The Central University of Haryana, a central university located at Mahendergarh, has announced recruitment for Research Assistant, Field Investigator and Casual Research Staff posts on a contractual basis. A total of 7 positions are on offer for an ICSSR sponsored collaborative research project on informal livelihoods under PM-SVANidhi and the gig economy, and the project staff will take part in field level data collection for the study.
CUH Recruitment 2026 - Research Assistant, Field Investigator and Other Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
7
Last Date
12 Oct
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Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification22 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed12 Oct
About CUH Research Assistant, Field Investigator and Casual Research Staff Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Central University of Haryana
- Post Name
- Research Assistant, Field Investigator and Casual Research Staff
- Job Location
- Mahendergarh, Haryana
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Research Assistant and Field Investigator: initially six months, extendable as per project requirements subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Casual Research Staff: engaged on a daily basis as and when required during the study period.
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Assistant
1
Field Investigator
3
Casual Research Staff
3
Total7
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant | 1 |
| Field Investigator | 3 |
| Casual Research Staff | 3 |
| Grand Total | 7 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Research Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with NET/M.Phil/Ph.D.
- Note
- Initially for a period of six months, extendable as per the requirements of the project, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
- Preference
- Candidates with NET / M.Phil / Ph.D.
Field Investigator3 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate in any social science discipline with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade. Preference will be given to candidates with four-year graduation programme.
- Note
- Initially for a period of six months, extendable as per the requirements of the project, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
- Preference
- Candidates with four-year graduation programme
Casual Research Staff3 posts
- Qualification
- Graduation in any stream.
- Note
- To be engaged on daily basis as and when required during the study period.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are screened and shortlisted against the eligibility conditions.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed of the date and the Google Meet link or venue by separate e-mail and telephonic call.
Salary Structure
Research Assistant
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month (consolidated)
Field Investigator
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated)
Casual Research Staff
Pay: Rs. 2,000 per day (including remuneration, accommodation charges, food charges and TA from the Field Work Budget Head of the Research Project)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant | Rs. 37,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Field Investigator | Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Casual Research Staff | Rs. 2,000 per day (including remuneration, accommodation charges, food charges and TA from the Field Work Budget Head of the Research Project) |
How to Apply
- 1Open the CUH application Google Form linked in the notification.
- 2Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 3Upload the photograph, signature and supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
- 4Review all the details carefully before submitting the form.
- 5Submit the application and save a copy of the submitted form for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Signature and supporting certificates/documents
Important Details
- Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the hilly or rural terrain and proficient in the local language of Himachal Pradesh.
- The study is time-bound and empirical, so selected project staff must stay in the study area(s) in Himachal Pradesh for data collection during the study period.
Research Project
The posts are under the ICSSR (Indian Council for Social Science Research) sponsored Collaborative Research Project titled 'Informal Livelihoods under PM-SVANidhi: Gig Economy Engagement and Economic Resilience for Viksit Bharat @2047'.
Terms of Engagement
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
- The posts are purely temporary for the sanctioned project and its duration.
- Engagement may be terminated at any time for misconduct, unsatisfactory research work, or if the selected candidate is found ineligible at a later stage.
- The rules and regulations of Central University of Haryana and ICSSR apply to the selected candidates.
- The number of positions may vary.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from other states apply for these posts?
Yes. The notification sets no state-wise restriction, so candidates from any state who meet the eligibility conditions can apply.
Is NET, M.Phil or Ph.D. mandatory for the Research Assistant post?
No. It is not a mandatory requirement, but candidates holding NET, M.Phil or Ph.D. are given preference.
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