline
- Minimum 55% marks
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Job Responsibilities
Research Assistant Work:
- Literature review
- Questionnaire design
- Secondary data collection
- Field visits
- Data analysis and report preparation
Field Investigator Work:
- Primary data collection
- Data tabulation and field survey
Candidates must be ready for field surveys in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Important Date
Apply within 5 days from the date of advertisement (13 April 2026)
Apply as soon as possible due to short deadline.
How to Apply
Interested candidates need to send their application via email.
Required Documents:
- Bio-data
- Educational certificates (HSLC onwards)
- Experience certificates (if any)
Send application to:
dhanjitdeka@gauhati.ac.in
Job Location
- Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam
Important Instructions
- No TA/DA will be provided for interview
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Original documents required at interview
- Fieldwork is mandatory
Important Links
- Apply via Email: dhanjitdeka@gauhati.ac.in
- Official Notification : See PDF
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- Candidates can also visit official website for more details: https://gauhati.ac.in/
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FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
👉 Within 5 days from 13 April 2026
Q2. What is the salary for Research Assistant?
👉 ₹37,000 per month
Q3. What is the salary for Field Investigator?
👉 ₹20,000 per month
Q4. Is this a permanent job?
👉 No, this is a project-based temporary job
Q5. How to apply?
👉 Apply via email submission
Gauhati University Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for candidates interested in research and fieldwork. With attractive salary and valuable experience, this recruitment is ideal for building a career in the academic and social science field.
Don’t miss this opportunity—apply immediately due to short deadline!
