Visva-Bharati Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Under DST-Sponsored Project

Visva-Bharati Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Under DST-Sponsored Project

Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan invites applications for the position of Project Associate-I under a research project sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.

The project focuses on technology-based interventions for improving the livelihoods of tribal communities in Lakshmipur, Illambazar Block, Birbhum, West Bengal.

Position Details

• Organization: Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan

• Position: Project Associate-I

• Number of Vacancies: 01

• Nature of Position: Temporary / Project-based

• Duration: 1 Year or until completion of the project tenure

• Location: Santiniketan, West Bengal, India

• Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India

• Scheme: Science for Equity Empowerment and Development (SEED)

Project Title

“Need based technology intervention for livelihood enhancement of tribal community in Lakshmipur, Illambazar Block, Birbhum, West Bengal”

Project Grant No.: DST/SEED/TSP/STI/2023/941(C)

Project Investigators

• Principal Investigator: Prof. Srinivasan Balachandran

• Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Amit Kumar Hazra

Essential Qualification

Applicants should possess a Postgraduate degree in Rural Management, Social Work or a related discipline, with:

• Minimum 55% marks, or

• CGPA of 5.5/10

The academic background should preferably relate to rural management, rural development or allied areas.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 35 years

Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates will be applicable as per DST, Government of India norms.

Fellowship

INR 25,000 per month + 10% HRA

Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview through email.

Tentative Interview Date: 25 August 2026

Venue:
Department of Environmental Science
Ground Floor, New Science Building
Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science)
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan
West Bengal, India

Candidates appearing for the interview should bring:

• Original certificates/documents for verification

• Hard copy of the application

• Complete self-attested testimonials

No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should email their detailed Resume/CV to:

Prof. Srinivasan Balachandran
Email: s.balachandran@visva-bharati.ac.in

Email Subject:
“Application for Project Associate I under DST funded project”

Important Note on Application Date

The advertisement image states the last date for receiving applications as 23/08/2025, while the advertisement and interview schedule relate to August 2026. This appears to be a date inconsistency in the notice. Candidates are advised to confirm the correct application deadline directly with the Principal Investigator before applying.

Candidates with backgrounds in Rural Management, Social Work, Rural Development and community-based development research are encouraged to explore this DST-funded opportunity.

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