IUST Announces Vacancy For Research Assistant In ICSSR Project On Gujjars And Bakarwals

The Department of Economics, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora has invited applications from eligible candidates for the post of Research Assistant under an ICSSR-funded research project. The project is titled “The Socio-Economic and Political Inclusion of Gujjars and Bakarwals in Jammu and Kashmir: An Exploration of Interests, Preferences and Policy Needs.”

As per the advertisement, interested candidates must send their application in the prescribed format along with a detailed CV and relevant certificates as a single PDF file via email. The last date for submission is 07 August 2025. The subject line of the email should read “RA Application for the ICSSR Project.”

The list of eligible candidates for the interview will be uploaded on the university website www.iust.ac.in. The interview schedule will be communicated separately via email and the university portal.

Important Dates:
The registration process for the IUST Research Assistant vacancy is currently open.
Start Date: 22 July 2025
Last Date to Apply: 07 August 2025

Vacancy Details:
IUST has invited applications for the following research-based position under a funded project:

Post Name: Research Assistant
Project Title: The Socio-Economic and Political Inclusion of Gujjars and Bakarwals in Jammu and Kashmir
No. of Posts: 01

Eligibbility Criteria:
Candidates applying for the Research Assistant post must have a relevant postgraduate qualification in Social Sciences. The official notification does not specify additional eligibility criteria, age limits, or experience requirements.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their application form (as per the prescribed format), a detailed CV, and scanned copies of all supporting documents merged into a single PDF. The subject line of the email should mention “RA Application for the ICSSR Project” and should be sent to [email protected] before the last date.

Selection Process:
Selection will be based on an interview. The date of interview will be informed separately through email or uploaded on the IUST official website. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.

Candidates are advised to refer to the complete advertisement on the university website www.iust.ac.in for the application format and further updates.
Official Notification PDF