Utkal University, a NAAC A+ graded state university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has announced recruitment for 28 temporary and contractual research staff positions. The posts include Research Associate, Research Assistant, Field Investigator and Research-cum-Academic Coordinator, to be engaged in the R&D Cell and various Centres of Excellence under RUSA 2.0. The roles cover research support, field work and academic coordination across disciplines such as social sciences, physics, life sciences and language studies.
Utkal University Field Investigator, Research Assistant and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 10 Oct 2026Updated 10 Oct 2026R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/ 2026
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About Utkal University Field Investigator, Research Assistant and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Utkal University
- Advertisement No.
- R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/ 2026
- Post Name
- Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health, Research Associate (RA) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance and 13 more
- Job Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET or Ph.D. for the Research Associate posts.
- Tenure
- 6 months for most posts; 3 months for the Centre for Public Policy & Governance Research Associate and Field Investigator posts; 5 months for the High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics posts and the Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture posts; 2 months for the Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour Field Investigator post.
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health
2
Research Associate (RA) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance
1
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance
1
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance
2
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for North-East India Studies
1
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for North-East India Studies
5
Research Assistant (RAt) - Global Centre of Rural Studies
1
Field Investigator (FI) - Global Centre of Rural Studies
1
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour
1
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour
6
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture
1
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture
3
Research Associate - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics
1
Research Assistant (RAt) - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics
1
Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) - Academic Coordinator (R&D Cell)
1
Total28
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health | 2 |
| Research Associate (RA) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance | 1 |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance | 1 |
| Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance | 2 |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for North-East India Studies | 1 |
| Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for North-East India Studies | 5 |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Global Centre of Rural Studies | 1 |
| Field Investigator (FI) - Global Centre of Rural Studies | 1 |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | 1 |
| Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | 6 |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture | 1 |
| Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture | 3 |
| Research Associate - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | 1 |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | 1 |
| Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) - Academic Coordinator (R&D Cell) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 28 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health2 posts
- Qualification
- M.Sc in Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology / any other Life Science subject with minimum 55% marks, NET or Ph.D. preferred, and hands-on experience in animal cell culture technique desirable; or MA / M.Sc in Economics / Geography / Geology / Public Health / Environmental Science with minimum 55% marks, NET or Ph.D. preferred.
- Period of Engagement
- 6 months
Research Associate (RA) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline, preferably Political Science / Public Administration / Economics / Sociology / Development Studies, with minimum 55% marks, along with NET or Ph.D.
- Experience
- At least two years of research experience.
- Period of Engagement
- 3 months
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline, preferably Political Science / Public Administration / Economics / Sociology / Development Studies, with minimum 55% marks; NET or Ph.D. preferred.
- Period of Engagement
- 6 months
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance2 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate in Social Science with minimum 55%; four-year graduation programme or a postgraduate degree holder preferred.
- Period of Engagement
- 3 months
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for North-East India Studies1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate in a Social Science or Humanities discipline with minimum 55% marks; NET or Ph.D. preferred.
- Period of Engagement
- 6 months
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for North-East India Studies5 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate in Social Science or Humanities with minimum 55%; four-year graduation programme or a postgraduate degree holder preferred.
- Note
- 5 posts, of which 2 are for Odisha sites and 3 for North-East sites.
- Period of Engagement
- 3 months
Research Assistant (RAt) - Global Centre of Rural Studies1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks; NET or Ph.D. preferred.
- Period of Engagement
- 6 months
Field Investigator (FI) - Global Centre of Rural Studies1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate in a Social Science discipline with minimum 55%; four-year graduation programme or a postgraduate degree holder preferred.
- Period of Engagement
- 6 months
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate in Management / PMIR / Social Work / Sociology with minimum 55% marks; Ph.D., M.Phil. or NET with research experience preferred.
- Period of Engagement
- 5 months
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour6 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate in any Management or Social Science discipline with minimum 55%; four-year graduation programme or a postgraduate degree holder preferred.
- Period of Engagement
- 2 months
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture1 post
- Qualification
- Postgraduate in English / Odia / Sanskrit or any Social Science or Humanities discipline with minimum 55% marks; NET or Ph.D. preferred.
- Period of Engagement
- 5 months
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture3 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate in Social Science or Humanities with minimum 55%; four-year graduation programme or a postgraduate degree holder preferred.
- Period of Engagement
- 5 months
Research Associate - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc in Physics with minimum 55% marks, with NET or Ph.D.
- Experience
- At least two years of research experience.
- Period of Engagement
- 5 months
Research Assistant (RAt) - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc in Physics with minimum 55% marks; NET or Ph.D. preferred.
- Period of Engagement
- 5 months
Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) - Academic Coordinator (R&D Cell)1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks.
- Note
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience of project coordination and documentation, research and policy documentation, computer skills and digital data management.
- Period of Engagement
- 6 months
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are screened against the essential qualifications for each post and shortlisted by the selection committee.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview by the selection committee; no TA or DA is paid for attending.
Salary Structure
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month
Research Associate (RA) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance
Pay: Rs. 47,000 per month
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for North-East India Studies
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for North-East India Studies
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month
Research Assistant (RAt) - Global Centre of Rural Studies
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month
Field Investigator (FI) - Global Centre of Rural Studies
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month
Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month
Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month
Research Associate - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics
Pay: Rs. 47,000 per month
Research Assistant (RAt) - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month
Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) - Academic Coordinator (R&D Cell)
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health | Rs. 37,000 per month |
| Research Associate (RA) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance | Rs. 47,000 per month |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance | Rs. 37,000 per month |
| Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for North-East India Studies | Rs. 37,000 per month |
| Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for North-East India Studies | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Global Centre of Rural Studies | Rs. 37,000 per month |
| Field Investigator (FI) - Global Centre of Rural Studies | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | Rs. 37,000 per month |
| Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture | Rs. 37,000 per month |
| Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Research Associate - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | Rs. 47,000 per month |
| Research Assistant (RAt) - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | Rs. 37,000 per month |
| Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) - Academic Coordinator (R&D Cell) | Rs. 37,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the Utkal University recruitment page.
- 2Fill in the form with personal details, educational qualifications, NET status, work experience and publication details.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets, experience certificate, reprints of research papers and other achievements.
- 4If already in service, get the application forwarded by your employer or send an advance copy first to avoid delay.
- 5Superscribe the envelope with the post name and the name of the Centre of Excellence under RUSA 2.0 CoE or R&D Cell.
- 6Send the completed application by speed post to the Director, Research and Development (R&D Cell), Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar - 751004.
- 7Email a soft copy of the application to [email protected] so that it reaches on or before the last date.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets of examinations passed
•Copies of other achievements and research works
•Experience certificate if any
•Forwarding of application by the employer if employed
•Reprints of all research paper publications
Important Details
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- No TA or DA is paid to attend the selection committee or to join the first appointment.
- Canvassing in any form by or on behalf of a candidate is treated as disqualification.
- Applications that are incomplete in any respect are liable to be summarily rejected and no correspondence on that will be entertained.
- Candidates already in service may send an advance copy of the application to save delay, with the employer's forwarding to follow.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email or phone.
- The engagement is exclusively for the concerned Centre of Excellence under RUSA 2.0 or the R&D Cell at Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar - 751004.
- Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health: M.Sc in Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology / any other Life Science subject with minimum 55% marks
- NET or Ph.D. preferred; candidates with prior hands-on experience in animal cell culture technique will be preferred.
- Or MA / M.Sc in Economics / Geography / Geology / Public Health / Environmental Science with minimum 55% marks
- NET or Ph.D. preferred.
- Research Associate (RA) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance: Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline (preferably Political Science / Public Administration / Economics / Sociology / Development Studies) with minimum 55% marks, along with NET or Ph.D., and at least two years of research experience.
- Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance: Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline (preferably Political Science / Public Administration / Economics / Sociology / Development Studies) with minimum 55% marks.
- Preference shall be given to candidates with NET or Ph.D.
- Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Public Policy & Governance: Must be a graduate in Social Science with minimum 55%; preference shall be given to the four-year graduation programme or a postgraduate degree holder.
- Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for North-East India Studies: Postgraduate in a Social Science or Humanities discipline with minimum 55% marks.
- Preference shall be given to candidates with NET or Ph.D.
- Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for North-East India Studies / Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture: Must be a graduate in Social Science or Humanities with minimum 55%; preference shall be given to the four-year graduation programme or a postgraduate degree holder.
- Research Assistant (RAt) - Global Centre of Rural Studies: Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
- Preference shall be given to candidates with NET or Ph.D.
- Field Investigator (FI) - Global Centre of Rural Studies: Must be a graduate in a Social Science discipline with minimum 55%; preference shall be given to the four-year graduation programme or a postgraduate degree holder.
- Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour: Postgraduate in Management / PMIR / Social Work / Sociology with minimum 55% marks.
- Ph.D., M.Phil. or NET with research experience shall be given preference.
- Field Investigator (FI) - Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour: Must be a graduate in any Management or Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks; preference shall be given to the four-year graduation programme or a postgraduate degree holder.
- Research Assistant (RAt) - Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture: Postgraduate in English / Odia / Sanskrit or any Social Science or Humanities discipline with minimum 55% marks.
- Preference shall be given to candidates with NET or Ph.D.
- Research Associate - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics: M.Sc in Physics with minimum 55% marks, with NET or Ph.D., and at least two years of research experience.
- Research Assistant (RAt) - High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics: M.Sc in Physics with minimum 55% marks.
- Preference shall be given to candidates with NET or Ph.D.
- Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) - Academic Coordinator (R&D Cell): Master's degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks.
- Preference will be given to candidates having experience of project coordination and documentation, research and policy documentation, computer skills and digital data management.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NET or Ph.D. compulsory to apply?
For the Research Associate posts NET or Ph.D. is required along with two years of research experience. For the Research Assistant, Field Investigator and Research-cum-Academic Coordinator posts it is only a preference, so candidates without NET or Ph.D. can still apply.
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