Research Associate, Research Assistant & Field Investigator Posts

📋 Job Description

Delhi University invites applications for 3 contractual positions under ICSSR-funded research projects.
Positions include Research Associate, Research Assistant, and Field Investigator roles in Social Science disciplines.
Competitive stipend ranging from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 47,000 per month based on the post.
Opportunity to contribute to research projects under the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
Contractual appointments with no permanent employment guarantee.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Postgraduate degree in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
Research Associate: NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. qualification with 2 years of research experience as a Research Assistant in any project.
Research Assistant: NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. qualification preferred.
Field Investigator: Postgraduate degree in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
No upper age limit specified for any post.

🏆 Selection Process

Selection will be based on an interview conducted by Delhi University.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for the interview process.
Final selection is subject to document verification and project requirements.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Delhi University
Location / State	Delhi
Job Location	New Delhi, Delhi
Category Eligibility	All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
Experience Required	Research Associate: Minimum 2 years of research experience as a Research Assistant in any project. Research Assistant: Prior research experience is preferred but not mandatory. Field Investigator: No prior experience required.
Last Date to Apply	22 August 2026

📊 DU Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Research Associate	1
Research Assistant	1
Field Investigator	1
Total	3

📁 Required Documents

Duly filled application form (downloaded from official website).
Self-attested copies of educational certificates (Postgraduate degree and NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. if applicable).
Experience certificate (for Research Associate post).
ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport).
Recent passport-size photographs.
Caste certificate (if applicable).
Disability certificate (if applicable).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 3.
Research Associate: 1 vacancy (Rs. 47,000 per month).
Research Assistant: 1 vacancy (Rs. 37,000 per month).
Field Investigator: 1 vacancy (Rs. 20,000 per month).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for Delhi University Recruitment 2026?

A. The last date to submit your application via email for the Delhi University Recruitment 2026 is 22 August 2026.

Q. How many vacancies are available for Research Associate posts?

A. There is 1 vacancy for the Research Associate post. In total, there are 3 vacancies across all advertised positions.

Q. What is the minimum qualification required for the Field Investigator post?

A. The minimum qualification for the Field Investigator post is a postgraduate degree in a social science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.

Q. Is there any application fee for Delhi University Recruitment 2026?

A. No, there is no application fee mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment drive.

Q. What is the salary for a Research Assistant?

A. The salary for a Research Assistant is Rs. 37,000/- per month.