Applications are invited for the Project Staff position in an International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) funded research project at the Shyamala KVK, RKMVERI – March 2026

Project Title: Strengthening sustainable and women-led diversified livelihoods in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal

Position Essential Qualifications Number of the position Remuneration (INR/month)

Project staff

  • Essential: Post-Graduate in Social Sciences/Agriculture and Rural Development/ Agricultural Extension/ or related disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks

  • Desirable: Understanding of agriculture including fisheries and rural communities.

  • Knowledge and/or experience in working with national and international project data collection, data analysis, qualitative research, and the application of related software

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25000/-

 

Responsibility of the Research Fellow: Fieldwork, Data collection, Data analysis, Project monitoring, Report writing

Duration: One year or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may email their application addressed to the Senior Scientist & Head, Sasya Shyamala KVK, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur (Kolkata) 700150, Arapanch, Sonarpur, along with their updated resume, scanned copies of the educational certificates, and related credentials to . Please mention (in your email subject) the post and project title for which you applied. Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for an offline personal interview at the SSKVK, RKMVERI. The candidates must produce hard copies of their resumes, along with the original certificates and credentials during the personal interview.

Last Date of Application: 30 March 2026
Date of Interview: 4 April 2026 (tentative)

General Information

  1. The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on the termination of the project.
  2. The appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency and the implementing agency.
  3. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognised Universities / Institutions / Boards, etc.
  4. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle the candidates to be called for the interview.
  5. The shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview date and time by email/phone call. The name of selected candidate will be posted on the website.
  6. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview.
  7. No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication will be entertained regarding the selection procedure.

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