Walk-in Interview for Field Assistant Recruitment 2026
Organization: Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University)
The Department of Anthropology, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand, has invited applications from eligible candidates for engagement as Field Assistant/Investigator under an ethnographic survey research project. The appointment is purely temporary, project-based, and co-terminus with the project requirement. Interested candidates must register through email before appearing in the walk-in interview.
Organization Details
| Organization Name | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University) |
| Department | Department of Anthropology |
| Recruitment Type | Walk-in Interview |
| Nature of Appointment | Purely Temporary and Project-Based |
| Project | Ethnographic Survey Project |
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Field Assistant / Investigator |
| Number of Vacancies | 06 |
| Employment Type | Temporary, Project-Based |
| Project Duration | 02 Months |
| Appointment Nature | Co-terminus with the Project Requirement |
| Monthly Salary | ₹25,000 (Consolidated) per Month |
Job Location
| City | Srinagar (Garhwal) |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Interview Venue | Department of Anthropology, Chauras Campus, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand |
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
| Last Date for Registration | 25 July 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 10:00 AM |
Candidates must complete email registration before appearing for the walk-in interview. Only registered candidates will be considered.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in any Social Science or Humanities discipline.
| Essential Qualification |
| Postgraduate Degree such as MA, MSc, MLIS, M.Ed. or equivalent in any Social Science or Humanities discipline. |
Eligible Disciplines
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Social Work
- History
- Political Science
- Economics
- Other Social Science or Humanities disciplines
Desirable Qualifications
- Demonstrated fieldwork experience in village surveys, ethnographic work, socio-economic surveys or similar field studies.
- Ability to work in hill terrain.
- Ability to stay in field areas during survey work.
- Working knowledge of Hindi.
- Knowledge of local Pahari or Jaunsari dialects will be an added advantage.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist the project team in conducting household surveys.
- Participate in interviews and group discussions in Jaunsari villages located in Kalsi, Chakrata and Tyuni tehsils.
- Assist in audio and video documentation of rituals, institutions and oral traditions.
- Maintain field records and survey schedules.
- Perform basic data entry using laptops.
- Coordinate logistics related to field visits under the guidance of project investigators.
Food, accommodation and travel during fieldwork will be arranged by the project according to approved budget norms.
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to complete registration before attending the walk-in interview.
- Send an email to anthrohnbgu@gmail.com.
- Use the subject line: Application for Field Assistant – Jaunsari Project.
- Only registered candidates will be considered for the walk-in interview.
- Report at the interview venue on the scheduled date and time.
Walk-in Interview Details
| Interview Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 10:00 AM |
| Venue | Department of Anthropology,
Chauras Campus,
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University,
Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand. |
Documents Required
- Printed copy of the application/registration details.
Selection Process
- Email Registration.
- Walk-in Interview.
- Selection based on eligibility and interview performance.
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Age Limit
No minimum age, maximum age or age relaxation details have been mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation Details
Reservation details have not been specified in the official notification.
Contact Information
| Email | anthrohnbgu@gmail.com |
Important Instructions
- The engagement is purely temporary and project-based.
- The appointment is co-terminus with the project requirement.
- The duration of engagement is two months.
- Candidates must complete registration before appearing for the walk-in interview.
- Only registered candidates will be considered for the interview.
- Candidates must carry a printed copy of their application/registration details while attending the interview.
- Food, accommodation and travel during fieldwork will be arranged by the project as per approved budget norms.
- Fieldwork will be conducted in Jaunsari villages located in Kalsi, Chakrata and Tyuni tehsils.
