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Aug 2026 Walk in Interview the Post of Field Investigator

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Aug 2026 Walk in Interview the Post of Field Investigator administered by IITK Authority (Tripura).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITK Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-01-29 Posting Jurisdiction: Tripura

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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	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Aug 2026 Walk in Interview the Post of Field Investigator?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 2026-01-29. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITK Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official IITK recruitment portal, navigate to the project vacancies section, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal and academic credentials.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including educational certificates, experience letters, caste certificates if applicable, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed PDF/JPEG format.

Fill out the online application form specifically for the Field Investigator post, ensuring all details regarding research experience and field-work skills are accurately recorded.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the integrated SBI Collect payment gateway, with exemptions applicable for SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates.

Download the generated application form and the system-issued interview call letter/admit card, which must be printed and carried to the walk-in venue along with originals.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Aug 2026 Walk in Interview the Post of Field Investigator 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: Document Screening and Verification	Qualifying / 1 Hour	Verification of minimum educational qualifications, age limits, research experience, and authenticity of submitted academic certificates and testimonials.
Stage 2: Written Screening Test	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	Research methodology, data collection techniques, basic statistics, socio-economic survey methods, logical reasoning, and general awareness of rural development.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	50 Marks / 20 Minutes	Assessment of communication skills, field-work aptitude, problem-solving in real-time field scenarios, and knowledge of IITK project domain.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Cumulative Weightage	Compilation of final scores from the written test and interview, subject to meeting the reservation and medical fitness criteria.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Field Investigator post at IIT Kanpur (IITK) is analyzed under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6 (or equivalent consolidated project scale). The entry basic pay is Rs. 35,400. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y city (Kanpur) at 20% (Rs. 7,080), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 66,750. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic + DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 61,000. This competitive remuneration aligns with the Indian Institute of Technology's research staff guidelines, ensuring standard central government benefits for the contractual tenure.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central government empowerment policies, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee, ensuring equitable participation across all categories.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Aug 2026 Walk in Interview the Post

What is the cut-off criteria for the written screening test?

The minimum qualifying mark is 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates to proceed to the interview stage.

Will there be any normalization of marks for this exam?

Since the screening test is conducted in a single session, no normalization formula will be applied to the raw scores.

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

No service bond is required, but selected candidates are expected to commit to the project duration of one year, extendable based on performance.

What is the probation period for the Field Investigator position?

There is a standard initial observation/probation period of three months from the date of joining to assess field performance.

What is the primary syllabus for the field-work domain questions?

The syllabus focuses on primary data collection, questionnaire design, household survey techniques, and ethical considerations in field research.

Where will the primary posting and field-work locations be?

The primary posting is at IIT Kanpur, with extensive travel required across designated rural and urban field sites in Uttar Pradesh.