NIT Silchar Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NIT Silchar is hiring 3 project staff members for an ICSSR Major Research Project in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. The posts are 1 Research Assistant and 2 Field Investigators for work linked to literary translation and field data. The salary is Rs. 37,000 per month for the Research Assistant and Rs. 20,000 per month for each Field Investigator. You need to send the signed scanned application by email before 10 May 2026, 5:00 PM.

NIT Silchar Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

The National Institute of Technology Silchar notice is for a temporary ICSSR project titled Literary Interface through Translation: Early Modern Literary Texts from Sanskrit, Bengali, Marathi and Telugu into Kannada (1800-1930). The project is sanctioned under file number 102/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/MJ dated 20 March 2025. If your background is in Social Sciences or Humanities and you can work with archival data, textual analysis, Kannada, and English, this 2026 project role may fit you.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Research Assistant - 1 post: Temporary project role for literature review, archival field data collection, and report writing.
• Field Investigator - 2 posts: Temporary project role for field visits, data collection, textual analysis, and report writing when needed.
• Total - 3 posts: The notification does not give a category-wise vacancy split.

Who Can Apply?

Research Assistant

• Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or Humanities with at least 55% marks.
• Additional requirement: You also need NET, M.Phil., or Ph.D. as stated in the notification.

Field Investigator

• Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Social Science or Humanities with at least 55% marks.
• Citizenship: The notice is open to Indian citizens.

Preferred Skills

• Archival and textual work: Familiarity with archival data collection methods and textual analysis is preferred.
• Languages: Demonstrated proficiency in Kannada and English is preferred.
• Digital skills: Proficiency in digital humanities tools, basic statistical analysis software, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Writing: Strong academic writing and report writing skills are preferred.

Age Limit

• Preferred age: The notice says preferably below 35 years.
• Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC, Women, and EWS applicants get relaxation in qualification and age as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• Research Assistant: Salary is Rs. 37,000 per month.
• Field Investigator: Salary is Rs. 20,000 per month.
• Rate basis: The salary is as per rates approved by ICSSR.

Selection Process

1. Screening: NIT Silchar may restrict the number of people called for the interview based on screening.
2. Interview: The date, time, and venue for the interview will be notified to shortlisted people.
3. Final decision: The institute may cancel the recruitment or select no one if no suitable person is found.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill the application format: Use the form attached in the 28 April 2026 notification.
2. Attach documents: Add your CV and relevant documents, including certificates for qualification, category, and experience where applicable.
3. Email the signed scanned form: Send it to shashi@hum.nits.ac.in.
4. Use the correct subject line: Write Application for the post of Research Assistant/Field Investigator for ICSSR Major Research Project 2026.
5. Send before the deadline: Your email should reach by 10 May 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important Dates

• Notification date: 28 April 2026.
• Project sanction date: 20 March 2025.
• Last date to submit application: 10 May 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
• Interview date: To be announced to shortlisted people.

• Handle project literature review for the ICSSR translation research work.
• Collect archival and field data linked to Sanskrit, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, and Kannada texts.
• Prepare clear project notes, reports, and documentation for the Principal Investigator.
• Support textual analysis work for early modern literary materials from 1800-1930.
• Maintain field records, references, and research files during the project period.
• Work with Kannada and English material as required by the project.