- Temporary recruitment for a research project funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.
- Positions: Research Associate (15 months) and Field Investigator (5 months).
- Project focus: Assessment of AI competency, ethical guidelines, and responsible use among academic and research communities in Tamil Nadu universities.
- Roles involve data collection, analysis, and research support in library and information science.
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đ Graduate
đ Master's Degree
Research Associate and Field Investigator Positions under ICSSR Project
Alagappa University, Department of Library and Information Science
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Apply Deadline
25 Jul 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Alagappa University, Department of Library and Information Science (AU) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš20,000 - âš47,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Research Associate: Minimum 2 years of research experience required. - Field Investigator: No prior experience specified. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official notification for updates. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- Research Associate: Postgraduate in Library and Information Science with minimum 55% marks.
- NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. qualification required.
- Minimum 2 years of research experience mandatory.
- Field Investigator: Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
- Preference given to candidates with a four-year graduation program.
- NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. qualification required.
- Minimum 2 years of research experience mandatory.
- Field Investigator: Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
- Preference given to candidates with a four-year graduation program.
âī¸ Selection Process
- Selection based on interview conducted on July 27, 2026.
- Interview venue: Department of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Selected candidates will not have any claim to regular employment in the institute.
- Interview venue: Department of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Selected candidates will not have any claim to regular employment in the institute.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
đ Required Documents
- Bio-data (resume) with educational qualifications from 10th standard onwards.
- Copies of testimonials from research supervisor/head of department/institution.
- Experience certificate (original to be produced at the time of interview).
- Copies of testimonials from research supervisor/head of department/institution.
- Experience certificate (original to be produced at the time of interview).
đŗ Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official notification for updates.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the duration of the Research Associate position?
The Research Associate position is temporary and has a duration of 15 months.
Q.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Field Investigator post?
The candidate must be a graduate in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with a four-year graduation program.
Q.
Is there any financial assistance provided for attending the interview?
No, no TA/DA (Travel Allowance/Dearness Allowance) will be paid for attending the interview.
Q.
What is the last date to submit the application for these positions?
The last date to submit the application is July 25, 2026.
Q.
Will the selected candidate be considered for regular employment in the institute?
No, the selected candidate will have no right to claim for any regular employment in the institute, as the position is purely temporary.