The University of Gour Banga has officially released a notification for the recruitment of Research Assistant and Field Investigator posts under an ICSSR-sponsored Minor Research Project for the academic year 2024-2025. If you’re interested in applying for these Vacancies, make sure you check if you meet the requirements first. Once you’re sure you’re eligible, you can find out more about how to apply, the selection process, and other important details by reading below.


Vacancy Details for University of Gour Banga Recruitment 2025
Post Name | Vacancy |
Research Assistant | 01 |
Field Investigator | 01 |
Project Details
- Project Title: Impact of Community-Based Homestay Tourism (HmT) on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Perspective Study on the Potential, Vulnerabilities, and Challenges of Indigenous Communities in the Remote Villages of Darjeeling Himalayan Region.
- Funding Agency: ICSSR (Ministry of Education, Govt. of India)
- Project Director (PD): Dr. Sunil Saha, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography
- Co-Project Director (Co-PD): Dr. Arijit Das, Associate Professor, Dept. of Geography
- Email for Communication: sunilgeog@ugb.ac.in
Eligibility for University of Gour Banga Recruitment 2025
A) Research Assistant
- Duration: Initially 5 months (extendable based on performance and fund availability)
- Monthly Salary: ₹37,000 (Consolidated)
- Eligibility:
- Postgraduate in Social Science with a minimum of 55% marks
- Preferably NET/Ph.D./M.Phil. qualified
- Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of socio-economic data analysis software
- Good English proficiency
- Age Limit: 21-37 years (Relaxation as per ICSSR norms)
- Job Role:
- Literature review, questionnaire development, field data collection, data analysis, and report writing.
B) Field Investigator
- Duration: Initially 3 months (extendable based on performance and fund availability)
- Monthly Salary: ₹20,000 (Consolidated)
- Eligibility:
- Postgraduate in Social Science with at least 55% marks
- Age Limit: 21-37 years (Relaxation as per ICSSR norms)
- Job Role:
- Assist in field data collection and data entry.
University of Gour Banga Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 22nd April 2025
- Interview Date: 25th April 2025 at 11:00 AM
- Interview Venue: Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, Malda
How to Apply for University of Gour Banga Recruitment 2025
- Download and Fill the Application:
- Use the prescribed application format.
- Fill in your personal and academic details correctly.
- Attach the Following Documents:
- Educational certificates
- Research experience details (if any)
- List of publications (if any)
- Self-attested copies of all documents
- Send the Application:
- Hard Copy: Post to
Office of the Registrar, University of Gour Banga,
P.O. Mokdumpur, Dist. Malda, West Bengal – 732103 - Soft Copy: Email to sunilgeog@ugb.ac.in by 22nd April 2025
- Hard Copy: Post to
- Attend the Interview:
- Shortlisted candidates will receive an email invitation.
- Carry original documents and one set of photocopies along with your CV and four passport-size photos.