RECRUITMENT NOTICE 2026
Applications are invited for the following posts at XISS Ranchi on Contractual Basis.
| SN | Post | No of Vacancy | Recquired | Desired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1. | Asst Professor (Level-10) | 01 | PhD, First Class MA in Environmental Studies/ Climate Action / Sustainability | Understanding of rural development and governance systems. Experience in managing or consulting with rural development projects (CSR, NGO, or government-led). Capacity building and training skills for community-based organizations. National – International exposure. Research Publications in Scopus /ABDC / UGC Care listed Journals. Experience in teaching. |
| B2. | Asst Professor (Level-10) | 01 | PhD, First Class MBA in Business Analytics, Advance Statistics and Knowledge of AI-ML | Teaching experience with Research Publications in Scopus /ABDC / UGC Care listed Journals. |
| B3. | Asst Professor (Level-10) | 01 | PhD, First Class MBA in Operation Management and Supply Chain Management | Teaching experience with Research Publications in Scopus /ABDC / UGC Care listed Journals. |
| B4. | Office Assistant | 02 | Graduation with Advance knowledge of Administration and Management, CRM and ERP Management. Candidates with MBA will be preferred. | Advance knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel, Word & PPT. Ability to work with Spreadsheets, Data Management, Data Validation and Report Generation. Excellent Communication Skill in English. Ability to draft proofread and manage professional email and other communications. |
Monthly Honorarium: As per the Policy of XISS, Ranchi
Last date for applying to the post is 18 July 2026.
Please Note:
- (1) The Post is purely temporary and co-terminable with the project/contract period.
- (2) Preference will be given to the local candidates in reserved categories.
- (3) All Educational & Experience certificates are required at the time of Interview.
- (4) The selected candidate will have no claim for regular appointment at XISS, Ranchi.
- (5) Sending application through emails will not be entertained.
Walk-in-Interview
ICMR funded following positions are to be filled purely on temporary and contract basis for a period 6 - 8 Months or completion of project, whichever is earlier, project entitled “Identifying the gaps and challenges in healthcare delivery system in tribal areas: A multicentric study” at XISS Ranchi (Nodal Institute ICMR- NITHR, Jabalpur)
| Date of walk-in-interview | 25.07.2026 at 9.00 AM onwards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | XISS, Dr. Camil Bulcke Path, PB. 7, Ranchi – 834001, Jharkhand | |||||
| Sl. No | Name & number of posts | Essential qualification | Duration of contract | Age | Consolidated monthly salary | Work Responsibility |
| 01 | Project Research Scientist-I (Non- Medical) (Social Science) - 1, (UR) | Post Graduate degree including the integrated PG degree in Anthropology/ Sociology/ Social Work/ Psychology/ Economics/ Population Studies/ Biostatistics, Knowledge of computer. Application/data management and software packages like Atlas.ti /SPSS. Candidates with higher qualification, experience /inclination of working in rural/tribal areas will be given preference. | 8 months | Not exceeding 35 years. | Rs.56,000+ 20% HRA p.m. | To assist in execution of the project in Jharkhand in different Tribal areas. To undertake field-work based data collection, curation and analysis work. Liasoning with State Govt. authorities. To prepare reports and draft research articles as guided. Any other duties assigned by the competent Authority. |
| 02 | Project Technical Support – III -3 (UR) | Three years graduate in relevant subject/ field + three years’ experience or PG in relevant subject/field | 6 months | 35 years | Rs 28000 + 20% HRA p.m. | To assist in execution of the project in Jharkhand in different Tribal areas. To undertake field-work based data collection, curation and analysis work. Liasoning with state govt. authorities. Any other duties assigned by the competent Authority |
| 03 | Project Technical Support – I (Data Entry) – 1 (UR) | Graduates in Computer Science /IT with One Year experience in Data Entry, Validation and Analysis | 6 months | 28 years | Rs. 18000 + 20% HRA p.m. | To undertake data entry, curation and analysis work. To assist in execution of the project in Jharkhand in different Tribal areas. Any other duties assigned by the competent Authority |
Abbreviations: UR- Unreserved
Note: The post is purely temporary and co-terminable with the project. Preference will be given to the local candidates and having higher qualification and work experience. The selected candidate will have no claim for regular appointment under XISS/ICMR-NIRTH/ICMR. Candidates who wish to appear for the walk-in-interview can download the application format given in the website of XISS (www.xiss.ac.in) /ICMR-NIRTH (www.nirth.res.in) and XISS/ICMR, New Delhi (www.main.icmr.nic.in). Duly filled application along-with copies of certificates should be submitted at XISS Ranchi, Jharkhand at the time of Walk-in-interview between 9 AM to 11 AM only. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the venue after 11 AM. Late/delayed/incomplete applications will be summarily rejected without any intimation; only eligible candidates will be allowed for interview. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Candidates are required to mention their complete address with Pin Code, Mobile number and E-mail ID.
Terms & Conditions: -
- Qualification & experience should be in relevant discipline/field from an Institution of repute. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification.
- Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee selection.
- Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department / Organization are not eligible.
- Candidates who will be interviewed, if they are selected will have to produce original documents of their qualification age and experience before joining. If they are not found entitled, their selection will be cancelled immediately.
- Candidates are advised to visit the Institute’s website for any change, result or any other information.
- Departmental candidates or candidates working/have worked on project of ICMR Institutes/ Centre’s shall be given as per ICMR guideline age relaxation to maximum of five years or a completed months/year based on earlier project services, whichever is less, provided they meet the essential qualification and experience prescribed for the post, with a view to provide them opportunity to compete with other candidates.
- Age will be reckoned from date of Walk-in-interview.
- Above post is contractual for the duration offered and may or may not be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and requirement.
- Stipend/consolidated emoluments of the project positions may vary from time to time.
- No TA/DA will be paid either for interview in person/joining the post. Candidates have to arrange transport/accommodation themselves for these purposes.
- The Director, XISS, Ranchi reserves rights to consider or reject any application/candidature.
- Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
- Appointment on project is purely temporary and candidates shall have no claim for regular appointment either in XISS, Ranchi or ICMR or any organization of Govt. of India.
- Paid leave shall be 1.5 days per completed month for the staff.
- Please give the details of two responsible person of your locality or two references to whom you are known.
- Addendum/corrigendum of this advertisement will not be published in newspaper. Please refer to the Institute website (www.xiss.ac.in) in this regard.
- Any matter for which no specific instruction has been given shall be decided by the Director, XISS, Ranchi in consultation with NITHR, Jabalpur and the decision shall be final and binding on the candidate.
The Director, XISS, Ranchi reserves the right to cancel/modify the recruitment process at any time, during the process, at his discretion. The decision of the Director will be final and binding.