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Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the positions of Research Associate/Research Assistant and Field Investigators in the Major Research Project entitled “Women Led Development through Financial Inclusion and Digital Economy: Assessing the Synergistic Effects of Digital India, Stand Up India and PMMY Schemes on Women Entrepreneurs in Southern India”, sponsored by ICSSR (Vide Sanction Order File No. 39/WLD-2025-103/SCD dated 18/09/2025), New Delhi, at the Department of Social Work, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamasserry, Kerala.
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Name of Post |
Research Associate/Research Assistant |
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Number of Posts |
01 |
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Qualifications |
Postgraduate in any social science discipline (55% minimum) with NET /M.Phil. / Ph.D. Additional requirement for Research Associate: Two years research experience as a Research Assistant in any project. |
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Tenure of the position |
7 months |
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Remuneration |
Research Associate: Rs. 47,000/- per month (As per ICSSR guidelines) Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000/- per month (As per ICSSR guidelines) |
Job Description:
Research work including field visits, data collection, data entry, and documentation
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Name of Post |
Field Investigator |
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Number of Posts |
02 |
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Qualifications |
Postgraduate in any social science discipline (55% minimum) Proficiency in Tamil or Kannada |
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Tenure of the position |
3 months |
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Remuneration |
Rs. 20,000/- per month (As per ICSSR guidelines) |
Job Description:
Research work including field visits, data collection, and data entry
General Terms and Conditions:
- The candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on merit and will be informed via e-mail only.
- Candidates shortlisted for interview should bring originals of degree certificates (One set of photocopies of original certificates) and any other relevant information (e.g. experience certificate, copies of publications if any, awards, recommendations letters, etc.).
- The post is purely temporary. The tenure of the position may be terminated any time before the expiry of the stipulated period if the work is deemed to be unsatisfactory.
- The decision of the selection committee shall be final and binding.
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates are requested to send their CVs along with covering letter and self-attested documents (class X onwards) to prove their eligibility to nycil@rajagiri.edu by 15 November 2025. The shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview date through email after the last date of application.
For any further information, please contact:
Dr Nycil Romis Thomas
Project Director- ICSSR (Major Research Project) Department of Social Work
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) Kerala-683104
Ph. No: 9446123934
Dr Fr Saju MD
Principal