NIT Hamirpur Research Assistant and Field Investigator Walk-in-Interview 2026

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, invites eligible candidates for a walk-in-interview for the posts of Research Assistant and Field Investigator under the project “Impact Assessment of Decentralized Planning Programme,” funded by the Planning Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The interview will be held on 30.06.2026 at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, NIT Hamirpur. Interested candidates must appear with a duly filled application form and self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents. No application fee is required to apply for these posts.

Official Notification Reference: NO. NIT/HMR/R&C/2026/670-673

Date Posted: 29 June 2026

Hiring Organization Name: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

Organization Profile: NIT Hamirpur is a premier technical institution located in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, established under the National Institutes of Technology Act. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across engineering, sciences, and humanities disciplines. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences actively engages in interdisciplinary research projects funded by state and central government agencies.

Job Title/Designation:

• Research Assistant
• Field Investigator

Vacancy Available in Departments:

• Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, NIT Hamirpur — Research Assistant (1 Post)
• Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, NIT Hamirpur — Field Investigator (1 Post)

Essential Qualifications:

Research Assistant: Postgraduate degree in Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, along with NET / M.Phil. / Ph.D.

Field Investigator: Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks.

Desirable: Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, SPSS, STATA, and Power BI tools (for Research Assistant); Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint (for Field Investigator).

Salary Details:

• Research Assistant: ₹37,000/- per month
• Field Investigator: ₹20,000/- per month
• HRA: Not applicable for both posts

Tenure of Post: 4 months or up to the end of the project, whichever is earlier. The appointment is purely temporary. Selected candidates will have no claim for temporary or regular appointment at NIT Hamirpur at any stage.

Job Description:

Research Assistant:

• Conducting field surveys and field work
• Analysing primary and secondary data
• Writing reports and research papers
• Any other task assigned related to the project

Field Investigator:

• Primary data collection
• Travel within Himachal Pradesh for data collection
• Data processing
• Any other task assigned related to the project

Joining Mandate: The selected candidate must join within one week of receiving the appointment letter. Failure to do so will result in automatic cancellation of the appointment.

Job Location: Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

Apply Mode: Walk-in-Interview

Important Dates:

Application Fees: No application fee is required.

Organization Website: nitham.ac.in

How to Apply: Eligible and interested candidates must appear for the walk-in-interview on 30 June 2026 at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. Candidates must bring a duly filled application form (Annexure I) along with self-attested photocopies of all degrees, certificates, and mark sheets. Original certificates and documents must be carried for verification at the time of the interview. Only candidates who report before the scheduled document verification time (09:00 AM) will be considered for the interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview or at the time of joining.

Organization Address:
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur
Hamirpur – 177005 Himachal Pradesh

Official Notification for Reference: NIT Hamirpur – Research Assistant and Field Investigator Walk-in-Interview Notification 2026

General Instructions for Candidates Applying for NIT Hamirpur Jobs:

• Candidates must appear for the walk-in-interview with a duly filled prescribed application form (Annexure I).
• Self-attested photocopies of all degrees, certificates, and mark sheets related to educational qualifications must be attached.
• All original certificates and documents must be brought for verification at the time of the interview.
• Only candidates who report before the document verification time (09:00 AM) on the interview date will be permitted to appear for the interview.
• Candidates arriving after the scheduled reporting time will not be allowed to participate in the walk-in-interview.
• Applicants must verify their eligibility as mentioned in the official advertisement before submitting the application form.
• The appointment is purely temporary; selected candidates will have no claim for any regular or permanent appointment at NIT Hamirpur.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the walk-in-interview or at the time of joining.
• In case of any inconsistency between the English and Hindi versions of the notification, the English version shall be treated as authentic and final.

NIT Hamirpur’s walk-in-interview for Research Assistant and Field Investigator offers a great opportunity for candidates from social science backgrounds to contribute to a meaningful government-funded research project. With competitive monthly remuneration and a reputed institutional environment, eligible candidates are encouraged to attend the interview on 30 June 2026 without delay.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the NIT Hamirpur Research Assistant recruitment 2026 about? The NIT Hamirpur Research Assistant recruitment 2026 is for filling one post of Research Assistant under the project “Impact Assessment of Decentralized Planning Programme,” funded by the Planning Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh, through a walk-in-interview process.

2. What is the qualification required for the Research Assistant post at NIT Hamirpur? Candidates must have a postgraduate degree in Social Science with a minimum of 55% marks along with NET / M.Phil. / Ph.D. qualification to be eligible for the Research Assistant post at NIT Hamirpur.

3. What is the salary for the Field Investigator post at NIT Hamirpur? The monthly remuneration for the Field Investigator post at NIT Hamirpur is ₹20,000/- per month. HRA is not applicable for this post.

4. When and where is the NIT Hamirpur walk-in-interview 2026 scheduled? The walk-in-interview for the Research Assistant post is scheduled on 30 June 2026 at 10:00 AM and for the Field Investigator post at 11:30 AM, both at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.

5. Is there any application fee for the NIT Hamirpur Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts? No, there is no application fee for either the Research Assistant or the Field Investigator post at NIT Hamirpur.

6. What is the tenure of the Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts at NIT Hamirpur? The tenure for both posts is 4 months or up to the end of the project, whichever is earlier. Both appointments are purely temporary in nature.

7. What documents should candidates bring for the NIT Hamirpur walk-in-interview 2026? Candidates must bring a duly filled application form (Annexure I), self-attested photocopies of all degrees, certificates, and mark sheets, along with all original documents for verification at the time of the walk-in-interview at NIT Hamirpur.