IIT (ISM) Dhanbad – Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
IIT ISM Dhanbad hiring Research Assistant for sociological project. PG with NET/MPhil/PhD candidates can apply. Salary ₹37,000 per month. Apply by 27 March 2026.
Date Posted: 23rd March 2026
Organization: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Organization Profile
The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad – IIT (ISM) is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious institutions, with a legacy dating back to the early 20th century.
With 18+ departments, IIT (ISM) offers programs in Engineering, Applied Sciences, Management, and Humanities, and is known for its strong academic and research contributions.
📢 Job Opening
🔬 Position
- Research Assistant
📘 Project Title
“Our Craft is Known but No One Knows ‘Us’: A Sociological Study of Women Applique Workers of Pipili, Odisha”
💼 Job Details
- Tenure of Project: 12 Months
- Tenure of Position: 5 Months
- Job Location: Dhanbad, Jharkhand
💰 Fellowship
- ₹37,000 per month
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Postgraduate in any Social Science discipline (minimum 55%)
- Must have NET / M.Phil. / Ph.D.
✔ Additional Requirement:
- Fluency in Odia language (reading & writing)
- Ability to transcribe Odia to English
👤 Candidate Profile
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Interest in sociological fieldwork
- Good communication and documentation ability
Important Date
- Last Date to Apply: 27th March 2026 (till 05:00 PM)
📩 Application Process
- Apply online through the Google Form:
🔗 https://forms.gle/pNapoec8kPBvkDw98
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Shortlisting based on merit and project requirements
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview
- No TA/DA will be provided
- Candidates must arrange their own accommodation
🌐 Official Website
📍 Organization Address
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)
Dhanbad – 826004
Jharkhand, India