Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification announced by IIIT-Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – Research Associate, Research Assistant and Field Investigator Jobs. Eligible candidates may apply through Email/ Postal
Date Posted: 20th August 2026
Hiring Organization: IIIT-Allahabad

Organization Profile: The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIIT-A) was established in 1999, as a center of excellence in Information Technology and allied areas. The institute was conferred “Deemed University” status by Govt. of India in the year 2000. The Institute thus became empowered to have a perpetual seal and award degrees subsequent to the conduct of its own examinations. IIIT Allahabad is an Institute of National importance.
Job Title:
- Research Associate
- Research Assistant
- Field Investigator
Employment Type: Contract
Title of the Project: Bridging the Informal Credit Gap: Feasibility of Retail CBDC (E-rupee) as Reputational Collateral for Micro-Entrepreneur in Prayagraj
Essential Qualifications:
- Research Associate- Postgraduate in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, along with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D and at least two years of research experience.
- Research Assistant- Postgraduate in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D.
- Field Investigator- Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
Preference will be given to candidates with four year graduation program.
Salary:
- Research Associate- Rs. 47,000/- per month (Fixed), No HRA shall be admissible
- Research Assistant- Rs. 37,000/- per month (Fixed), No HRA shall be admissible
- Field Investigator- Rs. 20,000/- per month (Fixed), No HRA shall be admissible
Duration of Appointment: 6 months, extendable up to 1 year based on performance.
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in English and Hindi
- Ability to work with digital data analysis and text analytics software and to perform target-based work.
- Ready to travel for data collection & analysis.
Job Location: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Apply Mode: Email/ Postal
Organization Website : www.iiita.ac.in
How to Apply:
- Applicants are requested to email the filled-in application in the format below to [email protected] (with ‘ICSSR Project’ as with the subject line) by 15.09.2026, 5 pm. The applicants should also send a hard copy of the application form along with selfattested copies of relevant documents. enclosures to :
Prof. Anurika Vaish
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad,
Department of Management Studies,
Room No# 3205, 1st Floor, Lecture Theatre Building,
Deoghat, Jhalwa, Allahabad-211015 (U.P.) INDIA
E-Mail: [email protected] - Shortlisted candidates will be notified through email. Candidates are advised to carry originals and one set of photocopies of academic testimonials to the interview.
Address:
Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad,
Prayagraj-211015 (U.P.) – India.
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