ISI Project Linked Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 for 2 Posts

• MA/M.Sc in Population Studies, Public Health, Anthropology, Health Management, Development Studies, Developmental Economics, Psychology, Applied Psychology or a related discipline.
• A Ph.D. in Population Studies, Public Health, Anthropology, Health Management, Developmental Economics, Psychology, Applied Psychology or a related discipline is desirable.
• Desirable skills include proficiency in English and Bengali, fieldwork or qualitative interview experience, and quantitative and qualitative data collection, management and analysis.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork is desirable.

• Open the designated Google application form and complete the submission by 28 October 2026 at 5 p.m. IST.
• Prepare an application letter addressed to the Professor-in-charge, Social Sciences Division, Indian Statistical Institute.
• Use the subject line "Application for Research Assistant at PSU, ISI, Kolkata" in the letter.
• Prepare a current, signed résumé in English covering personal details, contact information, date of birth, academic qualifications with marks from Class 10 onwards, publications and experience, where applicable.
• Include the required supporting documents and two recommendation letters, and submit the résumé and documents together in one PDF file.
• Enter a working email address in the form; shortlisted candidates will receive interview information by email by 28 October 2026.
• If selected, present original documents and self-attested photocopies for verification at joining.

Recruitment overview

The Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata has issued advertisement No. PU/507/ADV/892, dated 12 October 2026, for two Project Linked Research Assistant positions. The posts belong to the Population Studies Unit under the Social Sciences Division. ISI is an autonomous institution funded by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, Government of India.

Eligibility and appointment terms

Applicants must hold an MA/M.Sc in one of the specified population, public health, social science, management or psychology disciplines, or a related subject. A relevant Ph.D., English and Bengali proficiency, fieldwork experience, qualitative interviewing skills, and experience with quantitative and qualitative data are desirable. Willingness to travel for fieldwork is also desirable.

The engagement is purely contractual and initially runs for three months from joining. Consolidated remuneration is ₹26,000 per month, depending on qualification. Any extension will depend on available funds and the candidate’s performance. The appointment does not create an entitlement to permanent employment or continuation in another project. Residential accommodation is not available for contractual staff.

Application submission

• Complete the designated Google form by 28 October 2026 at 5 p.m. IST.
• Address the application letter to the Professor-in-charge, Social Sciences Division, using the prescribed application subject line.
• Submit one PDF containing the current signed English résumé and supporting documents, including two recommendation letters.
• Include academic details and marks from Class 10 onwards, along with publications and experience certificates where applicable.

Applications lacking the required details or supporting records will be rejected. A working email address is necessary because shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 28 October 2026.

Interview and verification

The offline interview will take place on 3 November 2026 between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. IST at the Population Studies Unit, 5th floor, R.A Fisher Bhavan, ISI, 203 B.T Road, Kolkata. No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview or joining. Selected candidates must bring originals and self-attested photocopies for verification at joining. Possessing the essential qualification alone does not guarantee selection.

Age-date clarification

The notice states a maximum age of 35 years as on 3 November 2027. This date is retained as published, despite the application and interview taking place in 2026.