Department of Sociology, University of Jammu has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for Field Investigator/Research Assistant posts. There are 6 vacancies available under the Social Audit of PM POSHAN Scheme.
Candidates holding M.A. in Sociology with required qualifications can apply for these temporary positions. Details regarding qualification, salary, tenure, and application process are provided below. Applicants are advised to review all the details carefully before submitting their application.
Overview of University of Jammu Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, salary, and application procedure.
| Organisation | Department of Sociology, University of Jammu |
| Project Name | Social Audit of PM POSHAN Scheme |
| Post Name | Field Investigator / Research Assistant |
| No. of Posts | 06 Posts |
| Category | University Job |
| Type | Temporary Basis |
| Job Location | University of Jammu |
| Application Mode | |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting and Interview |
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates related to University of Jammu Recruitment 2026.
| Notification Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 9 April 2026 |
| Interview Date | Will be notified later |
Vacancy Details of University of Jammu Recruitment 2026
The recruitment includes the following post under the Social Audit project.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Field Investigator / Research Assistant | 06 |
Eligibility Criteria of University of Jammu Vacancies
Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and other conditions as given below.
| Post | Educational Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
| Field Investigator / Research Assistant | M.A. in Sociology with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University | Preference will be given to candidates having prior research experience, fieldwork experience, data analysis skills (qualitative and quantitative), and good academic writing ability |
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive the following monthly remuneration.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Field Investigator / Research Assistant | Rs. 25,000 per month (Consolidated) |
Tenure Details
The engagement will be for 2 months with a possibility of 1-month extension if required. The engagement may be terminated with prior notice if performance is found unsatisfactory.
University of Jammu Official Notification & Apply Details
Interested candidates are required to send an advance copy of their detailed CV along with relevant documents to the Department of Sociology, University of Jammu through email.
Email ID: Socialaudit2026@gmail.com
Last Date to Apply: 9 April 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, and the interview date will be notified later.