The University Of Burdwan Recruitment 2025 – Apply For Project Assistant And Field Investigator Posts

The University of Burdwan Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Project Assistant and Field Investigator Posts

Organization:

The University of Burdwan, Department of Geography
Location: Rajbati, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal
Advt. No.: UoB_GEO/SKG/ICSSR/PRA&FI-01
Date: 25.10.2025

Last Date to Apply: 8th November 2025

About the University:

The University of Burdwan, one of the premier higher education institutions in West Bengal, is inviting applications for temporary research positions under an ICSSR-funded Research Project titled:
“Contours of Change among the PVTGs in Eastern India: Impact of Modernisation and LPG Economy.”

The project is coordinated by Prof. Sanat Kr. Guchhait, Department of Geography.

Available Positions:

1. Research Assistant

Number of Post: 01
Duration: Three and a half years
Essential Qualification:
Post-Graduate degree in Sociology/Geography/Anthropology with minimum 55% marks and NET/M.Phil/Ph.D.
Desirable Expertise:
- GIS Mapping
- Statistical Software proficiency
- Strong command of English
Experience: Previous project experience preferred
Salary: ₹37,000/- per month (Consolidated)

2. Field Investigator

Number of Posts: 10
Duration: Initially 8 months, extendable up to 2.5 years
Essential Qualification:
Post-Graduate degree in Sociology/Geography/Anthropology with minimum 55% marks
Desirable Expertise:
- Proficiency in local languages:
  Kui, Oriya (Odisha); Bengali (West Bengal); Hindi, Santali (Jharkhand)
- Good command of English
Experience: Experience in social/cartographic surveys desirable
Salary: ₹20,000/- per month (Consolidated)

Application Process:

Application Form:
Available at the University Sales Counter on payment of ₹250/-
OR
Download from www.buruniv.ac.in and attach a Demand Draft of ₹250/- drawn in favour of
“Finance Officer, The University of Burdwan”, payable at Bardhaman.
Documents to Attach:
- Self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates
- Publications or evidence of research experience
Submission Address:
Send the filled application and documents by post to: Prof. Sanat Kr. Guchhait
Project Coordinator, Department of Geography
Golapbag Campus, The University of Burdwan
P.O. Rajbati, Purba Bardhaman – 713104, West Bengal
Last Date to Apply: On or before 8th November 2025

Selection Process:

Selection will be through an interview process.
Candidates meeting the essential qualifications are not guaranteed selection.
The schedule of the interview will be informed via email.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Important Terms & Conditions:

The positions are purely temporary and contract-based.
The posts do not guarantee regular appointment at the University.
Selected candidates must join within seven days of result declaration.
The appointment may be terminated at any time for unsatisfactory performance.
Candidates can resign with a one-month notice period or salary in lieu.
Leave and other service conditions will follow ICSSR norms.

Key Highlights:

Work under an ICSSR-funded national project on tribal development and modernization.
Opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in field surveys, GIS mapping, and data analysis.
Ideal for young researchers in Social Sciences and Geography.

Official Notification: Download PDF
Website: www.buruniv.ac.in

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