National Institute of Technology Hamirpur (NITH) invites applications for Research Assistant and Field Investigator positions under the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) project titled "A Study on Health System Preparedness and Response to Trauma and Burn in North India." These are purely temporary positions for a specific time period. Interested and eligible candidates can apply via email. The last date to submit applications is 15-02-2026.

NITH ICSSR Recruitment 2026 Overview

Position Details

Eligibility Criteria

Research Assistant:

• Essential Qualification:
• Postgraduate in Social Sciences Discipline with minimum 55% marks
• Must have NET / M.Phil. / PhD qualification
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Proficient in Hindi and English
• Knowledge of MS Office, SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo or MAXQDA
• Prior experience in Field Research, Primary Survey, Facility-based or Household and Community Studies in Public Health, Health Economics, Demography or Social Sciences

Field Investigator:

• Essential Qualification:
• Post Graduate in Social Science Discipline with minimum 55% marks
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Proficient in Hindi and English
• Knowledge of MS Office, SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo or MAXQDA
• Prior experience in Field/Research/Primary field Survey/Facility-based/Household and Community Study experience in Public Health, Health Economics, Demography, Social Sciences or related areas

Job Description

• Field Work: Planning, Questionnaire designing, Field Execution and Monitoring
• Data Collection using Mixed-method approaches
• Analyzing Primary and Secondary Data using Quantitative and Qualitative methods
• Writing Reports and Research Papers
• Organizing and Coordinating Workshops, Seminars
• Contributing to project deliverables and publications

Important Terms & Conditions

• Employment is purely on a temporary basis co-terminus with the project
• No HRA (House Rent Allowance) will be provided
• Salary mentioned is consolidated remuneration
• Selected candidates must join within one week of receiving appointment letter
• Failing to join within stipulated time will result in automatic cancellation
• Opportunity will be provided to waitlisted candidates if selected candidate fails to join
• Field Investigator position is extendable based on project requirement
• Age limit not specified

Selection Process

• Applications will be screened for eligibility
• Eligible candidates will be shortlisted
• Selected candidates will be called for interview
• Interview schedule will be communicated via email to shortlisted candidates

How to Apply

• Prepare application with all required documents
• Send email to: [email protected]
• Subject line: "Application for the Post of 'Research Assistant/Field Investigator' under the ICSSR Scheme-2nd Call for ICSSR Longitudinal Studies in Social and Human Sciences"
• Required Documents:
• Duly filled prescribed application form (Annexure 1)
• Proof of residence (Aadhar Card)
• Educational Certificates: 10th, 12th, Graduation Mark Memo & Certificate, Post Graduation Mark Memo & Certificate
• M.Phil/PhD certificate (if applicable)
• NET/GATE qualified certificate (for Research Assistant)
• Any other relevant educational certificates

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