Sikkim University has released the Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 notification on 15 June 2026 at the official website cus.ac.in. As per ICSSR project notification No. 72/2024-25/ICSSR/RP/MJ/GEN dated 15 June 2026, the email application process begins from 15 June 2026 and closes within three weeks of publication, which works out to 6 July 2026. This recruitment is for candidates who want short-term, paid research project work in the social sciences with a central university.
There are 4 vacancies in total for the post of Field Investigator (4). Selected candidates will work under a research project based at Sikkim University, Gangtok and Madhabdev University, Narayanpur, Assam. Candidates should check all details from the below article. Read this article carefully and go through the official notification before applying.
Information verified from official Sikkim University notification No. 72/2024-25/ICSSR/RP/MJ/GEN dated 15 June 2026.
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Quick Summary of Field Investigator Recruitment 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation / Employer | Sikkim University (with Madhabdev University, Assam) |
| Name of the Post | Field Investigator |
| Total Vacancy | 4 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹20,000 per month |
| Additional Salary Benefits | TA/DA for fieldwork as per project norms |
| Application Mode | Offline (email submission) |
| Eligibility | Postgraduate in a social science discipline with minimum 55% marks |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting, then online interview |
| Place of Posting | Sikkim University, Gangtok and Madhabdev University, Assam |
| Government / Private / Contract | Contract (temporary, co-terminus with the project) |
| Last Date of Application | Within three weeks of publication (6 July 2026) |
| Who Can Apply | Both freshers and experienced candidates |
| Interview / Exam Date | Will be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
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About Sikkim University
Sikkim University is a central university set up by an Act of Parliament in 2007 and accredited by NAAC in 2015. It is located at 6th Mile, Samdur, Tadong, Gangtok, and runs teaching and research across science, social science, and humanities departments. For candidates, a project posting here carries the credibility of a central university and direct exposure to funded social science research. The official website is cus.ac.in. More Sikkim University openings are tracked on the Sikkim University recruitment page.
The Tadong campus sits on the 6th Mile stretch of the Gangtok–Ranipool road, a recognised local landmark served by shared taxis from Gangtok town. Candidates from Siliguri and the nearest railhead at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) can reach Gangtok in around four to five hours by road, and Pakyong Airport is the closest airport to the campus. The second posting site, Madhabdev University, is in Narayanpur, Lakhimpur district, Assam, drawing candidates from Upper Assam towns like North Lakhimpur and Tezpur. Based on comparable social science project hiring in the region, the candidate catchment for these posts usually spans Sikkim, North Bengal, and Assam, with postgraduates from regional central universities forming the bulk of applicants. This is editorial context, not part of the official notification. Fieldwork will involve visits to STEM institutions, so comfort with travel across the region is useful.
Important Dates
The notification sets the application window relative to the publication date rather than a fixed calendar deadline. The official notification states that applications must reach the project team within three weeks from the date of publication, so candidates should send documents early instead of waiting for the final days.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 June 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 15 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Within three weeks of publication (6 July 2026) |
| Interview Date | Will be intimated to shortlisted candidates (online mode) |
| Joining | Immediately on selection |
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The 6 July 2026 last date is calculated as three weeks from the 15 June 2026 publication date stated in the notification. Candidates should confirm the exact cut-off with the project office before sending the application.
Vacancy Details & Salary
Here’s the breakdown of posts, total vacancy and salary for your reference.
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Field Investigator | 4 | ₹20,000 per month |
The salary is a fixed consolidated monthly amount, not a graded pay scale with increments. Based on comparable ICSSR-funded project hiring in 2024–25, a ₹20,000 monthly figure is in the usual band for field investigator posts on social science projects, so candidates should treat this as a short-term stipend-style salary rather than a long-term graded post. This is editorial context, not part of the official notification. TA/DA for fieldwork is paid separately as per project norms.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Field Investigator include education and experience requirements. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions before applying.
Educational Qualification
- Postgraduate degree in a social science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.
- Applicants must be Indian nationals.
The notification also lists two desirable qualifications that strengthen an application:
- Prior experience of working in research projects.
- Experience in entering data in MS Excel and conducting preliminary analysis.
These two points are desirable, not mandatory, so candidates without them can still apply if they hold the postgraduate qualification.
Selection Process
The selection is interview-based and runs fully online, so candidates do not need to travel for the first round. The notification sets out a short, two-stage process.
- Shortlisting of applications by the project team.
- Online interview for shortlisted candidates, who will be informed by email.
- Immediate joining is expected from selected candidates.
One practical point from the notification: only shortlisted candidates are contacted, and that contact happens through email, so applicants should give an email address they check daily and keep it active through the hiring window.
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How to Apply for Sikkim University Recruitment 2026
Applications are sent by email in the prescribed format to the project team. The notification lists the following steps.
- Fill in and sign the application form given in the official notification.
- Prepare a write-up of maximum 500 words describing experience in collecting field data, handling datasets, expertise in statistical software, and research experience, if any.
- Attach copies of all relevant certificates.
- Merge all documents into a single PDF file.
- Email the single PDF to both project addresses within three weeks of the publication date:
- Dr. Pradyut Guha (PI), Department of Economics, Madhabdev University, Narayanpur, Assam – 784164: pradyutg78@gmail.com
- Dr. Khangembam Indira (Co-PI), Department of Sociology, Sikkim University, Tadong, Gangtok – 737102: kindira@cus.ac.in
Documents Checklist Before You Apply
- Duly filled and signed application form
- Copies of all relevant certificates (educational and experience)
- Write-up of up to 500 words on field data, datasets, software, and research experience
- Passport-size photograph affixed on the application form
- All of the above merged into one single PDF file before sending
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Important Links
Candidates applying for Field Investigator are advised to visit the important links below for the official PDF and application form:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Latest Sikkim Jobs | Sikkim Government Jobs |
| Latest North East Jobs | North East Government Jobs |
| Related Reading | Research Project Jobs |
Should You Apply?
This recruitment suits postgraduates in social science disciplines who are early in their careers and want hands-on field research experience with a central university. It fits candidates based in Sikkim, North Bengal, and Assam who can manage regional travel for fieldwork, and it works well for applicants comfortable with survey data and MS Excel. It is a weaker fit for candidates seeking a permanent government post, since the appointment is temporary, initially three months, and co-terminus with the project. With only 4 vacancies and a postgraduate qualification bar of 55%, competition is moderate rather than heavy, and candidates with prior research project experience hold a clear edge. Typical career progression after this post moves toward research associate, project staff on larger grants, or doctoral study, since funded fieldwork builds a usable research record. This is editorial context, not part of the official notification. The main trade-off candidates should weigh is short tenure against early, credible research exposure.
FAQs — Field Investigator Recruitment 2026
Is the Field Investigator post permanent or contractual?
The post is contractual. It is initially for three months, extendable based on project needs, and is co-terminus with the project, so it ends when the project ends.
Can candidates from outside Sikkim and Assam apply?
Yes. The notification invites applications from Indian nationals and does not restrict applicants by home state, though candidates should be ready for fieldwork at the Sikkim and Assam posting sites.
What kind of work will a Field Investigator do day to day?
This is editorial context. Based on the project aim of studying gender disparity in STEM careers, the work centres on visiting institutions and collecting survey data through structured questionnaires, then helping enter and check that data. Confirm specifics with the project office.
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