Research Assistant & Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru University – ICSSR Funded Project

Research Assistant & Field Investigator Recruitment 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru University – ICSSR Funded Project

The Centre of German Studies, School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi invites applications for Research Assistant and Field Investigator positions under an ICSSR-funded research project on language policy and minority languages in India.

Position Overview

Project Title

Language Policy and Minority Languages in India: Comparison across States

The project focuses on language policy, minority languages, sociolinguistics, language learning and teaching, and comparative research across Indian states.

1. Research Assistant – 01 Position

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• Postgraduate degree in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks

• Preference will be given to candidates having:

  • M.A. in Linguistics, and/or

  • M.A. in a Modern Foreign Language

• Strong understanding of:

  • Language policy research

  • Sociolinguistic theory

  • Theory of language learning and teaching

• In addition to Hindi and English, excellent knowledge of one or more of the following languages:

  • Telugu

  • Tamil

  • Kannada

  • Malayalam

• Good IT skills

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates having:

• NET / M.Phil. / Ph.D. in the relevant subject area

• Experience or knowledge of working with:

  • Big data

  • Data-based research methods

• Willingness to travel for research purposes

• Publications in the area of language policy

Salary

INR 37,000 per month

No additional benefits or allowances are admissible.

Tenure

October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027

2. Field Investigator – 01 Position

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• Graduate degree in any relevant Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks

• Preference will be given to candidates having:

  • M.A. qualification

  • Training in Linguistics, and/or

  • Training in a Modern Foreign Language

• Good understanding of:

  • Language policy research

  • Sociolinguistic theory

  • Theory of language learning and teaching

• Good IT skills

Research Areas

The selected candidates will contribute to research in areas such as:

• Language Policy

• Minority Languages

• Sociolinguistics

• Multilingualism

• Language Learning and Teaching

• Comparative State-Level Research

• Linguistic Data Analysis

• Social Science Research

Documents Required

Applicants should keep relevant documents ready, including:

• Updated CV/Resume

• Educational qualification certificates

• Marksheets

• NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. certificates, if applicable

• Language proficiency details

• Publication details, if applicable

• Research/experience certificates

• Other documents requested by JNU

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply according to the procedure prescribed by the Centre of German Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Candidates should refer to the complete official recruitment notice for:

• Application format

• Application submission mode

• Required documents

• Application deadline

• Field Investigator salary and tenure

• Selection/interview procedure

About Jawaharlal Nehru University

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi is a leading Central University known for advanced teaching and research across social sciences, languages, humanities, international studies, sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. The Centre of German Studies functions under the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies and supports research in language, literature, culture, linguistics, and related areas.

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