Berhampur University, a state university in Odisha, has opened recruitment for one Project Assistant post in the Department of Economics. The position is part of a research project on migration and the changing dynamics of agricultural households in western Odisha, funded through an extramural grant under MRIP-2024 of the Odisha State Higher Education Council. It is a purely temporary, contractual assignment offering full-time research and development work related to the project, and selection is done through a walk-in interview.
Berhampur University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 202602/MRIP/OSHEC/DM/ECO/BU/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Walk-in Open
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 29 Oct 2026, Reporting before 10:00 AM; interview at 11:00 AM
Department of Economics, Berhampur University, Bhanjabihar, Berhampur-760007, Odisha
- Notification14 Oct
- Walk-in29 Oct
About Berhampur University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Berhampur University
- Advertisement No.
- 02/MRIP/OSHEC/DM/ECO/BU/2026
- Post Name
- Project Assistant
- Job Location
- Berhampur, Odisha
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 12,000 per month (Consolidated Fellowship)
- Tenure
- Assignment tenure 05 months; project tenure 02 years; co-terminus with the project
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Assistant
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Assistant
M. A (Economics/Applied Economics) with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University. Desirable Qualifications: NET/GATE in Economics.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant | M. A (Economics/Applied Economics) with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University. Desirable Qualifications: NET/GATE in Economics. |
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Candidates are interviewed by the selection committee; selection is based on merit and the needs of the project and the University's decision is final.
Salary Structure
Rs. 12,000 per month (Consolidated Fellowship)
How to Apply
- 1Download and fill the application form for the Project Assistant post.
- 2Attach self-attested photocopies of testimonials and paste a recent passport size colour photograph on the application form.
- 3Report to the Department of Economics, Berhampur University, Bhanjabihar, Berhampur-760007, Odisha on 29 October 2026 before 10:00 AM.
- 4Carry original certificates and mark sheets for production before the selection committee.
- 5Appear for the walk-in interview scheduled at 11:00 AM.
Reporting Venue
Department of Economics, Berhampur University, Bhanjabihar, Berhampur-760007, Odisha
Reporting time: Reporting before 10:00 AM; interview at 11:00 AM
Candidates must appear for the walk-in interview one hour before the scheduled time, that is before 10:00 AM on 29 October 2026, with a filled application form and self-attested photocopies of testimonials. Original certificates and mark sheets are produced before the selection committee. No TA and DA is paid to attend the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Filled application form
•Self-attested photocopies of testimonials
•Original certificates and mark sheets
•Recent passport size colour photograph
Important Details
- The position is purely temporary and can be terminated without notice, and is co-terminus with the project.
- Selected candidates will have no right to claim, explicitly or implicitly, any post in the University.
- No TA and DA will be paid to attend the interview.
- Candidates are advised to check the university website for any change in the interview date.
Project Details
The post is for the research project 'Migration and the Changing Dynamics of Agricultural Households: A Study in Western Odisha', an Extramural Grant under MRIP-2024 of the Odisha State Higher Education Council (OSHEC). The job involves full-time research and development related to the project.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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