ISI Project Linked Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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• Updated October 27, 2026 01:11 PM
• by Abisha Muthukumar Officially Verified
• Applications closed on 28 October 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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Essential Qualification

• MA/M.Sc in Population Studies/Public health/Anthropology/Health Management/Development Studies/Developmental Economics/Psychology/Applied Psychology or related disciplines.

Age Limit

• The age of the candidate should not exceed 35 years as on 3 November 2027. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Female candidates get the usual relaxation. Age relaxation may also be given to outstanding candidates with relevant experience.
• For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, see the official notification.

How to Apply for ISI Project Linked Research Assistant

• Fill in the Google form at https://forms.gle/lodCmuybjRNmGCyS8 to submit the necessary documents by 28 October 2026 (5 p.m. IST).
• Submit an application letter addressed to the Professor-in-charge, Social Sciences Division (SSD) of the Indian Statistical Institute.
• Include this subject line in the application letter: "Application for Research Assistant at PSU, ISI, Kolkata".
• Submit softcopies of your current résumé (signed), in English, in ONE PDF file, with the details and documents listed below.
• Give a working email id in the Google form. Shortlisted candidates will be told by email by 28 October 2026.

Documents named in the notice

• (a) Name (in block letters)
• (b) Permanent/present address, email address, telephone/mobile number and date of birth
• (c) Academic qualifications, with the percentage of marks obtained from class 10 onwards
• (d) List of research publications (if any)
• (e) Experience certificates (if any)
• (f) Two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant's skills, based on past experience
• (g)(i) Photo identity proof issued by the Government of India (Aadhaar card/PAN card/Voter ID card with photo)
• (g)(ii) SC/ST/OBC/PwD certificate
• Incomplete résumés or applications without supporting documents will be summarily rejected.

Selection and Interview

• Shortlisting and selection are done through an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 28 October 2026 at the email id they gave in the Google form.
• Interview mode: Offline
• Date and time: 3 November 2026 (Tuesday), between 12.00 p.m. and 5 p.m. (IST)
• Venue: Population Studies Unit (PSU), 5th floor, R.A Fisher Bhavan, Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), 203 B.T Road, Kolkata
• Travel allowance: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining the post.
• At joining: Selected candidates must furnish self-attested photocopies of all documents, along with the original copies, for verification.
• Meeting the essential qualification/experience does not by itself guarantee selection.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Send specific queries, if any, to [email protected] by 26 October 2026 before 5 p.m. (IST), with the subject line "Query- Research Assistant (ISI)".
• Keep checking the Institute's website for any change or other information. The advertisement is also available on the website.
• The Institute reserves the right to reject a candidate or terminate an appointment if it finds sufficient grounds for doing so.

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Q1. How many vacancies are there in ISI Recruitment 2026 for Project Linked Research Assistant?

• There are 02 Project Linked Research Assistant positions in the Population Studies Unit of ISI, Kolkata.

Q3. What qualification is required for the ISI Project Linked Research Assistant post?

• The essential qualification is an MA/M.Sc in Population Studies/Public health/Anthropology/Health Management/Development Studies/Developmental Economics/Psychology/Applied Psychology or related disciplines. A Ph.D. in a related field and proficiency in English and Bengali are desirable.

Q4. What is the age limit for the ISI Research Assistant post?

• The age should not exceed 35 years as on 3 November 2027. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Female candidates get the usual relaxation, and age relaxation may be given to outstanding candidates with relevant experience.

Q5. What is the salary of an ISI Project Linked Research Assistant?

• The pay is ₹26,000/- p.m. (consolidated pay), depending upon qualification.

Q7. What is the selection process for the ISI Research Assistant post?

• Shortlisting and selection are done through an offline interview on 3 November 2026, between 12.00 p.m. and 5 p.m. (IST). The interview is at the Population Studies Unit, 5th floor, R.A Fisher Bhavan, ISI, 203 B.T Road, Kolkata.