IIIT Ranchi Field Investigator / Project Staff Recruitment 2026

IIIT Ranchi Field Investigator / Project Staff Recruitment 2026 — 1 post

The Indian Institute of Information Technology Ranchi (IIIT Ranchi), Department of Sciences and Humanities and Management, has invited applications for one Field Investigator / Project Staff post on a temporary basis. The post is under the project "Custom against Law: Child Marriage in Tribal Communities of Jharkhand", sponsored by the Dr. Ram Dayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute (TRI), Government of Jharkhand. The advertisement is IIITR/SCI-HUM/2026/I dated 10 November 2026.

Pay and tenure

The post carries a fellowship of Rs. 30,000 per month, disbursed on successful completion of assigned project-related activities, as per TRI terms. The initial appointment is for five months, extendable subject to performance and availability of funds, or terminated earlier. This is a purely temporary project post.

Who can apply

You need a Master's degree in Social Sciences, Geography, Anthropology or Sociology, with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI on the 10-point scale at Master's level. Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of child marriage in tribal communities of Jharkhand — including socio-cultural practices, customary laws and the legal framework on prevention of child marriage — is desirable. The age limit is 35 years as of the last date of application, with relaxations as per Government norms and for candidates with relevant experience. No minimum age is stated.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notice. Do not assume any fee.

Selection

Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA is paid. Original documents must be presented at the interview or joining. Note that the application form attached to the notice is headed "Project Assistant" while the advertisement is for "Field Investigator / Project Staff" — it is the same post under the same project.

How to apply

Send the application in the prescribed format with self-attested supporting documents as a single PDF by email to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Rohit Kandulna (rohitkandulna@iiitranchi.ac.in), with the subject line "Application for Field Investigator/ Project Staff under TRI sponsored project", and also fill the Google Form linked in the notice, by 25 November 2026. Read the official notice PDF linked below in full before applying.