NIT Hamirpur Recruitment 2026: Research Assistant & Field Investigator - Application, Eligibility, Salary

NIT Hamirpur Recruitment 2026: Overview

The National Institute of Technology Hamirpur (NITH) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 03 Research Assistant and Field Investigators. This recruitment is for a specific project titled "A Study on Health System Preparedness and Response to Trauma and Burn in North India (ICSSR)", funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

This is a Purely Temporary Basis employment opportunity co-terminus with the project duration. Interested candidates with a Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences are encouraged to apply offline via email before the deadline.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details & Salary

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Research Assistant:
  • Essential: Postgraduate in Social Sciences Discipline with minimum 55% marks. Must have NET / M.Phil. / PhD qualification.
  • Desirable: Proficient in Hindi and English; Knowledge of MS Office, SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo or MAXQDA; Prior experience in Field Research.
• Field Investigator:
  • Essential: Post Graduate in Social Science Discipline with minimum 55% marks.
  • Desirable: Proficient in Hindi and English; Knowledge of MS Office, SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo or MAXQDA; Prior experience in Field/Research/Primary field Survey.

2. Age Limit

As per the official notification, no specific age limit has been mentioned for these posts. However, candidates should be below the age of retirement as per government norms.

3. Mandatory Requirements

• No HRA (House Rent Allowance) will be provided.
• Employment is purely temporary.
• Selected candidates must join within one week of receiving the appointment letter.

🎯 Selection Process

This recruitment does NOT involve a competitive written examination. The selection is merit/interview-based:

1. Screening: Applications will be screened for eligibility.
2. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (Schedule to be communicated via email).
4. Final Selection: Based on interview performance.

Job Description

Selected candidates will be responsible for:

• Field Work: Planning, Questionnaire designing, Field Execution and Monitoring.
• Data Collection using Mixed-method approaches.
• Analyzing Primary and Secondary Data using Quantitative and Qualitative methods.
• Writing Reports and Research Papers.
• Organizing and Coordinating Workshops, Seminars.

Application Fee

There is no mention of an application fee in the provided notification text. Candidates are advised to check the official PDF for any hidden charges, but typically for project-based positions, there may be no fee.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

1. Prepare Documents: Gather all required documents listed below.
2. Draft Email: Compose an email with the specific subject line.
3. Subject Line:
   "Application for the Post of 'Research Assistant/Field Investigator' under the ICSSR Scheme-2nd Call for ICSSR Longitudinal Studies in Social and Human Sciences"
4. Required Documents to Attach:
   • Duly filled prescribed application form (Annexure 1 - available in notification PDF).
   • Proof of residence (Aadhar Card).
   • Educational Certificates: 10th, 12th, Graduation Mark Memo & Certificate, Post Graduation Mark Memo & Certificate.
   • M.Phil/PhD certificate (if applicable).
   • NET/GATE qualified certificate (Mandatory for Research Assistant).
   • Any other relevant educational certificates.
5. Send Email: Send the application to [email protected] before 15-02-2026.

📅 Important Dates

🔗 Important Official Links

• Official Notification PDF & Application Form
• Official Website