Central University of Odisha Academic Recruitment 2026, Koraput – Apply for Research Assistant & Field Investigator Posts

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Janani
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Central University of Odisha, located in Koraput district, has invited applications for Academic Recruitment to fill Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts under an ICSSR-funded research project. Interested and eligible candidates can send their applications through email on or before 31st August 2026. These are temporary, project-based positions offering a good opportunity for social science graduates and postgraduates interested in field research work in Odisha.

   

Official Notification Reference file: CUO/DJMC/ICSSR/RP/Major/Advt./2026-27/01

Date Posted: 14th August 2026

Hiring Organization Name: Central University of Odisha

Organization Profile: The Central University of Odisha has been established by the Parliament under the Central Universities Act, 2009 (No. 3C of 2009). It is one of the 15 new Central Universities established by the Government of India during the UGC XI Plan period to address the concerns of “equity and access” and as per the policy of the Government of India to increase the access to quality higher education by people in less educationally developed districts which have a Graduate Enrollment Ratio of less than the national average of 11%.

Employment Type: Temporary

Job Title/Designation:

Vacancy available in departments:

  • Research Assistant – 01 post, under the ICSSR Major Research Project titled “Enhancing Tribal and Small Holder Rural Livelihoods through Sustainable Agricultural Innovations: A Study of Farming Systems in KBK Districts of Odisha”
  • Field Investigator – 02 posts, under the same ICSSR Major Research Project

Essential Qualifications:

  • Research Assistant: Ph.D./M.Phil./NET/Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, along with skill in the use of Data Science/GIS/SPSS/R
  • Field Investigator: Graduate in a Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, proficiency in Reading, Writing, Speaking, Translation and Computer skills in both English and Odia languages, and willingness to travel for field work, including rural and interior areas

Desirable: Field Investigator candidates with a 4-year graduation programme will be given preference

Salary Details:

  • Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000/- per month (as per ICSSR guidelines)
  • Field Investigator: Rs. 20,000/- per month (as per ICSSR guidelines)

Job Location: Koraput, Odisha

Apply Mode: Online through Email

Important Dates:

  • Date of Advertisement: 11th August 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 31st August 2026

Organization Website: cuo.ac.in

How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates should send a detailed CV mentioning their educational qualification and work experience, along with self-attested copies of testimonials, to the email address given below on or before 31st August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview through email, and no TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Email address to apply: [email protected]

Organization address:
Central University of Odisha
Sunabeda Koraput Odisha

Official Notification for Reference: Central University of Odisha- Job Opening Notification

General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Central University of Odisha jobs:

  • Send your CV along with self-attested testimonials only through the official email address
  • Mention your educational qualification and relevant work experience clearly in the CV
  • Carry all original certificates for verification at the time of the interview
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining the post
  • The appointment can be terminated at any time before the project period ends, based on performance or project completion

These openings at Central University of Odisha offer a valuable chance for social science candidates to gain hands-on research and field experience in a government-funded project. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply early with complete documents before the closing date to be considered for the interview process.

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