Vidyaranya Institute of Knowledge and Advanced Studies (VIKAS)
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067
Applications are invited for the position of Field Assistant under a research project funded by the Indian Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education, Government of India, as per the details given below:
Title of the Project: “Governance, Law and Statecraft in Indian Knowledge Systems: A Study of the Vijayanagara Empire and its Shastric Foundations”
Name of the Post: Field Investigator
No. of Vacancy: 01
Duration:10 Months
The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Age Limit (as on last date of application): Maximum 35 years
Essential Qualification: Postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines from a recognized university along with proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English, Kannada or Telugu or Malayalam.
• History
• Political Science
• Sanskrit / Indic Studies
• Indian Knowledge Systems
• Law
• Philosophy
• Related disciplines relevant to the theme of the project.
Remuneration per Month (Consolidated): Rs. 12,000/- per month
Application Procedure: Interested candidates must send their application in a single PDF file, along with all supporting documents, to the Principal Investigator (PI) via email (sangmesh[at]mail[dot]jnu[dot]ac[dot]in) with the subject line: “Application for Research Fellow – VIKAS Project – Candidate Name”
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 15 June 2026
Note:
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The position is purely temporary.
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Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and suitability for the project. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear for the interview and no other communications in this regard will be entertained.
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No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
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The decision of the selection committee will be final.
Dr. Sangmesh
Associate Professor, SoE and Deputy Director VIKAS