Indira Gandhi University (IGU) Meerpur-Rewari Recruitment: Field Investigator Engagement
The Department of Economics at Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur-Rewari, has released a re-advertisement inviting applications from eligible candidates for the engagement of one (01) Field Investigator. This position is purely temporary and project-based under the Haryana State Research Fund (HSRF)-sponsored research project titled “Crop Insurance and Financial Stability of Farmers: A Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.”
Note on University Status: Indira Gandhi University is a State University established under Haryana Act No. 29 of 2013 and is recognized under Section 12(B) & 2(f) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956.
Job Overview & Summary
| Organization Name | Indira Gandhi University (Department of Economics) |
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| University Legal Status | State University established under Haryana Act No. 29 of 2013; Recognized u/s 12(B) & 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956 |
| Notice Type | Re-Advertisement |
| Name of Post | Field Investigator |
| Number of Vacancies | 01 (One) |
| Sponsored Research Project | “Crop Insurance and Financial Stability of Farmers: A Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047” |
| Funding / Sponsoring Agency | Haryana State Research Fund (HSRF) |
| Nature of Employment | Purely Temporary and Project-Based |
| Remuneration / Base Salary | ₹15,000/- per month |
| Street Address | Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur |
| City | Meerpur, Rewari |
| State | Haryana |
| Country | India |
| Application Period | 10 days from the date of publication |
| Last Date for Submission of Applications | 16 October 2026 |
Important Dates & Schedule
Application Window
10 Days from the date of publication
Last Date to Submit Applications
16 October 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification
The candidate must hold one of the following qualifications from a recognized University or Institution:
- ✓ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Economics
- ✓ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics
- ✓ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Commerce
- ✓ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Management
- ✓ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Statistics
- ✓ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Geography
- ✓ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Sociology
- ✓ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any other relevant Social Science discipline
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in field surveys and primary data collection
- Experience in interaction with farmers and rural respondents
- Knowledge of local language and regional conditions
- Experience in village-level coordination and conducting interviews
- Basic knowledge of computers, MS Excel, and/or mobile-based data collection
Project Investigators & Contact Details
Principal Investigator
Prof. Satish Kumar
Department of Economics
Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur-Rewari, Haryana
Co-Investigators
Prof. Deepak Gupta
Prof. Satinder Bal Gupta
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur-Rewari, Haryana
Important Links & Official Notification
| Official Website | Visit Indira Gandhi University Official Website |
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| Official Notification PDF | Download Official Re-Advertisement Notification (PDF) |
