VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post (Raja-Kosa for Cities) | Apply by 4 Sep
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai
Maharashtra - VJTI, Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra
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The last date to apply was 4 Sept 2026. Applications are no longer accepted for this post.
Vacancies
1
Salary
Rs. 25,000/- per month (consolidated)
Last Date
4 Sept 2026
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VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Important Dates 2026
VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Rs. 25,000/- per month (consolidated)
VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Eligibility Criteria 2026
VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Qualification / Education
VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Job Details & Overview
VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Recruitment 2026 – Raja-Kosa for Cities Project
The Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai invites applications from eligible candidates for the temporary project-based position of Project Data Associate (01) under the Indian Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education, Government of India funded research project titled "Raja-Kosa for Cities" sanctioned under the IKS Interdisciplinary Research Scheme, New Research Projects 2026 under Bhartiya Gyan Samvardhan Yojana (Advertisement dated 24/08/2026).
Position Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Project Data Associate – 01 |
| Consolidated Remuneration | Rs. 25,000/- per month |
| Tenure | 9 months (purely temporary, project-based) |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 September 2026 |
| Funding Agency | Indian Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India |
| Institution | Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai |
Essential Qualification
Master's degree with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in Commerce, Economics, Public Finance, Management, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Statistics, Development Studies, Finance or any closely related discipline. Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and ability to work with budget documents, financial statements, tables and public data sources are essential.
Desirable Qualification
Experience in municipal finance, local government accounts, public finance, ULB budgets, Demand-Collection-Balance records, audit reports, secondary data extraction, data cleaning or policy research. Knowledge of Marathi and Hindi shall be useful for working with local municipal documents.
Nature of Duties
The selected candidate shall assist in preparing ULB source lists, collecting public budget documents and DCB records, maintaining source availability matrix, supporting finalisation of 12 to 20 ULBs, extracting revenue data, maintaining source logs, identifying data gaps, supporting revenue head classification, preliminary crosswalk preparation and cleaned fiscal data files.
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates shall submit their application in a single PDF file by email to [email protected] on or before 04/09/2026.
- The application PDF shall include: covering application mentioning the post applied for, updated CV, educational qualification certificates and mark sheets, experience certificates (if any), and relevant writing/data work sample (if available).
- Email subject line: "Application for Project Staff Position – IKS Raja-Kosa Project – [Name of Post]"
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates shall be called for interview. The decision of the selection committee shall be final. Mere fulfilment of eligibility criteria shall not guarantee shortlisting or selection. No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.
Important Links
- Official Notification: https://vjti.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/iks-recruitment-advertisement_25-08-2026.pdf
- VJTI Careers: https://vjti.ac.in/announcements-for-career/
VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Important Links
How to Apply for VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai's VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post (Raja-Kosa for Cities) | Apply by 4 Sep before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the applicable application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Note: the last date to apply was 4 Sept 2026, so online applications for this post are now closed.
VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai notification before submitting.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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What is VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post (Raja-Kosa for Cities) | Apply by 4 Sep?
VJTI IKS Project Data Associate Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post (Raja-Kosa for Cities) | Apply by 4 Sep is a government recruitment notification published by Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai Recruitment 2026 start on 27 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai Recruitment 2026 is 04 September 2026.
What is the qualification required for Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai Recruitment 2026?
Master's degree with minimum 55% marks in Commerce, Economics, Public Finance, Management, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Statistics, Development Studies, Finance or any closely related discipline.
How to apply for Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai Recruitment 2026. Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.