BDU Project Assistant Social Work Recruitment 2026
Bharathidasan University - Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) - Social Work
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹25,000 - ₹25,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
26 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for 1 Project Assistant post in BDU. MSW eligible. Salary: Rs 25,000 per month. Walk-in: 26 Oct 2026 at Tiruchirappalli.
BDU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview
Bharathidasan University (BDU), Tiruchirappalli, is hiring a Project Assistant for a research project run from its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). The project is funded under the Chief Minister's Research Grant (CMRG) and looks at how adolescent helpline services can improve mental health support for students of government schools in Tamil Nadu.
This is a purely temporary, project-based role under Dr. A. Sivagami, Associate Professor in Social Work and Principal Investigator of the project. Selection happens through a walk-in interview at the CDOE on the university's main campus at Palkalaiperur. It suits a Master of Social Work graduate who wants hands-on research experience in school mental health and may want to move into a Ph.D. later.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Project-only role: The job ends automatically when the research project is completed or closed, without any notice or compensation.
- No absorption: You cannot claim a future job or absorption in the funding agency, because the post exists only for this project.
- Ph.D. registration: The selected candidate may be asked to register for the Ph.D. programme in Social Work.
- Fieldwork: You must be ready to make field visits and talk with school students and other stakeholders.
- Languages: Good command of Tamil and English is essential for this post.
- No travel allowance: No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Application Submission Notes
There is no online form for this post. Walk in at the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Bharathidasan University (Main Campus), Palkalaiperur, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024 by 10.30 am on the interview day.
Carry a detailed CV that lists your academic qualifications and any research experience, along with your original certificates and the other documents listed on this page. For doubts, contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. A. Sivagami, at sivagami@bdu.ac.in or 94431 45032.
Responsibilities
- Collect field data from government school students for the CMRG research project
- Visit schools and interact with students and other stakeholders
- Administer structured research tools such as questionnaires and scales
- Keep research records and project files up to date
- Assist with project data entry and data management
- Support the project's adolescent helpline and mental health work
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Minimum Qualification
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a recognised institution
Preferred Qualification
Qualified under UGC Category-III or passed the Bharathidasan University Ph.D. Entrance Examination
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of social-work research, field data collection, adolescent welfare, counselling or mental-health interventions, and computer applications; proficiency in Tamil and English
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Pay Scale
Fellowship: Rs. 25,000 per month
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
- 2 Document Verification
Additional Requirements
Computer Knowledge Required
Local Language Required (Tamil)
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Original certificates and mark statements for verification
- Attested photocopies of all relevant documents
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Detailed CV outlining academic qualifications and research experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Possibly. The notice says the selected candidate may be asked to register for the Ph.D. programme in Social Work.
No. The post is tied to the CMRG research project and ends with it, and you cannot claim absorption or a future job.
Yes. You must be willing to make field visits to meet school students and stakeholders and collect research data.
No. You have to bear your own travel costs for attending the interview.
Important Dates
Last Date to Apply
26 Oct 2026
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