Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Company Name | Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) |
| Post Name | Research Assistant and Field Investigator |
| No of Posts | 3 |
| Salary | Rs. 20000 - 37000 Per Month |
| Qualification | Post Graduate in Social Sciences/Humanities (55% minimum) with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D., Post Graduate in Social Sciences/Humanities with a minimum 55% marks |
| Age Limit | As per official notification |
| Last Date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Email |
| Job Type | Contractual |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details
A total of 3 vacancies have been announced for the Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Research Assistant | As per official notification |
| Field Investigator | As per official notification |
| Total Posts | 3 |
Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Education | - Research Assistant: Post Graduate in Social Sciences/Humanities (55% minimum) with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D.
- Field Investigator: Post Graduate in Social Sciences/Humanities with a minimum 55% marks.
|
| Nationality | As per official notification |
| Final Year | As per official notification |
| Additional | - Research Assistant (Desirable): Expertise in studies on kinship and rituals.
- Field Investigator (Desirable): Familiarity with Studies on kinship and rituals.
|
Age Limit
| Post/Category | Age Limit |
| All Posts | As per official notification |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| All Categories | As per official notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Categories | As per official notification |
Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
| Stage 1 | Interview |
Salary
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Research Assistant | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. |
| Field Investigator | Rs. 20,000/- p.m. |
Documents Required
- Complete bio-data with personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Self-attested copies of all educational certificates.
- Self-attested copies of experience certificates (if any).
- Self-attested copy of ID proof.
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Category certificate (if applicable).
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 10 August 2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for MGU Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit applications for MGU Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts is 10 August 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in MGU Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 3 vacancies have been announced for Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts under MGU Recruitment 2026.
Q3. What are the educational qualifications required for MGU Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts?
Ans: For Research Assistant, a Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences/Humanities (55% minimum) with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. is required. For Field Investigator, a Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences/Humanities with a minimum 55% marks is needed.
Q4. What is the salary for Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts at MGU?
Ans: Research Assistants will receive Rs. 37,000/- p.m., and Field Investigators will receive Rs. 20,000/- p.m.
Q5. What is the selection process for MGU Research Assistant and Field Investigator Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The selection process for these posts at Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) will be based on an Interview.
Q6. How to apply for Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts?
Ans: Candidates need to apply via email by sending their complete application with bio-data and self-attested documents to the official email address mentioned in the notification before 10 August 2026.