📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), A Central University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Advertisement No.: HNBGU/RDC/2025/01 dated 07.10.2026
- Post Name: Research Assistant
- Total Vacancies: 1
- Employment Nature: Contractual — Purely temporary, coterminous with the ICSSR research project duration
- Application Mode: Offline (Hard copy by post + Soft copy via email)
- Application Last Date: 26 October 2026
- Interview Date: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates by email only
- Monthly Remuneration: Rs. 37,000 per month
- Application Fee: Rs. 0 (Not Applicable)
- Official Website: hnbgu.ac.in
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant | 1 | 40 years (Relaxation as per ICSSR / Government of India norms) | Rs. 37,000 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Research Assistant: Post Graduate in a Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, and qualified with NET / M.Phil. / Ph.D.
Desirable Skills & Experience: Computer proficiency, data analysis capability, proficiency in Unicode (Hindi), and willingness to travel as required by the project.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on the qualifications and experience submitted in the application.
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated about the interview date via email only to the email address provided in the application.
- All original documents must be produced at the time of interview for verification.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining the post.
How to Apply
- Download the application form and notification from the official HNBGU portal or the direct link below.
- Fill out the application form with all required details and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of certificates supporting your qualification, age proof, and experience (if any).
- Send the hard copy of the application along with all relevant documents to: Dr. Amit Kumar Sharma (Project Director), Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi & Modern Indian Language, H.N.B Garhwal University (A Central University), S.R.T. Campus, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand – 249 199, so as to reach on or before 26.10.2026.
- Send a soft copy (scanned) of the application and documents to the Project Director's email address mentioned in the notification.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Completed Application Form with a recent passport-size photograph
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates (Post Graduate / NET / M.Phil. / Ph.D)
- Age proof certificate
- Resume with recent passport-size photograph
- Experience certificates (if any) on official letterhead
Important Instructions
- The post is purely temporary, tied to the project duration, and coterminous with the ICSSR research project.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining the post.
- The association between the Project Director and the candidate can be discontinued at any time with one month's notice in writing by either party.
- Candidates must fulfill the job requirements to complete the project in a timely manner.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date via email only.
Important Links
- Download HNBGU Research Assistant ICSSR Project Official Notification PDF
- Visit HNBGU Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for HNBGU Research Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submission of both hard copy and soft copy applications is 26 October 2026. The hard copy must be posted so as to reach Dr. Amit Kumar Sharma (Project Director), Department of Hindi & MIL, S.R.T. Campus, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand – 249 199 by this date.
Is the HNBGU Research Assistant post a permanent government job?
No. This is a purely temporary, contractual post tied to the ICSSR research project. The appointment is coterminous with the project duration. Either party may terminate the association with one month's written notice.
What is the salary for the HNBGU Research Assistant position?
The Research Assistant will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 37,000 for the duration of the project.
What qualification is required for HNBGU Research Assistant?
Candidates must have a Post Graduate degree in a Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, along with NET / M.Phil. / Ph.D qualification. Desirable skills include computer proficiency, data analysis capability, and Unicode (Hindi) proficiency.
What is the application fee for HNBGU Research Assistant Recruitment?
There is no application fee. The recruitment is for a project-based temporary post under an ICSSR research grant, and no fee is prescribed.
What is the venue and reporting time for the interview?
There is no fixed walk-in interview. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated about the interview date by email only. Candidates must report at the interview venue with all original documents as specified in the intimation.