The Centre for Regional Studies, School of Social Sciences, University of Hyderabad (UoH) has invited applications for 2 Research Assistant positions in the research project "The Opacity of Statecraft: Biometric Identification, Exclusionary Politics and Subversive Practices of Citizenship in India", funded by Max Planck Society, Germany. The posts carry Rs. 40,000/month for a tenure of 1 year, extendable upon review of performance, and need an MA in any Social Science discipline with proficiency in Assamese/Bengali (spoken and written). Only Indian Nationals may apply, by email, on or before 26 November 2026.
UoH Research Assistant at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | University of Hyderabad |
| Advertisement No. | UH/MPI/26/RA03 & UH/MPI/26/RA04 |
| Department | Centre for Regional Studies, School of Social Sciences |
| Project | The Opacity of Statecraft: Biometric Identification, Exclusionary Politics and Subversive Practices of Citizenship in India |
| Funding Agency | Max Planck Society, Germany |
| Tenure | 1 year, extendable upon review of performance |
| Post Name(s) | Research Assistant |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Pay | Rs. 40,000/month (HRA: N/A) |
| Age Limit | 30 |
| Job Location | University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About UoH Research Assistant
The University of Hyderabad is a university in Hyderabad. These positions sit in its Centre for Regional Studies under the School of Social Sciences, and serve a research project on biometric identification, exclusionary politics and subversive practices of citizenship in India, funded by Max Planck Society, Germany. The Project Investigator who signed the notice is P. Salah.
Who Can Apply
The positions are open to Indian Nationals only. The notice sets these requirements for the Research Assistant post:
- Essential qualifications: MA in any Social Science discipline, proficiency in Assamese/Bengali language (spoken and written).
- Desirable qualifications: Fieldwork experience in border regions of Northeast India and West Bengal.
- Experience: The candidate is expected to have experience in carrying out ethnographic fieldwork.
- Age limit: 30, as printed in the notice. The notice does not mention a cut-off date for counting age or any age relaxation.
For the exact eligibility wording, check the official notification.
Pay and Tenure
The fellowship / honorarium / stipend for the Research Assistant is Rs. 40,000/month. Against "HRA, if applicable", the notice prints N/A. The tenure of the post is 1 year, extendable upon review of performance. The notice states that the appointments are purely temporary and that appointees have no right to claim any regular appointment in the University.
How to Apply for UoH Research Assistant
The notice asks for applications by email only. The steps it gives are:
- Prepare your bio-data.
- Attach self-attested copies of your educational certificates and other relevant supporting documents.
- Send the application to [email protected].
- Copy (CC) the email to [email protected].
- Make sure the application is received on or before 26 November 2026.
The notice does not mention a subject line for the email.
Selection and Interview
Applications will be shortlisted, and shortlisted candidates will be called for a physical interview. They will be told through email. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The notice also states that only eligible candidates will be informed by email / letter at a later date. The interview date and venue are not specified in the notice.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 13.11.2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | On or before 26 November 2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| UoH Research Assistant Official Notification PDF | Notice No. UH/MPI/26/RA03 & UH/MPI/26/RA04 dated 13.11.2026 |
| University of Hyderabad Official Website | Official website of the university |
