Presidency University Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts, Apply by 02 Sep (West Bengal)

Presidency University has released Presidency University Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 for 3 vacancies. Presidency University is one of West Bengal's premier state universities, with a long academic legacy dating back to its origins as Presidency College, and this project-based recruitment is aimed at postgraduate candidates in Sociology who want to contribute to field-based social research. Candidates with a postgraduate degree in Sociology and a minimum of 55% marks are eligible to apply via email for these Presidency University job vacancies in West Bengal. Selected Field Investigator candidates will support field data collection and social research activities for the project at Presidency University, drawing on their sociology background and computer proficiency. The selection process for Presidency University Field Investigator 2026 consists of a single stage: an interview — there is no written examination for this post. The salary for Presidency University Field Investigator 2026 is ₹20,000 per month, on a contractual basis tied to the specific research project. The Presidency University Field Investigator 2026 application must be sent via email. The last date to apply for Presidency University Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 is 02 September 2026. There is no application fee for this recruitment. Candidates must read the complete official Presidency University Field Investigator 2026 notification before applying, and should note that good reading and writing skills in English, along with knowledge of MS-Word and MS-Excel, are mandatory requirements for this post.

• Postgraduate degree in Sociology with a minimum of 55% marks
• Good reading and writing skills in English
• Knowledge of computer applications, specifically MS-Word and MS-Excel

• Not specified in this notification — candidates should refer to the official notification for confirmation

• Postgraduate degree in Sociology with a minimum of 55% marks
• Good reading and writing skills in English
• Knowledge of computer applications, specifically MS-Word and MS-Excel
• Age limit: Not specified in this notification — candidates should refer to the official notification for confirmation
• No application fee applicable for this recruitment
• Candidates should be prepared to travel for field-based data collection as part of the Field Investigator role, since this position is oriented toward primary data gathering rather than desk-based research alone
• Prior exposure to survey methodology, questionnaire administration, or field-based social science research is a practical advantage, even though it is not listed as a mandatory requirement in the notification

No application fee applicable for this recruitment.

• ₹20,000 per month

1. Read the official Presidency University Field Investigator 2026 notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
4. Clearly mention "Field Investigator" in the subject line of the email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 02 September 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
8. Watch for a shortlisting communication regarding the interview schedule
9. Prepare original documents for verification if shortlisted for the interview
10. Retain photocopies of all submitted documents for future reference