The University of Jammu has invited applications for one Research Assistant and two Field Investigator positions for the project titled Landscape, Livelihoods and Gendered Realities. The project focuses on a geographical study related to tribal women’s well-being in the Kargil district of Ladakh. The project is sanctioned by the Indian Council of Social Science Research and its duration is one year.
As per the details provided, applicants must meet the required eligibility criteria for the respective posts. The Research Assistant position requires a postgraduate degree with additional qualifications, while the Field Investigator posts require a postgraduate degree as well. These positions will be engaged on a contractual basis.
Interested and eligible candidates must follow the application instructions carefully and submit their forms within the given timeline. Applicants must also be ready to present original documents during the interview.
Important Dates:
The registration process for these posts will remain open for seven days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
Date of Release of Notification: 27 Nov 2025
Last Date: 04 Dec 2025
Vacancy Details:
Jammu University invites applications for Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts in the project “Landscape, Livelihoods & Gendered Realities” in the Department of Geography.
1) Position: Research Assistant
No. of Posts: One
2) Position: Field Investigator
No. of Posts: Two
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria and other essential details below. Applications will be screened before interviews and only eligible candidates will be contacted.
For the Research Assistant post, candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in social sciences with at least 55 percent marks and must have NET, M.Phil or Ph.D. For the Field Investigator posts, candidates must have a postgraduate degree in social science with at least 55 percent marks. These positions will be part-time when required for field surveys.
How to Apply:
To apply, candidates must mail their applications to the concerned faculty members as mentioned in the notice. Applications should be submitted in the prescribed format along with photocopies of qualification and experience certificates.
There is no application fee.
Selection Process:
The selection will be based on an interview. Eligible candidates will be informed of the interview date through email or telephone. No TA or DA will be provided for attending the interview. Extension of employment will depend on performance.
Candidates must refer to the official notification for full details. The notification contains important instructions, eligibility conditions and application format.
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