Research Associate, Research Assistant and Field Investigator at University of Delhi 2026

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Organization: Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Reference: 25/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MN
Advertisement Date: 20-07-2026
Last Date to Apply: 22-08-2026

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for three temporary contractual posts on an ICSSR-funded research project titled Socio-Legal Barriers to Transgender Participation in the field of Sports in India: An Empirical Human Rights Analysis. The last date to apply is 22 August 2026. You’ll need to email a cover letter, updated CV, self-attested educational certificates, and experience certificates (if any) to the project inbox — there’s no online portal.

Vacancy Details

PostNumberMonthly Remuneration
Research Associate1Rs. 47,000
Research Assistant1Rs. 37,000
Field Investigator1Rs. 20,000

Eligibility

Research AssociatePost graduate in social science discipline (55% minimum) with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. and 2 years research experience as Research Assistant in any project
Research AssistantPost graduate in social science discipline (55% minimum) with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D.
Field InvestigatorPost graduate in social science discipline with minimum 55% marks

Important Dates

Advertisement Date20-07-2026
Last Date to Apply22-08-2026
InterviewVia email to shortlisted candidates
Initial Appointment PeriodSix months, extendable based on performance

How to Apply

  1. Prepare a cover letter, updated curriculum vitae, self-attested copies of all educational certificates, and experience certificates if applicable
  2. Email all documents to [email protected]
  3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview via email
  4. No travel allowance or daily allowance will be paid for interview attendance
  5. Terms and conditions of appointment will be guided by University of Delhi and ICSSR rules and regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organisation is conducting this?
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Who is eligible to apply?
Research Associate: Post graduate in social science discipline (55% minimum) with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. and 2 years research experience as Research Assistant in any project. Research Assistant: Post graduate in social science discipline (55% minimum) with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. Field Investigator: Post graduate in social science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
What are the important dates?
Advertisement Date: 20-07-2026. Last Date to Apply: 22-08-2026. Interview: Via email to shortlisted candidates. Initial Appointment Period: Six months, extendable based on performance.