Research Assistant Recruitment at Manipur University, Canchipur — Apply by 16 August 2026

Manipur University, located at Canchipur, Imphal, has released a recruitment notice for the post of Research Assistant (RA) under an ICSSR-funded Major Research Project 2025-26. The project is titled “Reintegration of the Inter-state Return Migrants in Rural Areas of North-East: Scope, Challenges and Way Forward” and covers fieldwork across Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura. Candidates holding a Ph.D., M.Phil., or Post-graduate degree in Social Science with a minimum of 55% marks can apply. The monthly remuneration is Rs. 37,000/- (consolidated). Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications online before the last date, 16 August 2026.

Reference/Advertisement Number: F. No. 150/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MJ

Date Posted: 3rd August 2026

Institution Name: Manipur University

Institution Profile: Manipur University was established as a State University on June 5, 1980, under the Manipur University Act 1980. It became a Central University on October 13, 2005, through the Manipur University Act 2005, passed by the Parliament. The University has nine Schools of Studies, forty-seven departments, and seven Centres of Studies attached to various Schools of Studies. The total student strength is 7,396.  Currently, the University has 119 affiliated colleges, including three medical colleges of regional and national significance. The Manipur Institute of Technology (MIT), under the School of Engineering, is a constituent college of the University.

Name of the Project: Reintegration of the Inter-state Return Migrants in Rural Areas of North-East: Scope, Challenges and Way Forward

Funding Agency: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, New Delhi

Name of the Post: Research Assistant (RA)

Number of the Post: 01

Duration of the Project: The appointment will initially be made for 01 year, which may be extended by another 7 to 8 months, depending on project requirements, fund availability, and satisfactory performance. The post is purely temporary and can be ended with 30 days’ notice if performance is unsatisfactory.

Essential Qualification: Ph.D./M.Phil./Post-graduate in the Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.

Desirable: Candidates with in-depth knowledge or research experience in Population Geography or Population Studies, particularly Migration Studies, are preferred. Proficiency in English and Bengali/Assamese, and skill in SPSS and GIS software, will be an added advantage.

Emoluments per month: Rs. 37,000/- (consolidated)

Apply Mode: Online, through the application link given below

Last Date to Apply: 16 August 2026

Institution Website: www.manipuruniv.ac.in

How to Apply: Candidates who wish to apply for the Research Assistant post at Manipur University must fill out the online application form through the link provided below. Applications sent by email or post will not be accepted under any circumstances, so candidates should complete the online process carefully before the deadline.

Application form Link: https://forms.gle/RwD2uQmGHWQHiV4m7

Institution Address:
Manipur University, Canchipur,
Imphal – 795003, Manipur, India

Reference Official Notification (Research Assistant Recruitment): Advertisement for Recruitment of Research Assistant (RA), Manipur University

General Instructions to the applicant: Shortlisted candidates will be intimated for interview (online/hybrid) through email. The decision of the selection committee will be final. The selected candidate will have to join duty immediately upon receiving the offer letter. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. For any query, candidates may contact [email protected] or call +91-7384439502.

Candidates looking for research jobs in Manipur University should apply well before the last date to avoid missing this opportunity to work on an ICSSR-funded migration studies project.