NIT Hamirpur Recruitment 2026: Research Assistant & Field Investigator - Application, Eligibility, Salary

NIT Hamirpur Recruitment 2026: Overview

• The National Institute of Technology Hamirpur (NITH) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 03 Research Assistant and Field Investigators. This recruitment is for a specific project titled "A Study on Health System Preparedness and Response to Trauma and Burn in North India (ICSSR)", funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
• This is a Purely Temporary Basis employment opportunity co-terminus with the project duration. Interested candidates with a Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences are encouraged to apply offline via email before the deadline.

Vacancy Details & Salary

1. Educational Qualification

• Research Assistant: Essential: Postgraduate in Social Sciences Discipline with minimum 55% marks. Must have NET / M.Phil. / PhD qualification. Desirable: Proficient in Hindi and English; Knowledge of MS Office, SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo or MAXQDA; Prior experience in Field Research.
• Field Investigator: Essential: Post Graduate in Social Science Discipline with minimum 55% marks. Desirable: Proficient in Hindi and English; Knowledge of MS Office, SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo or MAXQDA; Prior experience in Field/Research/Primary field Survey.

2. Age Limit

• As per the official notification, no specific age limit has been mentioned for these posts. However, candidates should be below the age of retirement as per government norms.

🎯 Selection Process

• This recruitment does NOT involve a competitive written examination. The selection is merit/interview-based:
• Screening: Applications will be screened for eligibility.
• Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (Schedule to be communicated via email).
• Final Selection: Based on interview performance.

Application Fee

• There is no mention of an application fee in the provided notification text. Candidates are advised to check the official PDF for any hidden charges, but typically for project-based positions, there may be no fee.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Prepare Documents: Gather all required documents listed below.
• Draft Email: Compose an email with the specific subject line.
• 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 to Attach: Duly filled prescribed application form (Annexure 1 - available in notification PDF). 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 (Mandatory for Research Assistant). Any other relevant educational certificates.
• Send Email: Send the application to [email protected] before 15-02-2026.

📅 Important Dates

Application and notification links supplied by the source

• Official Website https://nith.ac.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.