Applications are invited for the following position in the project funded by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian Consulate General – Kolkata supported project at the Narendrapur Campus of RKMVERI.
Project Title: Strengthening Women Farmers for Food Security and Livelihood Resilience in the Indian Sundarbans
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sukamal Sarkar
| Position | Essential Qualifications | Number of the position | Remuneration (INR/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant |
Essential: Post-Graduate in Social Science/ Agriculture and Rural Development/ Agricultural Extension/ Environmental Science/Agronomy disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks Desirable: Understanding of coastal agriculture; farming system, computer application and data analysis |
1 | 20000.00 (Twenty thousand only) |
Responsibility: Extensive Fieldwork and Survey, coordination, data analysis, project monitoring, report writing
Duration: Up to February 2027 or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier, in consultation with the funding agency and university administration.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may email their application in the following application format addressed to the Dean, IRDM Faculty Centre, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur (Kolkata) 700103, 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 Narendrapur Campus of RKMVERI. The candidates must produce hard copies of their resumes, along with the original certificates and credentials during the personal interview.
Please use the application format: Download
Last Date of Application: 18.02.2026
Date of Interview: To be announced
General Information
- The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on the termination of the project.
- The appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency and the implementing agency.
- The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognised Universities / Institutions / Boards, etc.
- 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.
- 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.
- No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview.
- No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication will be entertained regarding the selection procedure.