The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, Jharkhand, has invited applications for this Field Investigator Recruitment under an Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) sponsored project. Three positions are available for a project titled “Impact Assessment of PMKVY on Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Development among Tribal Youth in Jharkhand: Systemic Barriers and Pathways”. The tenure of the project is three months, with a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 20,000 per month. Interested candidates must email their application as a single PDF within 20 days of the advertisement date, up to 5:00 PM.
Date Posted: 24th October 2026
Institution Name: Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, Office of the Dean (Research & Development)
Advertisement/Notification No.: IIT (ISM) Project No. SRDP 1311 G, Dated 05 October 2026 (Sanction No. F. No. 162/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MN, Dated 20 March 2026)
Institution Profile: The Indian School of Mines was formally opened on 9th December 1926, by Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India to address the need for trained manpower related to mining activities in the country with disciplines of Mining and Applied Geology. In 1967 it was granted the status of a deemed to be university under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956. Since its establishment, IIT(ISM) has undergone considerable expansion of its activities, and presently it can be considered as a total technology education institute.
Employment Type: Project staff position under a sponsored research project, for the project tenure of 03 months.
Post Name/Designation:
- Field Investigator – ICSSR Project (03 posts)
Total Vacancies: 3
Project Details:
- Title: Impact Assessment of PMKVY on Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Development among Tribal Youth in Jharkhand: Systemic Barriers and Pathways
- Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator: Prof. Bibhas Chandra and Dr. Koushik Mondal
- Tenure of the project: 03 months
Required Educational Qualifications for Field Investigator:
- Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks
- Preference is given to candidates with a four-year graduation program
- Desirable: experience conducting interviews and focus groups in Simdega, West Singhbhum and Gumla, with fluency in local dialects to identify socio-cultural barriers
- Desirable: proficiency in MS Office for comprehensive data entry and analysis
- Desirable: knowledge of PMKVY and entrepreneurial development frameworks, specifically within the tribal context of Jharkhand
Age Limit: Preferably below 35 years, with relaxation as per GoI norms.
Candidate Profile:
- Willing to travel to the field of study in Simdega, West Singhbhum and Gumla
- Comfortable with survey-based data collection and interviews
- Able to handle data entry and analysis in MS Office
Responsibilities:
- Quantitative (survey-based) and qualitative (interviews) data collection
- Travelling to the field of study (Simdega, West Singhbhum and Gumla)
- Comprehensive data entry and analysis in MS Office
Pay Scale/Pay Level: Fellowship of Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated).
Application Fee: As per notification. No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process:
- Shortlisting of candidates based on merit and as per project requirements; mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an invitation to the interview
- Online interview of shortlisted candidates, with the date informed to them
Job Location: Dhanbad, Jharkhand, with field work in Simdega, West Singhbhum and Gumla
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 05 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 05 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply by Email | 20 days from the date of the advertisement, up to 5:00 PM (25 October 2026 by calculation) |
| Walk-in/Interview Date | Not Applicable – Online interview; shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date |
Apply Mode: Email
How to Apply for this Position? Interested candidates need to prepare a single PDF with a detailed CV and scanned certificates for educational qualifications, age and desirable qualification. They must email it to the Principal Investigator before the deadline, mentioning the project title and number.
Application Procedure:
- Prepare a single PDF containing a detailed CV and scanned certificates regarding educational qualifications, age and desirable qualification
- Write the project title and project number in the email, which is IIT (ISM) Project No. SRDP 1311 G
- Email the PDF to [email protected] before the deadline of 5:00 PM on the last date
- Wait for the shortlisting; shortlisted candidates are informed about the date of the online interview
Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Detailed CV
- Scanned certificates regarding educational qualifications
- Scanned proof of age
- Scanned certificates or proof of the desirable qualification, such as field experience, MS Office proficiency and PMKVY knowledge
- All documents combined in a single PDF
Important Links:
| Link Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Field Investigator Recruitment Notification (This link is taken from the institution official website) |
| Institution Official Website | https://www.iitism.ac.in/ |
| Application Link | Not Applicable – apply via email only |
| Email Address to Apply | [email protected] |
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are requested to carefully read and review the official notification before applying, as the information above is presented for general reference only and the official advertisement shall be treated as final and authoritative in case of any discrepancy.
Institution address:
Office of the Dean (Research & Development),
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad,
Dhanbad,
Jharkhand, India.
Benefits of Joining the ICSSR Project at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad:
- Consolidated fellowship of Rs. 20,000 per month
- Hands-on experience in survey-based and qualitative field research
- Exposure to a national level study on the impact of PMKVY among tribal youth in Jharkhand
- Experience of working with a research team at an IIT
- Useful research experience for a future career in social science research
Frequently Asked Questions for Field Investigator Recruitment
- What is the last date to apply?
20 days from the date of the advertisement, up to 5:00 PM. The advertisement is dated 5 October 2026, which makes the last date 25 October 2026. - How many vacancies are available?
There are 3 positions for Field Investigator. - How can candidates apply?
By email, with a single PDF containing a detailed CV and scanned certificates, sent to [email protected]. - What is the required qualification?
A graduate degree in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks. A four-year graduation program is preferred. - What is the fellowship amount?
Rs. 20,000 per month, consolidated. - What is the duration of the engagement?
The tenure of the project is 03 months. - What is the age limit, and is there any age relaxation?
Preferably below 35 years, with relaxation as per GoI norms. - What is the selection process?
Shortlisting based on merit and project requirements, followed by an online interview. - Is there an application fee, and is it refundable?
No application fee is mentioned, and no refund policy is specified. - Where will the field work take place?
In Simdega, West Singhbhum and Gumla districts of Jharkhand.
This is a good opportunity for social science graduates in Jharkhand to gain field research experience on a national project at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. Eligible candidates should prepare their CV and certificates in a single PDF, and email it before the deadline.
