Periyar University Field Investigator Recruitment 2026: ICSSR Project, Rs 20,000 per Month, Apply by 9 October
- Last Date
- 09 Oct 2026 (Expired)
- Total Posts
- 1
- Apply Mode
- Job Type
- Temporary (project, 10 months)
Job Overview
Organization
Periyar University, Salem
Post Name
Field Investigator (Full Time)
Vacancy
1
Qualification
Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline with 55%
Age Limit
30 years maximum
Salary
Rs 20,000 per month
Application Fee
Not mentioned
Application Mode
E-mail
Selection Process
Not mentioned
Job Type
Temporary (project, 10 months)
Job Location
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Department
Department of Commerce (ICSSR Major Project)
Last Date
09 October 2026
Periyar University, Salem, Department of Commerce, has invited applications for 1 Field Investigator (Full Time) in an ICSSR-sponsored major research project on food waste in restaurants. The fellowship is Rs 20,000 per month for 10 months. Send your application by e-mail on or before 09 October 2026.
Periyar University Field Investigator 2026 – Overview
University
Periyar University, Salem – 636011, Tamil Nadu (Department of Commerce)
Project
Quantifying and Reducing Pre- and Post-Consumer Food Waste in Restaurants (ICSSR File No. 140/2024-25/ICSSR/RP/MJ/GEN)
Post
Field Investigator (Full Time)
Number of Posts
1
Fellowship
Rs 20,000 per month (as per ICSSR guidelines)
Tenure
10 months
Qualification
Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline with at least 55% marks
Age Limit
30 years maximum
Eligibility
Indian nationals only
Last Date
09 October 2026
Eligibility
- ✓Postgraduate degree in a Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks.
- ✓Maximum age is 30 years. The notice does not say on which date age is counted.
- ✓Only Indian nationals can apply.
Terms
- ✓The appointment is purely temporary and linked to the project. There is no right to a regular post in the University.
- ✓No TA/DA for attending the interview or at joining.
- ✓Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Application Fee and Selection
The notice does not mention any application fee or the selection process.
How to Apply
- 1Fill the prescribed Application Form for Field Investigator Position (given in the notice PDF) with personal details, academic qualifications and research experience.
- 2E-mail it to drkavithacom2013@periyaruniversity.ac.in on or before 09/10/2026.
- 3For queries, call the Project Director at +91-8220900414.
Principal Investigator: Dr. R. Kavitha, Assistant Professor of Commerce, Periyar University, Salem.
Important Links
Official Notification PDF
NaukriPatra App
WhatsApp Channel
Telegram Channel
FAQs – Periyar University Field Investigator 2026
Q1. How many posts are there?
1 Field Investigator (Full Time) under the ICSSR major research project.
Q2. What is the fellowship?
Rs 20,000 per month as per ICSSR guidelines, for 10 months.
Q3. What is the qualification?
Postgraduate in a Social Science discipline with at least 55% marks.
Q4. What is the age limit?
30 years maximum.
Q5. What is the last date?
09 October 2026.
Q6. How do I apply?
E-mail the filled application form to drkavithacom2013@periyaruniversity.ac.in.
Q7. Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a temporary 10-month project post with no right to regular appointment.
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