Sikkim University Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts, Apply by Email 15 Sep (Research Assistant & Field Investigator)

Sikkim University, a Central University under the Ministry of Education, has released the Sikkim University Recruitment 2026 notification for 5 government job vacancies — 1 Research Assistant and 4 Field Investigator posts. This is a contractual research project opportunity for Social Science and Human Sciences postgraduates seeking to work on a research project at Sikkim University, Gangtok. Selected candidates will support project-based research activities at Sikkim University, with the Research Assistant taking on a more senior analytical role and the 4 Field Investigators handling data collection and field-level project work. Candidates holding a Post Graduate Degree in Social Science with 55% marks (Research Assistant, with NET/SLET/PhD preferred) or a Post Graduate Degree in Social Science/Human Sciences (Field Investigator) are eligible to apply. The selection process for Sikkim University Recruitment 2026 is an Interview, with the walk-in interview scheduled for 18 September 2026. Monthly consolidated remuneration is ₹37,000 for Research Assistant and ₹20,000 for Field Investigator. The Sikkim University 2026 application process is via email, with the last date to apply set at 15 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official notification carefully before applying, and should be prepared to attend the walk-in interview at Sikkim University, Gangtok, on 18 September 2026, shortly after the application deadline.

• Research Assistant: Post Graduate Degree in Social Science with minimum 55% marks from a recognised University; candidates with NET/SLET or PhD preferred
• Field Investigator: Post Graduate Degree in Social Science/Human Sciences from a recognised University

Not specified in the official notification

• Research Assistant: Post Graduate Degree in Social Science with minimum 55% marks; NET/SLET or PhD preferred
• Field Investigator: Post Graduate Degree in Social Science/Human Sciences
• Nature of engagement: Contractual, project-linked positions
• No application fee for any category
• Candidates must be available to attend the walk-in interview on 18 September 2026, shortly after the email application deadline

Not specified in the official notification — no application fee indicated for any category

• Research Assistant: ₹37,000/- per month (Consolidated)
• Field Investigator: ₹20,000/- per month (Consolidated)

1. Visit the official Sikkim University website, cus.ac.in, and download the notification PDF
2. Read the complete official notification carefully to confirm eligibility for the specific post
3. Prepare a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph
5. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date of 15 September 2026
8. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
9. Prepare to attend the walk-in interview on 18 September 2026, carrying all original documents
10. Attend the Interview at Sikkim University, Gangtok, as scheduled