University of Kalyani , West Bengal wanted Research Assistant and Field Investigator, for 2026 academic year. Eligible candidates may apply through Online
Date Posted: 17th August 2026
Name of the College: University of Kalyani
College Profile: The University of Kalyani was established in 1960 with a campus area of over 378 acres in Kalyani town. It is well connected by road and railway, with a railway station very close to the University. The University is situated in a locality surrounded by a rural setting within a rural backdrop and it caters mostly to the students of rural and backward areas. Yet, its distance from Kolkata is only 45 km.This locational advantage of the University makes it particularly suitable for the ‘Cafeteria Approach’ to higher education. The University ensures on the one hand, the development of excellence, and on the other, contribution of higher education through dispersion of knowledge to rural areas in an open and flexible system. The University is also considering the possibility of upgrading some of its affiliated colleges with academic autonomy and postgraduate teaching
Job Title:
Employment Type: Temporary
Department:
- Economics
Essential Qualification:
- Research Assistant
- Postgraduate in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D
- Field Investigator
- PG in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.
Initial duration of post: 6 months
Consolidated Pay:
- Research Assistant- Rs.37,000/- p.m.
- Field Investigator- Rs.20,000/- p.m.
Job Location: Nadia, West Bengal
Apply Mode: Online
Website : www.klyuniv.ac.in
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates shall submit their applications by clicking the doc files
For Research Assistant:https://forms.gle/LYVvmHHFUjBU46Ug8
For Field Investigator:https://forms.gle/fKx3ZfVtHTWTd3Bb8 - Shortlisted candidates should submit, at the time of interview, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, self-attested copies of mark-sheets/degree certificates from matriculation onwards, NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. certificate (wherever applicable), evidence of research experience (if any) indicating the candidate’s suitability for the post applied for.
- The post is based at the Department of Economics, University of Kalyani, with extensive fieldwork in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal.
- Last date for receipt of applications: 20 August, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m.)
- Tentative date of interview: To be communicated to the shortlisted candidates by e-mail.
Address:
University of Kalyani
P.O. Kalyani, Dist. Nadia,
West Bengal 741235
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