IRMA Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

IRMA Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University, invites online applications for the position of Research Assistant under an Indian Council of Social Science Research-funded research project. The appointment will be contractual and purely temporary.

Position Details

• Organisation: Institute of Rural Management Anand

• University: “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University

• Position: Research Assistant

• Location: Anand, Gujarat, India

• Appointment Type: Contractual

• Application Deadline: 9 August 2026

Project Title

“Study on Efficiency of Agriculture and Rural Development Banks: A Comparison of Different Institutional Structures”

The project will evaluate the performance and efficiency of State Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks and Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks across Gujarat, Kerala and West Bengal. It aims to develop evidence-based recommendations for strengthening India’s long-term rural cooperative credit system.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

• Collect financial and operational data from cooperative agriculture and rural development banks.

• Conduct surveys involving borrowing and non-borrowing members.

• Interview bank employees and other stakeholders.

• Compile, clean and manage quantitative and qualitative datasets.

• Support data analysis, report writing and related research activities.

• Undertake field visits across the selected states.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• A postgraduate degree in any Social Science discipline.

• A minimum of 55% marks in the qualifying degree.

Preference will be given to candidates holding NET, M.Phil. or PhD qualifications.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of research methods, survey techniques and data analysis.

• Proficiency in MS Office and statistical software such as SPSS, STATA or R.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Knowledge of relevant regional languages.

• Willingness to travel extensively for fieldwork.

Remuneration and Tenure

The appointment will initially be for one year and may be extended depending on performance, project requirements and the availability of funds.

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration of up to INR 37,000 per month, based on qualifications and experience.

Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the further selection process.

Applicants must submit a cover letter of no more than two pages explaining their suitability for the position in relation to the project.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online by 9 August 2026.

Application Portal

https://www.tsu.ac.in/careers/careers.php

Official Notification

https://www.tsu.ac.in/pdf/career_pdf/494_85941.pdf

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