Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) invites applications for 8 contractual posts of Research Assistant and Field Investigators under a socio-anthropological research project focused on tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh. The project duration varies by position, with salaries of Rs. 37,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively. Candidates must have postgraduate qualifications including Ph.D. or M.Phil. for Research Assistant posts. The selection involves shortlisting and interview. Applications must be sent by email with required documents by 25-02-2026. No application fee is required.
Vacancy Details
- Research Assistant: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D./M.Phil./ NET/JRF AND a Postgraduate in Social Science/ Humanities/Media Studies/Tribal Studies or related disciplines with minimum 55% marks - Field Investigator: 6 vacancies
Qualification: Postgraduate in Social Science/Humanities /Media Studies/Tribal Studies or related disciplines with minimum 55% marks
Qualification Requirements
Research Assistant (02 Posts) : Ph.D./M.Phil./ NET/JRF AND a Postgraduate in Social Science/ Humanities/Media Studies/Tribal Studies or related disciplines with minimum 55% marks; Field Investigator (06 Posts): Postgraduate in Social Science/Humanities /Media Studies/Tribal Studies or related disciplines with minimum 55% marks.
Selection Process
- 1: Initial shortlisting based on academic qualifications
- 2: Interview
How to Apply
- Fill the application form
- Send the duly filled form along with CV and relevant academic and professional documents via email
- Email to charles.varghese@igntu.ac.in
- Submit application on or before 25-02-2026
- Wait for email communication about further selection stages
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Important Dates
- Posted on: 16-02-2026
- Last Date to Apply: 25-02-2026





