Panjab University Research Investigator Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 02 Posts

Panjab University, Chandigarh, has released the official notification for the Research Investigator Recruitment 2026, inviting eligible candidates to attend a walk-in interview for 02 vacancies under a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) project. This is a great short-term research opportunity for postgraduates in anthropology and related fields.

? Recruitment Highlights

• Organization: Panjab University
• Post: Research Investigator
• Vacancies: 02
• Interview Type: Walk-in
• Interview Date & Time: 28 January 2026 at 03:00 PM
• Job Type: Contractual / Hiring basis (3 months)
• Location: Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh
• Project: Social Impact Assessment (SIA) study under RFCTLARR Act, 2013
• Official Website: puchd.ac.in
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? Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the following requirements to be eligible:

• Educational Qualification:
  • M.A. / M.Sc. in Anthropology or allied subjects with at least 55% marks (General) or 50% marks (SC/ST).
• Age Limit: Below 40 years.
• Language Requirement: Knowledge of Punjabi language is mandatory.
• Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with fieldwork experience in related subjects, especially anthropological Social Impact Assessment studies.

? Salary & Job Nature

• Emoluments: ?36,000/- per month (consolidated).
• Contract Duration: Approximately three months.
• Role involves conducting fieldwork and data collection for the SIA study project.

? Walk-in Interview Details

Interested candidates must attend the walk-in interview along with the following documents:

• Detailed bio-data / CV
• Attested copies of educational certificates, age proof, and experience certificates
• Original documents for verification

? Venue: Office of the Undersigned, Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014.

?? No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

? Important Dates

Why Apply for Panjab University Research Investigator Position?

• Research Exposure: Work on a government-linked Social Impact Assessment project.
• Fieldwork Experience: Ideal for candidates who enjoy independent fieldwork and data collection.
• Short-Term Contract: Suitable for those seeking immediate short-term research roles.

Apply now by attending the walk-in interview on 28 January 2026! Be sure to carry all required documents and arrive before 03:00 PM.