Cluster University of Srinagar Recruitment 2026: Field Investigator Post, Eligibility, Salary and Apply Details
The Cluster University of Srinagar has invited applications for the engagement of a Field Investigator under an ICSSR Major Research Project (2025–26). The recruitment is being conducted through the Department of English for a research project focused on the exploration, documentation and integration of Kashmiri folk literature.
The recruitment notice was issued by the Office of the Dean, Humanities & Liberal Arts, Cluster University of Srinagar, Gogji-Bagh, Srinagar, on 25 August 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications in the prescribed format within the notified deadline.
Cluster University Srinagar Recruitment 2026
The engagement is for one Field Investigator post under the ICSSR-funded research project titled “The Role of Shabd India as a Digital Humanities Initiative for Exploration, Documentation and Integration: A Study of Kashmiri Folk Literature.”
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 20,000 per month.
The post is temporary and will remain co-terminus with the project.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancy | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| Field Investigator | 01 | Rs. 20,000 per month |
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the Field Investigator post must be graduates in any Social Science discipline with at least 55% marks.
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- Have completed the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP).
- Have experience in fieldwork, surveys, archival work or documentation.
- Have relevant experience related to the Kashmiri language, folk literature or oral traditions.
Candidates with knowledge and practical exposure in these areas may receive preference during the selection process.
Project Duration and Terms
The Field Investigator engagement is purely temporary and co-terminus with the tenure of the research project.
The project tenure is stated to be 24 months, or for such period as may be decided by the Project Director.
The engagement will not create any right or claim for regularisation or absorption in Cluster University of Srinagar or any other institution.
The remuneration will also be subject to the availability and release of funds by the funding agency.
Candidates appearing for the interview will not be entitled to TA/DA.
Important Dates
Application Last Date: 10 September 2026
Tentative Interview Date: 17 September 2026
Candidates should ensure that their applications reach the Project Director before the closing date.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates are required to fill out the prescribed application form attached to the recruitment notification.
The application can be submitted:
- By hand
- By post
- Through email as a scanned PDF
Applications through email should be sent to:
uzmashafi@cusrinagar.edu.in
The application should be addressed to:
Dr Uzma Shafi
Assistant Professor/Project Director
ICSSR Major Research Project
Department of English
Cluster University of Srinagar
Gogji-Bagh, Srinagar, J&K – 190008
Candidates applying through physical mode should superscribe the envelope with:
“Application for the post of Field Investigator – ICSSR Project (Shabd India)”
Documents Required
Candidates should attach self-attested copies of the required documents, including:
- Matriculation certificate
- 10+2 certificate/mark sheet
- Graduation degree and mark sheets
- Post-graduation degree and mark sheets, if applicable
- Date of birth proof
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Experience certificates, if any
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Candidates are also required to provide details of relevant experience in fieldwork, survey, archival work and documentation.
The application form also asks candidates to mention their knowledge and proficiency in Kashmiri language or local dialects, including spoken and written proficiency.
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the eligibility and requirements of the research project. The shortlisted candidates are expected to be called for an interview.
The tentative interview date is 17 September 2026. Candidates should refer to the official recruitment notice for any further instructions regarding the interview.
Official Recruitment Notice
The complete recruitment advertisement and prescribed application form are available in the official notification issued by Cluster University of Srinagar.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notice before submitting their applications and ensure that all required documents are attached.
Official Recruitment Advertisement PDF: Available through Cluster University of Srinagar’s official recruitment notification.
Summary
The Cluster University of Srinagar recruitment provides an opportunity for eligible Social Science graduates to work as a Field Investigator on an ICSSR-funded research project related to Kashmiri folk literature and digital humanities.
With one vacancy and a monthly remuneration of Rs. 20,000, eligible candidates should submit their applications by 10 September 2026. The interview is tentatively scheduled for 17 September 2026.
Pdf link
Official Recruitment Advertisement PDF – Cluster University of Srinagar