The Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, Centre for Professional & Allied Studies (MDU-CPAS), Gurugram, has released an employment advertisement for the engagement of 07 vacancies of research project staff under the Haryana State Research Fund (HSRF) sponsored research project titled “Skill Development and Employability of Youth in Haryana: An Evaluation Using a Demand Driven Employability Framework”. Positions are available for Research Assistant, Project Fellow, and Field Investigator. Eligible candidates can submit soft copies of their filled application form via email on or before 17 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | October 2026 |
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| Last Date for Submission of Applications | 17 October 2026 |
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| Tentative Date of Personal Interview | 19 October 2026 |
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Application Fee
| Application Fee | Rs. 0/- (Nil) |
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Nature of Appointment & Project
| Sponsoring Agency | Haryana State Research Fund (HSRF) |
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| Institution | Centre for Professional and Allied Studies (MDU-CPAS), Gurugram |
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| Appointment Nature | Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project |
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| Work Profile | Extensive travelling across Haryana |
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Interview Guidelines
| Calling Criteria | Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview |
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| Mode of Interview | Physical appearance required |
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| Travel Allowance | No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview |
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Remuneration Details
| Research Assistant | 04 Months & Rs. 37,000/- per month |
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| Project Fellow | 06 Months & Rs. 25,000/- per month |
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| Field Investigator | 05 Months & Rs. 15,000/- per month |
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MDU CPAS Research Staff Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Project Name | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
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| HSRF Research Project: “Skill Development and Employability of Youth in Haryana” | Research Assistant | 01 |
| Project Fellow | 01 |
| Field Investigator | 05 |
| Total Posts | 07 |
Educational Qualification & Preference Details
| Research Assistant | Postgraduate in Management, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Education, Social Sciences, or allied disciplines with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) & Ph.D./NET in the concerned subject. Preference for candidates having research experience, data analysis skills, and proficiency in MS Office/SPSS/R/NVivo/VOSviewer. |
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| Project Fellow | Postgraduate in Management, Economics, Commerce, Education, Social Sciences, or allied disciplines with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD as per MDU rules). Preference for candidates having field survey experience, report writing skills, research experience, and software proficiency. |
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| Field Investigator | Graduate or Postgraduate in any discipline. Preference will be given to candidates having experience in conducting field surveys, data collection, communication skills in Hindi and English, and willingness to travel across Haryana. |
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Selection Process
- Scrutiny of received applications based on academic qualifications and experience.
- Shortlisting of candidates for the personal interview.
- Physical personal interview on the tentative date of 19 October 2026.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- The University reserves the right not to fill any or all posts without assigning any reason.
How to Apply for MDU CPAS Research Staff Recruitment 2026
- Download the prescribed application format from the advertisement notice.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications (10th, 12th, UG, PG, Ph.D., UGC NET), work experience, languages known, and software knowledge in capital letters.
- Attach self-attested scanned copies of mark sheets, degree certificates, experience certificates, and category certificates.
- Send the complete soft copy of the filled-in application form along with attachments via email to: [email protected].
- Ensure the email with the application is sent on or before 17 October 2026.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
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