Madras University, Chennai, invites applications for project positions under an NHRC-funded project. A total of 5 vacancies are available for Research Associate, Research Assistant, and Field Investigator posts on a contractual basis. Candidates with a Postgraduate degree in Social Science or a relevant field (55% marks) are eligible to attend the Walk-in Interview on 31 August 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Madras University, Chennai |
| Post Names | Research Associate, Research Assistant, Field Investigator |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Walk-in Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | www.unom.ac.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:5
| Post Name | Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Additional Requirement | Max Age | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 | Postgraduate in a social science discipline or a relevant field (minimum 55%). | NET/ M.Phil./ Ph.D. and two years of experience or published at least two research papers. | 45 Years | ₹47,000 |
| Research Assistant | 1 | Postgraduate in a social science discipline or a relevant field (minimum 55%). | - | 40 Years | ₹37,000 |
| Field Investigator | 3 | Postgraduate in a social science discipline or a relevant field (minimum 55%). | - | Not specified | ₹20,000 |
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned for any category.
Candidates must attend the walk-in interview with the required documents. Follow these steps:
Walk-in Date: 31 August 2026.
Venue: Madras University, Chennai - 600005.
Note: Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Date | 31 August 2026 |
Official Website: https://www.unom.ac.in
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
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The University of Madras is a public state university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1857, it is one of the oldest and among the most prominent universities in India, incorporated by an act of the Legislative Council of India under the British government.
In 1912 endowments were made to the University to establish departments of Indian History, Archaeology, Comparative Philology, and Indian Economics. In all, there were 17 University departments, 30 University teachers, 69 research scholars, and 127 University publications in that year and the budget was Rs.11 lakhs. Later, the research and teaching functions of the University were encouraged by the Sadler Commission and the gains of the University were consolidated by the enactment of the Madras University Act of 1923. At this time, the territorial ambit of Madras University encompassed Berhampur of Orissa and Hyderabad of Andhra Pradesh in the North, Trivandrum of Kerala in the South West, and Bangalore and Mangalore of Karnataka in the West.