GMU Research Associate & Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Posts

Gangadhar Meher University (GMU), Sambalpur, Odisha, has invited applications for 3 posts in 2 roles under Advt No. 001/ICSSR/SANS/GMU. The posts include Research Associate, Field Investigator. Applications go by email to sspati2014@gmail.com and must be sent by 23 October 2026.

The post is for Sambalpur. Qualification required: Post Graduate in Social Science/Humanities with NET/SLET/M.Phil/Ph.D for Research Associate and Post Graduate for Field Investigator. The pay is Rs. 20,000 to 47,000 per month. Selection is by shortlisting based on essential and desirable qualification. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 23 October 2026
• Vacancies: 3, in 2 roles
• How to apply: By email to sspati2014@gmail.com
• Pay: Rs. 20,000 to 47,000 per month
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Place: Sambalpur

GMU Recruitment 2026 – Overview

GMU Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. 001/ICSSR/SANS/GMU gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download GMU notification PDF

Vacancy Details and Pay

Who Can Apply for GMU Recruitment 2026?

Other conditions:

• Appointment is purely temporary on ad hoc basis
• No accommodation will be provided
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview

Desirable:

• Research experience
• Knowledge of Sanskrit
• Good English and Sanskrit writing skills and report writing
• Knowledge of Computer
• Sanskrit-English language skill

Post-wise Details

Research Associate (1 post)

Qualification required: Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks; NET/SLET/M.Phil/Ph.D. in any Humanities / Social Science discipline. Experience required: Research experience, knowledge of Sanskrit, good English and Sanskrit writing skills and report writing, Knowledge of Computer. The pay is 47,000 per month.

Field Investigator (2 posts)

Qualification required: Post Graduate in any Humanities/Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks. Experience required: Knowledge of Computer and Sanskrit-English language skill. The pay is 20,000 per month.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Research Associate – 06 months
• Field Investigator – 03 months
• Appointment can be terminated at any time during the contract period with one month’s notice from either side

Application Fee

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Important Dates

How Will GMU Select Candidates?

• Shortlisting based on essential and desirable qualification
• Interview (online or offline)
• Shortlisting will be done based on essential and desirable qualification
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview either online or offline

Documents to Enclose

• Detailed CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Copies of educational qualification certificates
• Experience certificates

How to Apply for GMU Recruitment 2026 by Email

1. Fill in the form and attach the documents listed above.
2. Email it to sspati2014@gmail.com.
3. Send it on or before 23 October 2026.

Other Points to Note

• Number of posts is tentative and institute reserves the right to increase or decrease.

GMU Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Gangadhar Meher University, Advertisement No. 001/ICSSR/SANS/GMU, dated 14 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.