Central University of Andhra Pradesh Research Assistant Recruitment 2026: ICSSR Project

The Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP) is inviting applications for the position of Research Assistant (RA) under an ICSSR-sponsored Major Research Project. The appointment is purely temporary and will be for a period of 18 months. (Central University of Andhra Pradesh)

Position Details

• Organization: Central University of Andhra Pradesh

• Position: Research Assistant (RA)

• Funding Agency: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

• Nature of Appointment: Temporary / Contractual

• Duration: 18 months

• Remuneration: INR 37,000 per month, inclusive of HRA as per ICSSR guidelines

• Location: Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India

• Advertisement Date: 29 June 2026

Project Title

“Living the Divine: Trans-ecologies, Sacred Belonging, and Sustainable Identities: A Comparative Ethnographic Study of Transgender Narratives in India” (Central University of Andhra Pradesh)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• A Postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks in English Literature or a Social Science discipline such as:

  • Sociology

  • Anthropology

  • Gender Studies

  • Social Work

  • Political Science

  • Cultural Studies

  • Related disciplines

• NET / M.Phil. / Ph.D. qualification. (Central University of Andhra Pradesh)

Desirable Profile

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Prior research experience

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills

• Proficiency in computer applications relevant to research

• Good communication and report-writing skills

Key Responsibilities

The selected Research Assistant will:

• Assist the Project Director and Co-Project Directors with literature review, data collection and analysis

• Conduct interviews or surveys for research data collection

• Support data entry, organisation and basic analysis

• Prepare progress reports and presentations

• Contribute to academic publications. (Central University of Andhra Pradesh)

How to Apply

Candidates should combine the following documents into one PDF:

• Cover letter explaining suitability for the position

• Detailed CV with academic credentials

• Self-certified copies of degree certificates

• NET / Ph.D. certificate, as applicable

Send the application by email to:

Email: dr.parimala@cuap.edu.in
Subject: “Application for RA - ICSSR Project” (Central University of Andhra Pradesh)

Application Deadline

Important: The official advertisement contains two different dates. The opening paragraph mentions 08 August 2026, while the detailed Application Procedure states 29 August 2026. Applicants should confirm the operative deadline directly with the Project Director before submitting. (Central University of Andhra Pradesh)

For Queries:
Dr. Parimala Kamatar
Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Department of English
Project Director, ICSSR Major Research Project
Contact: 7829416690
Email: dr.parimala@cuap.edu.in (Central University of Andhra Pradesh)

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