Visva-Bharati Sangit Bhavana has invited applications for project personnel under an ICSSR Minor Research Project. The advertisement was published on 30 July 2026 on the official notification PDF. The project is titled “Santiniketan–Sriniketan as a Living Heritage Model of Holistic Education: A Critical Study of Tagore’s Educational Experiment in the Light of Ancient Indian Education Systems and its Relevance to NEP 2020.” This is for candidates with a postgraduate degree in social sciences, humanities or allied fields who want short-term, project-based research experience.
A total of 5 posts are open across three post types — Field Investigator, Research Assistant and Research Associate — all purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. A full post-wise breakdown follows below, along with the place of posting at Sangit Bhavana, Santiniketan. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Visva-Bharati (Sangit Bhavana) notification dated 30 July 2026. Last verified: 30 July 2026.
Visva-Bharati’s Sangit Bhavana is recruiting 5 project personnel — 3 Field Investigators, 1 Research Assistant and 1 Research Associate — under an ICSSR Minor Research Project on Santiniketan-Sriniketan’s living heritage in education. Applications must be sent only by email to manas.bhul@visva-bharati.ac.in within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication on 30 July 2026. Selection is through shortlisting followed by an interview, with no written exam mentioned in the notice.
Quick summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Visva-Bharati (Sangit Bhavana), Santiniketan |
| Post | Field Investigator, Research Assistant, Research Associate |
| Total Vacancy | 5 |
| Salary | Not mentioned in the official notification (remuneration as per ICSSR norms and the approved project budget) |
| Application Mode | Email only |
| Eligibility | Postgraduate (min. 55%) in Social Sciences, Humanities or allied disciplines; NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. required for Research Assistant and Research Associate (see post-wise table below) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting, followed by interview |
| Place of Posting | Sangit Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal |
| Last Date | 14 August 2026 (see note below) |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens with a postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Music or allied disciplines |
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About Visva-Bharati and Sangit Bhavana
Visva-Bharati is a central university at Santiniketan, Bolpur, in West Bengal’s Birbhum district. It functions under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Sangit Bhavana is the university’s institute of music, dance and drama, associated with Rabindranath Tagore’s vision of arts and holistic education. This project falls under the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), which funds short-term academic research projects at universities across India. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the official Visva-Bharati website.
Santiniketan for this recruitment
Santiniketan and its twin campus Sriniketan sit in Birbhum district, West Bengal. The nearest railway station is Bolpur–Santiniketan, and the town is connected by road to Bolpur and other parts of the district. Bengali is widely used locally, and the notice itself lists a good command of Bengali and English among the desirable qualifications — relevant for candidates doing fieldwork and community documentation in the area. Similar short-term, ICSSR-funded contractual research positions are occasionally advertised by other departments at Visva-Bharati and by other universities in West Bengal. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm travel routes independently before planning your journey.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 30 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply | Within 15 days of publication — calculated as 14 August 2026 |
| Interview date/time/venue/mode | Not mentioned in the official notification; will be informed only to shortlisted candidates by email |
The notice states applications “must reach the above e-mail address within 15 (Fifteen) days from the date of publication of this advertisement,” without printing a separate calendar last date. 14 August 2026 is calculated from the 30 July 2026 publication date and should be confirmed with the project office before the deadline.
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Vacancy details and duration
The notice does not mention a pay scale or grade for these posts; each row below reproduces the post, vacancy count and contract duration exactly as given.
| Sl. No. | Post | No. of Posts | Duration | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Field Investigator | 01 | 7 Months | As per ICSSR norms and approved project budget (figure not mentioned in the official notification) |
| 2 | Field Investigator | 01 | 6 Months | As per ICSSR norms and approved project budget (figure not mentioned in the official notification) |
| 3 | Field Investigator | 01 | 3 Months | As per ICSSR norms and approved project budget (figure not mentioned in the official notification) |
| 4 | Research Assistant | 01 | 2 Months | As per ICSSR norms and approved project budget (figure not mentioned in the official notification) |
| 5 | Research Associate | 01 | 1 Month | As per ICSSR norms and approved project budget (figure not mentioned in the official notification) |
| Total | 5 |
All posts are purely temporary and contractual, and end automatically on completion of the stated tenure or the project, whichever comes first. Selected candidates have no claim to a regular appointment in Visva-Bharati or ICSSR.
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Eligibility (post-wise)
Research Associate (1 post)
Ph.D. or NET/M.Phil./Postgraduate with at least 55% marks in Social Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Cultural Studies, Education, History, Sociology, Anthropology, Music or allied disciplines, with at least 2 years of research experience as a research assistant in a project. Candidates must show evidence of research experience, publications and academic writing.
Research Assistant (1 post)
Postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks in Social Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Music, Education, Cultural Studies, History, Sociology, Anthropology or allied disciplines, along with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. Candidates should have knowledge of research methodology, field survey, documentation and report writing.
Field Investigator (3 posts)
Postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks in Social Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Music, Cultural Studies, History, Sociology, Anthropology, Education, Folklore, Heritage Studies or allied disciplines. Candidates should be able to undertake field surveys, interviews, documentation and data collection.
No age limit is mentioned in the official notification for any post.
Desirable for all posts
- Academic or research experience related to Rabindranath Tagore, Santiniketan-Sriniketan or Visva-Bharati
- Knowledge of the living heritage of Santiniketan and Sriniketan
- Knowledge of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) and NEP 2020
- Experience documenting festivals, cultural performances, community traditions and heritage practices
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Good command of Bengali and English
- Computer proficiency, including MS Office and digital documentation tools
Candidates with a postgraduate degree who meet the desirable criteria above can also check the site’s Post Graduate jobs section for similar current openings.
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Job responsibilities
Selected candidates will assist with field investigation and survey work; collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data; documentation of festivals, performances, heritage sites and cultural practices; conducting interviews and focus group discussions; preparation of field and research reports and project documentation; and any other work assigned by the Principal Investigator related to the project.
Selection process
Selection is based on shortlisting of applications followed by an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
- Applications are screened against the eligibility criteria for each post.
- Shortlisted candidates are informed by email of the date, time, venue or mode of the interview.
- Candidates must produce original certificates and testimonials at the interview for verification.
No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview. The Selection Committee reserves the right not to fill any or all posts without assigning a reason, and its decision, along with that of Visva-Bharati, is final and binding.
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How to apply
- Prepare a duly signed application.
- Attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Attach self-attested copies of educational qualifications.
- Attach experience certificates, if any.
- Attach copies of publications, where applicable.
- Attach any other relevant supporting documents.
- Send the complete application only by email to manas.bhul@visva-bharati.ac.in, within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication date.
Documents to keep ready
- Duly signed application
- Detailed CV
- Self-attested copies of educational qualifications
- Experience certificates (if any)
- Copies of publications (where applicable)
- Any other relevant supporting documents
- Original certificates and testimonials (for verification, if shortlisted for interview)
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Important links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | https://www.visvabharati.ac.in/home/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ICSSR.pdf |
| Apply by email | manas.bhul@visva-bharati.ac.in |
| More West Bengal government jobs | https://www.indiajobalerts.com/category/west-bengal-jobs/ |
For queries, the notice also lists the Principal Investigator’s contact: manasbhul12@gmail.com, phone 9851793448.
Should you apply?
This suits postgraduates in social sciences, humanities, performing arts or allied fields who want hands-on research experience on an ICSSR-funded academic project, particularly anyone interested in Tagore studies, heritage documentation or education policy. It also suits candidates who already have NET, M.Phil. or a Ph.D. and are looking for short project assignments to build a research track record.
It does not suit candidates looking for long-term or permanent government service — every post here is temporary, ends with the project or the stated tenure, and carries no claim to regular appointment. The honest trade-off is between the value of specialised project experience and publications, against contract lengths as short as one month for the Research Associate post and no fixed remuneration figure disclosed in advance. Competition is likely to be moderate, since these are niche, subject-specific research roles rather than general recruitment. For broader options in the state, see West Bengal government jobs on the site, or the Government Jobs category for central postings.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the Visva-Bharati Sangit Bhavana ICSSR project recruitment 2026?
The notice does not print a fixed calendar date; it requires applications within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication on 30 July 2026, which works out to 14 August 2026. Candidates should confirm this date with the project office before applying.
How many vacancies are there under this ICSSR Minor Research Project?
There are 5 vacancies in total: 3 Field Investigator posts (7, 6 and 3 months), 1 Research Assistant post (2 months) and 1 Research Associate post (1 month), all purely temporary and contractual.
What is the eligibility for the Research Associate post at Visva-Bharati Sangit Bhavana?
Candidates need a Ph.D., or NET/M.Phil./postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks in social sciences, humanities or allied disciplines, plus at least 2 years of research experience as a research assistant in a project, with evidence of publications and academic writing.
What does “co-terminus with the project” mean for these posts?
It means the appointment ends automatically when the project or the stated tenure ends, whichever comes first, with no continuation or absorption into a regular position. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm the exact terms with the Principal Investigator before accepting an offer.
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