MGU Research Assistant & Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, has released the Research Assistant and Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 for 3 contractual vacancies at its School of Social Sciences. Selected candidates for Research Assistant require a Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or Humanities with a minimum of 55% marks along with NET, M.Phil., or Ph.D., while Field Investigator requires the same Postgraduate qualification without the additional research qualification. Familiarity with studies on kinship and rituals is desirable for both posts. Salaries are Rs. 37,000 per month for Research Assistant and Rs. 20,000 per month for Field Investigator, with selection through Shortlisting and an Interview. Interested candidates must send their complete application via email, clearly mentioning the post applied for in the subject line. The last date for submitting applications is 10 August 2026. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF at mgu.ac.in before applying.

• Research Assistant: Postgraduate in Social Sciences/Humanities (minimum 55% marks) with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D.; desirable expertise in studies on kinship and rituals
• Field Investigator: Postgraduate in Social Sciences/Humanities (minimum 55% marks); desirable familiarity with studies on kinship and rituals

• Research Assistant: Postgraduate in Social Sciences/Humanities, 55% marks, NET/M.Phil./Ph.D.
• Field Investigator: Postgraduate in Social Sciences/Humanities, 55% marks

• No application fee

• Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000 per month
• Field Investigator: Rs. 20,000 per month

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates and NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. certificates as applicable
4. Attach recent passport-size photographs
5. Clearly mention the post applied for in the email subject line
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 10 August 2026
8. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
9. Await shortlisting communication from MGU
10. Attend the interview if shortlisted