Jamia Millia Islamia invites applications for 3 temporary posts of Research Assistant and Field Investigator in New Delhi. Graduates and postgraduates in Social Sciences, preferably Sociology, can apply by email from 30 October to 10 November 2026. The monthly salary ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 37,000 depending on the post.
๐ Eligibility
Post
Qualification
Research Assistant
Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline, preferably Sociology, with a minimum of 55% marks.
Field Investigator
Graduate in Social & Human Sciences, preferably Sociology, with a minimum of 55% marks.
๐ฅ Vacancy details
Post
Posts
Pay
Research Assistant
1
Rs. 37,000/Month
Field Investigator
2
Rs. 20,000/Month
Total
3
๐๏ธKey dates
Last date10 November 2026
Last Date10 November 2026
Last Date10 November 2026
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has invited applications by email for 3 vacancies, including Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts. Applications can be sent from 30 October 2026 to 10 November 2026.
JMI Quick Summary
2026 ยท 3 Posts
Jamia Millia Islamia
Research Assistant, Field Investigator
Graduate, M.Phil/Ph.D
3 Posts
โน20,000 - โน37,000 /month
30-10-2026
10-11-2026
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, Delhi, has invited applications for 3 posts in 2 roles. The posts include Research Assistant, Field Investigator. Applications go by email to [email protected] and must be sent by 10 November 2026.
The posts are for New Delhi. Qualification required: Postgraduate or Graduate in Social Science/Human Sciences, preferably Sociology. The pay is Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
Last date: 10 November 2026
Vacancies: 3, in 2 roles
How to apply: By email to [email protected]
Pay: Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month
Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
Place: New Delhi
JMI Recruitment 2026 - Overview
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
JMI Notification PDF 2026
The official notification 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.
Extension may be considered subject to project requirements, satisfactory performance, availability of funds and applicable approvals.
Desirable:
Preference shall be given to candidates with NET/Ph.D. for Research Assistant.
Preference shall be given to candidates from a four-year graduation programme for Field Investigator.
Post-wise Details
Research Assistant (1 post)
Qualification required: Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline, preferably Sociology, with a minimum of 55% marks. Pay: Rs. 37,000/Month.
Field Investigator (2 posts)
Qualification required: Graduate in Social & Human Sciences, preferably Sociology, with a minimum of 55% marks. Pay: Rs. 20,000/Month.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
Initially eight months for Research Assistant
Initially four months for Field Investigator
Important Dates
Documents to Enclose
Application form
How to Apply for JMI Recruitment 2026 by Email
Get the application form: attached.
Fill in the form and attach the documents listed above.
Email it to [email protected].
Email it on or before 10 November 2026.
Other Points to Note
The posts are under the ICSSR-sponsored project "Families in Transition: Ageing, Gendered Care and Digital Mediation in India".
JMI Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Jamia Millia Islamia, dated 30 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
JMI Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for JMI Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 10 November 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in JMI Recruitment 2026?
There are 3 vacancies: 1 Research Assistant, 2 Field Investigator.
Q3. How do I apply for JMI Recruitment 2026?
By email to [email protected], on or before 10 November 2026. There is no online form.
Q4. What is the salary for this recruitment?
It depends on the post: Rs. 37,000/Month for Research Assistant, Rs. 20,000/Month for Field Investigator.
Q5. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?
Postgraduate or Graduate in Social Science/Human Sciences, preferably Sociology. The requirement for each post is in the eligibility table above.
Q6. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?
Yes. The appointments are purely temporary. Extension may be considered subject to project requirements, satisfactory performance, availability of funds and applicable approvals.
Q7. What are the terms of engagement for this recruitment?
Initially eight months for Research Assistant. Initially four months for Field Investigator.
Q8. Where is the posting for this recruitment?
New Delhi.
Q9. Which documents are needed for this recruitment?
Application form.
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โธWhat is the last date to apply for JMI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 10 November 2026.
โธHow many vacancies are available and for which posts?
There are 3 vacancies: 1 Research Assistant and 2 Field Investigator posts.
โธWhat is the application process for JMI Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must send the filled application form by email to icssrproject.jmi@gmail.com on or before 10 November 2026.
โธWhat are the qualification requirements for these posts?
Research Assistant requires a postgraduate degree in Social Science with at least 55% marks; Field Investigator requires a graduate degree in Social & Human Sciences with at least 55% marks.
โธWhat is the salary and tenure for these posts?
Research Assistant will be paid Rs. 37,000 per month for 8 months; Field Investigator will be paid Rs. 20,000 per month for 4 months initially.
Always verify details on the official notification before applying.