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Of Research Positions Icssr Funded

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Of Research Positions Icssr Funded administered by IITDH Authority (Assam).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITDH Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-13 Posting Jurisdiction: Assam

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Due Date of the TENDER Has Been Extended to	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Due Date of the TENDER Has Been Extended Upto	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Due to Administrative Reasons NIT 94827 Is Cancelled Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
E NIT 15 of 02 2023 24 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Of Research Positions Icssr Funded?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-08-13. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITDH Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain iitdh.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IIT Dharwad recruitment portal, create a unique login ID, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing verified personal and contact details.

Scan and upload essential documents including academic transcripts, ICSSR-eligible research proposals, curriculum vitae, category certificates, and passport-sized photographs in the prescribed PDF/JPEG formats.

Fill in detailed academic qualifications, past research experience, publication records, and specific project preferences aligned with the ICSSR funded project guidelines.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via SBI Collect or integrated payment gateways, and download the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Download the generated admit card or interview call letter from the portal after the screening committee completes the shortlisting process based on academic merit.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Of Research Positions Icssr Funded is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Shortlisting & Academic Screening	Portfolio Review / No Marks	Academic consistency and PG percentage, UGC-NET/JRF qualification status, Publication record in Scopus/Web of Science, Relevance of Master's/Ph.D. thesis to the ICSSR project theme
Stage 2: Written Domain Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Research Methodology and Research Design, Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis, Social Science Research Ethics, Statistical Tools and Software (SPSS, R, or Python)
Stage 3: Technical Presentation & Interview	100 Marks / 45 Minutes	Presentation of the proposed research design, Domain-specific knowledge of the ICSSR project theme, Literature review capabilities, Execution plan and field-work methodology
Stage 4: Document Verification & Joining	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, Experience and NOC certificates, Category and reservation validation, Execution of the project-specific service agreement

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Although ICSSR-funded research positions are typically consolidated fellowships, they are structurally aligned with Level 10 of the 7th CPC for Research Associates and Level 6 for Research Assistants. For a Research Associate mapped to Level 10 (Entry Basic Pay Rs. 56,100), the Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounts to Rs. 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y city (Dharwad) is calculated at 18% (Rs. 10,098). Transport Allowance (TA) is Rs. 3,600 plus DA (Rs. 5,508). The Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 1,05,039. After statutory deductions including NPS (10% of Basic + DA = Rs. 8,583) and Professional Tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately Rs. 96,000. For consolidated ICSSR roles, a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 47,000 (Research Associate) or Rs. 37,000 (Research Assistant) is provided, often with institutional HRA at 18% without DA/TA.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and Ministry of Education directives, IIT Dharwad implements statutory reservations for ICSSR-funded positions. Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are strictly applied. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In line with promoting gender diversity, women candidates are exempted from application fees and receive age relaxation as per Central Government norms for project-based academic recruitments.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Of Research Positions Icssr Funded

What are the shortlisting criteria and cutoffs for the interview?

Shortlisting is based on a composite score of PG marks (minimum 55% for General, 50% for SC/ST), UGC-NET/JRF qualification, and the quality of the submitted research proposal.

Is there a normalization process for the written screening test?

If the screening test is conducted in multiple sessions, a standard percentile-based normalization method is used; otherwise, raw marks determine the interview shortlist.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for this ICSSR position?

There is no financial bond, but selected candidates must sign an undertaking to commit to the project for at least one year or until project completion.

What is the probation or performance review period for this role?

The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. However, there is an initial observation period of 3 to 6 months before extension.

What is the core syllabus for the research methodology section?

The syllabus covers research design, sampling techniques, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, qualitative thematic analysis, and ethical guidelines in social science research.

Where will the selected candidates be posted during the project?

The primary posting is at the IIT Dharwad campus, with mandatory field visits to target regions in India as dictated by the ICSSR project's scope.