ISI Project Linked Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Under ISI Recruitment 2026, the Population Studies Unit (PSU) of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata is filling 2 Project Linked Research Assistant positions on a purely temporary basis. The appointment is for three months, at ₹26,000/- p.m. consolidated pay depending upon qualification. Candidates need an MA/M.Sc in Population Studies or a related discipline. Applications are made through a Google form by 28 October 2026 (5 p.m. IST), and the offline interview is on 3 November 2026. The advertisement number is PU/507/ADV/892.

ISI Project Linked Research Assistant at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About ISI

The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) is at 203, B. T. Road, Kolkata – 700 108. Its letterhead describes it as an Autonomous Body funded by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, Government of India. These positions are in its Population Studies Unit, which comes under the Social Sciences Division.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification

MA/M.Sc in Population Studies/Public health/Anthropology/Health Management/Development Studies/Developmental Economics/Psychology/Applied Psychology or related disciplines.

Desirable

• Ph.D. in Population Studies/Public Health/Anthropology/Health management/Developmental Economics/Psychology/Applied Psychology or related disciplines.
• Proficient in English and Bengali.
• Has field work experience/experience in qualitative interviews.
• Quantitative and Qualitative Data collection and Management Analysis.
• Willing to travel for fieldwork.

Age Limit

The age of the candidate should not exceed 35 years as on 3 November 2027. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Female candidates get the usual relaxation. Age relaxation may also be given to outstanding candidates with relevant experience.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of the post, see the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

• Pay: ₹26,000/- p.m. (consolidated pay), depending upon qualification.
• Tenure: The appointment is for three months from the date of joining. The offer may be extended later, depending on the availability of funds and the performance of the candidate.
• Nature of appointment: The post is filled purely on a contractual basis. The candidate will have no right to claim any type of permanent employment under ISI, Kolkata, or continuation of his/her services in any other project.
• Accommodation: The Institute does not have residential facilities for contractual staff.

How to Apply for ISI Project Linked Research Assistant

1. Fill in the Google form at https://forms.gle/lodCmuybjRNmGCyS8 to submit the necessary documents by 28 October 2026 (5 p.m. IST).
2. Submit an application letter addressed to the Professor-in-charge, Social Sciences Division (SSD) of the Indian Statistical Institute.
3. Include this subject line in the application letter: "Application for Research Assistant at PSU, ISI, Kolkata".
4. Submit softcopies of your current résumé (signed), in English, in ONE PDF file, with the details and documents listed below.
5. Give a working email id in the Google form. Shortlisted candidates will be told by email by 28 October 2026.

Documents named in the notice

• (a) Name (in block letters)
• (b) Permanent/present address, email address, telephone/mobile number and date of birth
• (c) Academic qualifications, with the percentage of marks obtained from class 10 onwards
• (d) List of research publications (if any)
• (e) Experience certificates (if any)
• (f) Two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant's skills, based on past experience
• (g)(i) Photo identity proof issued by the Government of India (Aadhaar card/PAN card/Voter ID card with photo)
• (g)(ii) SC/ST/OBC/PwD certificate

Incomplete résumés or applications without supporting documents will be summarily rejected.

Selection and Interview

Shortlisting and selection are done through an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 28 October 2026 at the email id they gave in the Google form.

• Interview mode: Offline
• Date and time: 3 November 2026 (Tuesday), between 12.00 p.m. and 5 p.m. (IST)
• Venue: Population Studies Unit (PSU), 5th floor, R.A Fisher Bhavan, Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), 203 B.T Road, Kolkata
• Travel allowance: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining the post.
• At joining: Selected candidates must furnish self-attested photocopies of all documents, along with the original copies, for verification.

Meeting the essential qualification/experience does not by itself guarantee selection.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Send specific queries, if any, to [email protected] by 26 October 2026 before 5 p.m. (IST), with the subject line "Query- Research Assistant (ISI)".
• Keep checking the Institute's website for any change or other information. The advertisement is also available on the website.
• The Institute reserves the right to reject a candidate or terminate an appointment if it finds sufficient grounds for doing so.

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