Research Assistant and Field Investigator Posts

📋 Job Description

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) invites applications for 3 contractual positions: 1 Research Assistant and 2 Field Investigators under the School of Social Sciences.
Research Assistant will support academic research projects with a focus on kinship and rituals studies.
Field Investigators will conduct fieldwork, data collection, and assist in research activities related to social sciences and humanities.
Selected candidates will receive a competitive stipend based on their role and qualifications.
Applications must be submitted via email by the specified deadline with all required documents.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or Humanities with a minimum of 55% marks.
For Research Assistant: NET, M.Phil., or Ph.D. qualification is mandatory.
For Field Investigator: Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or Humanities with 55% minimum marks.
Desirable: Expertise or familiarity with studies on kinship and rituals.
Candidates must meet the age limit criteria as per official notification (details not specified).

🏆 Selection Process

Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility and qualifications.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Final selection will be based on interview performance and document verification.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Mahatma Gandhi University
Location / State	Kerala
Job Location	Kottayam, Kerala
Category Eligibility	All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) are eligible as per official notification.
Experience Required	Not specified; desirable for Research Assistant role.
Last Date to Apply	10 August 2026

📊 MGU Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Research Assistant	1
Field Investigator	2
Total	3

📁 Required Documents

Self-attested copies of educational certificates (Postgraduate degree, NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. for Research Assistant).
Experience certificates (if applicable).
ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.).
Recent passport-size photographs.
Any other documents specified in the official notification.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

1 vacancy for Research Assistant role.
2 vacancies for Field Investigator role.
Total vacancies: 3.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

A. The last date to submit your application via email for the MGU Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts is 10-08-2026. Ensure your application reaches before this deadline.

Q. What are the educational qualifications required for the Research Assistant post?

A. For the Research Assistant position, candidates must have a Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences/Humanities with a minimum of 55% marks, along with NET, M.Phil., or Ph.D. qualification.

Q. What is the salary for the Field Investigator role?

A. The selected candidates for the Field Investigator position will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 20,000/-.

Q. How many vacancies are available in this MGU recruitment?

A. Mahatma Gandhi University is recruiting for a total of 3 posts, which include 1 Research Assistant and 2 Field Investigator positions.

Q. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?

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