Gangadhar Meher University (GMU), a state university in Sambalpur, Odisha, has announced recruitment for the temporary posts of Research Associate and Field Investigator, with 3 vacancies in total. The positions are for an ICSSR funded research project in the School of Sanskrit on Dharmashastra inheritance ethics, offering short-term research work in a university setting.
GMU Research Associate and Field Investigator Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026001/ICSSR/SANS/GMU
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
23 Oct
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Last date 23 Oct 2026 · 5 days left
- Notification14 Oct
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About GMU Research Associate and Field Investigator Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Gangadhar Meher University
- Advertisement No.
- 001/ICSSR/SANS/GMU
- Post Name
- Research Associate and Field Investigator
- Job Location
- Sambalpur, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET/SLET/M.Phil/Ph.D. in any Humanities or Social Science discipline for Research Associate
- Tenure
- Research Associate: 6 months. Field Investigator: 3 months.
- Notice Period
- One month's notice from either side during the contract period
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate
1
Field Investigator
2
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 |
| Field Investigator | 2 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Research Associate1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks and NET/SLET/M.Phil/Ph.D. in any Humanities / Social Science discipline
- Experience
- Research experience, knowledge of Sanskrit, good English and Sanskrit writing skills and report writing, knowledge of computer
- Tenure
- 6 months
- Desirable
- Research experience, knowledge of Sanskrit, good English and Sanskrit writing skills and report writing, knowledge of computer
Field Investigator2 posts
- Qualification
- Post Graduate in any Humanities/Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks
- Experience
- Knowledge of computer and Sanskrit-English language skill
- Tenure
- 3 months
- Desirable
- Knowledge of computer and Sanskrit-English language skill
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Shortlisting based on the essential and desirable qualifications.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview either online or offline; the date is intimated by email.
Salary Structure
Research Associate
Pay: Rs. 47,000 per month (no HRA)
Field Investigator
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month (no HRA)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | Rs. 47,000 per month (no HRA) |
| Field Investigator | Rs. 20,000 per month (no HRA) |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a detailed CV of maximum 2 pages
- 2Attach copies of educational qualification certificates and experience certificates
- 3Compile the CV and certificates into a single PDF file
- 4Email the PDF to [email protected] on or before 23 October 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Detailed CV (maximum 2 pages)
•Copies of educational qualification certificates
•Experience certificates
Important Details
- The appointment is purely temporary and on an ad hoc basis and can be terminated at any time during the contract period with one month's notice from either side.
- No accommodation will be provided and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining the post.
- The number of posts is tentative and the university reserves the right to increase or decrease them.
- Qualifications must have been obtained from a recognised Board, Council, University or Institute.
Project Details
Project Title
Details: Dāya (Inheritance) and Adhikāra (Rights): Reclaiming Dharmaśāstric Inheritance Ethics in Modern Jurisprudence through the IKS Framework
Sponsoring Agency
Details: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi
Project Coordinator
Details: Dr. Sushree Sasmita Pati, Assistant Professor, School of Sanskrit
Advertisement Reference
Details: F. No. 207/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MN
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Dāya (Inheritance) and Adhikāra (Rights): Reclaiming Dharmaśāstric Inheritance Ethics in Modern Jurisprudence through the IKS Framework |
| Sponsoring Agency | Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi |
| Project Coordinator | Dr. Sushree Sasmita Pati, Assistant Professor, School of Sanskrit |
| Advertisement Reference | F. No. 207/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MN |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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