Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, has invited applications for a total of 3 posts under the ICSSR-sponsored project titled “Families in Transition: Ageing, Gendered Care and Digital Mediation in India”. The vacancies are for 1 Research Assistant and 2 Field Investigators. Candidates interested in these temporary posts may apply by email by 10 November 2026.
Eligibility
- Research Assistant (1 post): Postgraduate in Social Science discipline, preferably Sociology, with at least 55% marks. Preference to those with NET or PhD.
- Field Investigator (2 posts): Graduate in Social & Human Sciences, preferably Sociology, with at least 55% marks. Preference to candidates from a four-year graduation programme.
All candidates should have the relevant academic background as specified. The appointments are purely temporary and may be extended subject to project requirements, satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and approvals.
Pay Scale
- Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000 per month
- Field Investigator: Rs. 20,000 per month
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | 10 November 2026 |
Application Fee
No application fee is required as per the official notification.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on qualifications and suitability for the project under the ICSSR sponsorship. Detailed criteria are in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Download and fill the application form attached in the official notification.
- Prepare required documents supporting your eligibility.
- Send filled application and documents by email to researchproject.sociology@jmi.ac.in before or on 10 November 2026.
The posts have initial terms of 8 months for Research Assistant and 4 months for Field Investigator.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant | 1 |
| Field Investigator | 2 |
| Total | 3 posts |
Non-teaching pay structure (7th CPC)
Standard 7th CPC pay matrix for non-teaching posts in Central Universities (reference)
| Post | Group | Pay level | Basic pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar | Group A | Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 |
| Deputy Registrar | Group A | Level 12 | Rs.78,800 |
| Assistant Registrar | Group A | Level 10 | Rs.56,100 |
| Section Officer | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Private Secretary | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Assistant | Group B | Level 6 | Rs.35,400 |
| UDC | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| Stenographer | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| LDC | Group C | Level 2 | Rs.19,900 |
| MTS | Group C | Level 1 | Rs.18,000 |
Age relaxation and reservation
Standard reservation and age relaxation rules for Central Government posts (reference)
| Category | Reservation | Age relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Open Merit | None |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% | 3 years |
| SC | 15% | 5 years |
| ST | 7.5% | 5 years |
| EWS | 10% | As per rules |
| PwD (UR) | 5% horizontal | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 5% horizontal | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 5% horizontal | 15 years |
