Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, a premier technical institution in Jharkhand, has announced recruitment for the post of Field Investigator under an Indian Council of Social Science Research sponsored project. There are three positions in total. The role involves survey and interview based data collection for a study on skill acquisition and entrepreneurial development among tribal youth, with field work in Simdega, West Singhbhum and Gumla districts.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Field Investigator Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026F. No. 162/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MN
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
25 Oct
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About IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Field Investigator Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
- Advertisement No.
- F. No. 162/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MN
- Post Name
- Field Investigator
- Job Location
- Jharkhand
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 20,000 per month (Consolidated)
- Tenure
- 03 months
Vacancy Breakdown
Field Investigator
3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Field Investigator | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Field Investigator
Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with four-year graduation program.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Field Investigator | Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with four-year graduation program. |
Age Limit
Preferably below 35 years (relaxation as per Government of India norms)
Age Relaxation
Relaxation as per Government of India norms
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on their merit and as per project requirements.
- 2Online Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed of the interview date; the interview is conducted in online mode.
Salary Structure
Rs. 20,000 per month (Consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- 2Scan certificates regarding educational qualifications, age, and desirable qualifications.
- 3Merge the detailed CV and the scanned certificates into a single PDF document.
- 4Email the single PDF to [email protected] before 25 October 2026 at 5 PM.
- 5Indicate the project title and project number in the email.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Detailed CV
•Scanned certificates regarding educational qualifications
•Age
•Desirable qualifications
Important Details
- Applications must be sent as a single PDF containing the detailed CV and scanned certificates, and the email must indicate the project title and project number.
- Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an invitation to the interview.
Project Details
Project Title
Details: Impact Assessment of PMKVY on Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Development among Tribal Youth in Jharkhand: Systemic Barriers and Pathways
Principal Investigator & Co-Investigator
Details: Prof. Bibhas Chandra & Dr. Koushik Mondal
IIT (ISM) Project No.
Details: SRDP 1311 G
Sanction No and Date
Details: F. No. 162/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MN, 20.03.2026
Tenure of Project
Details: 03 months
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Impact Assessment of PMKVY on Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Development among Tribal Youth in Jharkhand: Systemic Barriers and Pathways |
| Principal Investigator & Co-Investigator | Prof. Bibhas Chandra & Dr. Koushik Mondal |
| IIT (ISM) Project No. | SRDP 1311 G |
| Sanction No and Date | F. No. 162/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MN, 20.03.2026 |
| Tenure of Project | 03 months |
Job Description
- Quantitative (survey-based) and Qualitative (interviews) data collection
- Involves traveling to the field of study (Simdega, West Singhbhum, and Gumla)
- Comprehensive data entry and analysis in MS Office
Desirable Qualification
- Experience conducting interviews and focus groups in Simdega, West Singhbhum, and Gumla, with fluency in local dialects to identify socio-cultural barriers
- Proficiency in MS Office for comprehensive data entry and analysis
- Knowledge of PMKVY and entrepreneurial development frameworks, specifically within the tribal context of Jharkhand
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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