IRMA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Field Investigator / Field Enumerator Posts

The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), part of “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University (an Institution of National Importance, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India), needs a Field Investigator / Field Enumerator for a dairy cooperative research project in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. The post is a purely temporary two-month contract with a consolidated remuneration of ₹20,000 per month (inclusive of all). A post-graduate degree in Social Sciences, Rural Management, Agriculture, Dairy Management, Development Studies or allied disciplines will be preferred. Applications are made online at www.tsu.ac.in (Careers page) on or before 14 November 2026.

IRMA Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.

About IRMA

The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) describes itself as a premier national institute for postgraduate, doctoral-level and mid-career/in-service education, research and consulting in rural management. Founded in 1979, it aims to promote sustainable rural development through professional management. It now functions under “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.

The Field Investigator / Field Enumerator will work on IRMA's project on sustainable dairy farming and value chain development through Primary Dairy Cooperatives, which studies livelihood diversification strategies for small and marginal dairy farmers in rural Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. This recruitment is for field work in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

Who Can Apply

The notice lists the following selection criteria for the Field Investigator / Field Enumerator post:

• Education (preferred): A candidate with a post-graduate degree in Social Sciences, Rural Management, Agriculture, Dairy Management, Development Studies or allied disciplines will be preferred.
• Experience (preferred): Relevant field experience, particularly in household surveys, rural fieldwork or working with dairy farmers/cooperatives, will be preferred.
• Language: The candidate should be fluent in Hindi and English.
• Skills (desirable): Good communication, coordination and fieldwork skills are desirable.
• Travel: Candidates should be willing to travel extensively within the assigned districts of Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

The educational qualification and experience are written as preferences, not as compulsory conditions. The notice also says that the Institute reserves the right to relax the prescribed selection criteria in case a suitable candidate is found.

Age Limit

The candidate's age should preferably be below 40 years. The notice prints no cut-off date for counting age and lists no category-wise age relaxation.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The selected Field Investigator / Field Enumerator will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹20,000/- per month (inclusive of all). No separate payment towards any additional allowance shall be admissible unless specifically approved under the project norms.

The contract is purely on a temporary basis for two (2) months. No claims can be made about permanent employment, as the post will not turn into a permanent role under any circumstances. The notice states that the contract may be extended based on performance, availability of project funds and requirements, and also states that the contract will automatically conclude upon completion of the two-month period and will not be extended further.

IRMA Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The key duties and responsibilities printed in the notice are:

• Conduct midline surveys of dairy farming households using structured survey tools.
• Undertake primary data collection through household surveys, interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), as required.
• Coordinate and assist in training and capacity-building programmes conducted under the project.
• Coordinate with dairy farmers, Primary Dairy Cooperative Societies (PDCS) and other relevant local stakeholders for field activities.
• Assist in field-level activities and ensure timely and accurate collection of project data.
• Assist in data verification, documentation and preparation of field reports.
• Support the research team in other project-related field activities as assigned.

How to Apply for IRMA Recruitment 2026

Interested candidates may apply online on or before 14 November 2026 at the Careers page of “Tribhuvan” Sahkari University, https://www.tsu.ac.in/careers/careers.php. The notice does not describe the form-filling steps or name any documents to be attached, and it states that no correspondence, interim enquiries or telephonic enquiries regarding the recruitment process will be entertained.

Selection and Interview

The Institute reserves the right to adopt suitable shortlisting criteria if it receives a large number of applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. Mere fulfilment of the minimum qualifications and experience requirements shall not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview. The notice does not give an interview date or mode.

Important Instructions

• Candidates not found suitable for the advertised position may be considered for a lower position or for an appropriate consolidated remuneration on a contract basis.
• The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any application.
• The Institute is committed to equal opportunity and encourages applications from all sections of society, including women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minority communities and persons with disabilities.

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