MANUU Research Assistant & Field Investigator 2026 — 2 Posts, 14 Aug

Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), a Central University under the Ministry of Education, has released MANUU Research Assistant and Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. MANUU/CTE BPL 2024 for 2 posts. This Telangana central government job vacancy 2026 covers 1 post of Research Assistant, requiring a Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. preferred, and 1 post of Field Investigator, requiring a Postgraduate or Graduate degree in Social Science with field survey experience preferred. Candidates should apply by email before the last date. Selected candidates will support a research project requiring data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and report writing. The Research Assistant role calls for strong analytical software skills (SPSS, MS Excel) and excellent English writing ability, while the Field Investigator role emphasises hands-on field survey experience. The selection process for MANUU Research Assistant and Field Investigator 2026 is an interview, with no separate written test. Research Assistant carries a consolidated salary of ₹37,000 per month, while Field Investigator carries ₹20,000 per month. The MANUU Research Assistant and Field Investigator 2026 application is by email only — there is no formal online portal. The last date to submit the application by email is 14 August 2026, with the interview scheduled for 17 August 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official MANUU notification (Advt No. MANUU/CTE BPL 2024) before applying, and should clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of their email.

Research Assistant requires a Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Education, Adult Education or a related discipline with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university. Preference is given to candidates who have qualified NET or hold an M.Phil. and Ph.D. Candidates must have excellent English writing skills, proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, SPSS and other relevant data analysis software, along with sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; experience in data collection, analysis, interpretation and report writing is an added advantage. Field Investigator requires a Postgraduate or Graduate degree in any Social Science discipline with at least 55% marks; preference is given to candidates with a four-year undergraduate programme and prior field survey experience.

Age limit is not specified in the notification reviewed. Candidates should confirm any age criteria directly with the university before applying.

• Research Assistant: Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Education, Adult Education or a related discipline with minimum 55% marks; NET or M.Phil./Ph.D. preferred, along with English writing skills and proficiency in SPSS, MS Excel and MS Word
• Field Investigator: Postgraduate or Graduate degree in any Social Science discipline with at least 55% marks; four-year undergraduate programme and prior field survey experience preferred
• Age limit is not specified in the notification reviewed — candidates should confirm directly with the university
• Both posts are contractual, project-based positions, not permanent university appointments
• No application fee is required for either General/OBC or SC/ST candidates
• Selection is through an interview — there is no written examination for either post

No application fee is applicable for either General/OBC or SC/ST candidates.

Research Assistant: ₹37,000 per month Field Investigator: ₹20,000 per month Both posts are contractual, project-based positions, not permanent university appointments

1. Read the official MANUU notification (Advt No. MANUU/CTE BPL 2024) carefully before applying
2. Prepare your complete bio-data, including personal details, educational qualifications, technical skills, and relevant experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
4. Clearly mention the post applied for — Research Assistant or Field Investigator — in the subject line of your email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification
6. Ensure your email is sent before the last date, 14 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for your own records and as proof of timely submission
8. Prepare to attend the interview scheduled for 17 August 2026 if shortlisted
9. Carry all original documents and self-attested photocopies to the interview
10. Confirm the exact interview venue and reporting time from the official notification before travelling