Periyar University, a state university located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, has invited applications for the post of Field Investigator. A single vacancy is available under an ICSSR-sponsored major research project in the Department of Commerce that studies food waste in restaurants. The position is full time and purely temporary, offered on a contractual basis for the project tenure, and selection will be made through an interview.
Periyar University Recruitment 2026 - Field Investigator Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026140/2024-25/ICSSR/RP/MJ/GEN
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
09 Oct
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Applications closed on 09 Oct 2026
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed09 Oct
About Periyar University Field Investigator Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Periyar University
- Advertisement No.
- 140/2024-25/ICSSR/RP/MJ/GEN
- Post Name
- Field Investigator
- Job Location
- Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals only)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated, as per ICSSR guidelines)
- Tenure
- 10 months
Vacancy Breakdown
Field Investigator
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Field Investigator | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Field Investigator
Postgraduate in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Field Investigator | Postgraduate in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks. |
Age Limit
Maximum 30 years
Application Fee
All Categories
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Selection is made purely on the basis of an interview conducted by the university; no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated, as per ICSSR guidelines)
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a complete bio-data with personal details, educational qualifications and experience.
- 2Fill the application in the prescribed format given in the notification.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph.
- 4Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- 5Send the complete application to [email protected].
- 6Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Recent passport-size photograph
Important Details
- The appointment is purely temporary and project-specific; selected candidates have no right to claim any regular appointment in the university.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or at the time of joining.
- Applications must be sent in the prescribed format, and incomplete applications will be rejected.
Project Details
The post is under the ICSSR-sponsored major research project titled "Quantifying and Reducing Pre- and Post-Consumer Food Waste in Restaurants: Analyzing Key Drivers, Consumer Behaviour, and Sustainable Strategies for Effective Food Waste Management", sanctioned by ICSSR, New Delhi under File No. 140/2024-25/ICSSR/RP/MJ/GEN. The position is in the Department of Commerce, Periyar University, Salem.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-8220900414
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