Madras University Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – 5 Posts,

About the Madras University Research Positions 2026

The Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Madras has announced a recruitment drive for various temporary research positions in 2026. This initiative is part of a research project titled "Upholding Dignity through Sanitation: Interlinking Swachh Bharat Mission, Human Security and Human Rights in Tamil Nadu," which is funded by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), New Delhi. Candidates interested in contributing to significant research in social sciences are encouraged to apply for these project-based roles.

Vacancy Details and Project Duration

A total of 5 temporary positions are available across different roles, each with a specific duration for the research project.

Designation	Number of Vacancies	Project Duration
Research Associate	1	5 months (August 2026 to January 2027)
Research Assistant	1	7 months (August 2026 to March 2027)
Field Investigator (Duration: 4 months)	2	4 months (November 2026 to March 2027)
Field Investigator (Duration: 1 month)	1	1 month (September 2026)

Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications

Applicants must meet specific educational qualifications, age limits, and, for some posts, experience requirements to be considered for these research roles.

Post Name	Educational Qualification	Age Limit	Experience / Other Requirements
Research Associate	Postgraduate degree in a Social Science discipline or a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks, along with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D.	Below 45 years	Two years of experience in the relevant field OR published at least two research papers.
Research Assistant	Postgraduate degree in Social Science discipline or a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks.	Below 40 years	None specified.
Field Investigator	Postgraduate degree in Social Science discipline or a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks.	Not specified	None specified.

Remuneration for Research Posts

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration for the duration of their project engagement.

Post Name	Monthly Remuneration
Research Associate	Rs. 47,000/-
Research Assistant	Rs. 37,000/-
Field Investigator	Rs. 20,000/-

Selection Process

The selection for these temporary positions will be based on a walk-in interview. Candidates are required to attend the interview with all necessary documents.

1. Walk-in Interview: Eligible candidates will be interviewed directly at the specified venue and time.

How to Attend the Walk-in Interview

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are requested to attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date and time.

• Date and Time: 7th August 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
• Venue: Conference Hall, Department of Politics and Public Administration, Chepauk Campus, Centenary Building, First Floor, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005.
• Documents Required: Candidates must bring their bio-data, original certificates, and self-attested copies of all relevant documents for verification.
• Note: No Travel Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be provided for attending the interview.

Important Dates to Remember

The key date for this recruitment process is the interview date.

Event	Date
Interview Date	07 Aug 2026