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Visva-Bharati Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Under DST-Sponsored Project

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Visva-Bharati Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 invites applications for one Project Associate-I post under a DST-funded SEED project on tribal livelihood enhancement in West Bengal. Apply by August 25, 2026.

Date Posted: 18th August 2026

Organization: Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan

Project Details

Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
Scheme: Science for Equity Empowerment and Development (SEED)

Project Title:
“Need based technology intervention for livelihood enhancement of tribal community in Lakshmipur, Illambazar Block, Birbhum, West Bengal”

Project Grant No.: DST/SEED/TSP/STI/2023/941(C)

Principal Investigator: Prof. Srinivasan Balachandran
Co-Principal Investigator: Prof. Amit Kumar Hazra

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess a Postgraduate degree in Rural Management, Social Work or a related discipline, with:

  • Minimum 55% marks, or
  • CGPA of 5.5/10

Preference may be given to candidates with an academic background related to rural management, rural development or allied areas.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 35 years

Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates will be applicable as per DST, Government of India norms.

Fellowship / Salary

₹25,000 per month + 10% HRA

Duration

1 year or until completion of the project tenure, whichever is applicable.

Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview through email.

Tentative Interview Date: 25th August 2026

Interview Venue:
Department of Environmental Science
Ground Floor, New Science Building
Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science)
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal

Candidates appearing for the interview should bring:

  • Original certificates/documents for verification
  • Hard copy of the application
  • Complete self-attested testimonials

No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should email their detailed Resume/CV to:

Prof. Srinivasan Balachandran
Email: s.balachandran@visva-bharati.ac.in

Email Subject:
“Application for Project Associate I under DST funded project”

Important Date

Last Date: 25th August 2026 (as provided in the listing)

Note: The supplied advertisement text mentions an inconsistency, stating that the advertisement image shows 23/08/2025 as the last date while the interview schedule relates to August 2026. Candidates should confirm the correct deadline with the Principal Investigator before applying.