Tezpur University Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

Tezpur University Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Tezpur University, a central university located in Tezpur, Assam, has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 8 Field Investigator posts. This recruitment is strictly for a Temporary position and offers a fixed monthly salary of ₹20,000. This is a direct recruitment process based on shortlisting and interview, making it an excellent opportunity for postgraduates in Social Sciences looking for research-based roles.

Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Based on Academic Merit and Interview - No Competitive Written Exam).

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

The university is hiring for a single category of posts. Below are the details regarding the vacancy breakdown and pay scale.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the following educational requirements to be eligible:

• Degree: Post Graduate (PG) degree in any Social Science discipline (e.g., Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Social Work, etc.).
• Marks: Minimum of 55% marks in the qualifying examination.
• Desirable Qualification: Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and data entry using SPSS/Excel is preferred.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 28 years.
• Age Calculation Date: Age is calculated as of the last date of application (06-03-2026).
• Age Relaxation: Upper age limit may be relaxed as per Government of India rules (Standard relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD is typically applicable, though specific details should be verified from the official PDF).

Mandatory Requirements

• Proficiency in data collection methods.
• Proficiency in Computer applications (SPSS/Excel) is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Since this is not an exam-based recruitment, the selection will be conducted in the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic performance (percentage in PG degree) and knowledge of data collection methods.
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview (likely at Tezpur University campus or via Video Conferencing).
3. Final Merit: Selection will be based on the combined performance in the interview and academic credentials.

Application Fee

According to the official notification, no application fee is mentioned. Candidates are required to send their applications via email without any fee.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Interested candidates must follow these steps to apply for the Field Investigator post. Note that the application mode is Email only.

1. Prepare Application: Prepare your application on a plain sheet of paper containing your complete bio-data. Include personal details, educational qualifications, and relevant experience.
2. Attach Documents: Attach self-attested copies of the following documents:
   • Educational Certificates (Mark sheets and Degree).
   • Experience Certificates (if any).
   • ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Passport/Voter ID).
   • Recent passport-size photograph.
3. Subject Line: In the subject line of the email, clearly mention "Application for the post of Field Investigator".
4. Send Email: Send the application and scanned attachments to the official email address mentioned in the notification PDF.
5. Deadline: Ensure the email is sent on or before 06-03-2026.
6. Confirmation: Keep a copy of the sent email and acknowledgment receipt for future reference.

Important Dates

Important Links

Candidates are advised to download the official notification PDF before applying to verify all details and the exact email address.

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Tezpur University Official Website