CUH Recruitment 2026: Apply for Research Assistant, Field Investigator

Central University of Haryana (CUH) Recruitment 2026

The Central University of Haryana (CUH) has announced recruitment for various project-based positions. Applications are invited for the posts of Research Assistants, Field Investigators, and Casual Research Staff under an ICSSR sponsored research project.

Job Highlights

This recruitment is for temporary positions under a specific research project. The project duration is initially for six months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and satisfactory performance.

Important Dates

Applications must be submitted within 21 days from the date of advertisement publication. The advertisement was published on 21st October 2026.

• Application Deadline: 21 days from 21st October 2026

Vacancy Details

The following posts are available:

Note: The number of positions may vary.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the specified educational qualifications for each post.

• Research Assistants: Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with NET/M. Phil/Ph.D.
• Field Investigators: Graduate in any social science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade. Preference will be given to candidates with a four-year graduation program.
• Casual Research Staff: Graduation in any stream.

Not specified in the official notification.

Remuneration

The remuneration for the posts is as follows:

• Research Assistants: ₹37,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
• Field Investigators: ₹20,000/- Per month (Consolidated)
• Casual Research Staff: ₹2,000/- Per day (including remuneration, accommodation charges, food charges and TA from the Field Work Budget Head of the Research Project)

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications. The date of the interview and the mode (Google Meet link/venue) will be communicated separately via email and telephone call to the shortlisted candidates.

Note: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the Google Form provided in the official notification. Applicants need to submit the required information and supporting documents in the prescribed format via the Google Form.

Application Form: A link to the Google Form is provided in the official notification.

Important Instructions

• The posts are purely temporary for the sanctioned project duration.
• Engagement can be terminated at any time due to misconduct, unsatisfactory work, or if the candidate is found ineligible later.
• Rules and regulations of Central University of Haryana/ICSSR will apply to selected candidates.
• The selected project staff may be required to stay in the study area in Himachal Pradesh for data collection. Candidates familiar with hilly or rural terrain and local language of Himachal Pradesh will be preferred.
• The competent authority reserves the right to cancel the advertisement at any stage without giving any reason.

Important Links

• Official Website → Click Here
• Notification PDF → Click Here
• Application Form (Google Form) → Click Here (Link is within the PDF)

FAQs

Q1: What posts are available at Central University of Haryana?
A1: The available posts are Research Assistants, Field Investigators, and Casual Research Staff.

Q2: What is the last date to apply for CUH recruitment?
A2: Applications must be submitted within 21 days of the advertisement publication date, which was 21st October 2026.

Q3: What is the educational qualification for a Research Assistant?
A3: A Post Graduate degree in any Social Science discipline with at least 55% marks is required. NET/M. Phil/Ph.D. is preferred.

Q4: Is there any application fee for these posts?
A4: The application fee is not specified in the official notification.

Q5: How will candidates be selected?
A5: Candidates will be shortlisted, and then selected through an interview. Details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.