Research Assistant – SSC
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience is required for this research-oriented post.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) invites applications for the Research Assistant position, offering a monthly salary of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. This Pay Level 6 role requires a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university. It is an ideal post for candidates interested in human rights advocacy and research, providing a platform to contribute to significant social and legal investigations at the national level.
- The age limit for applicants is 18 to 30 years as of August 1, 2026.
- Selection is based on performance in the Tier-I and Tier-II Computer Based Examinations.
- The post is suitable for various PwBD categories including Blindness, Low Vision, and Hard of Hearing.
- Online applications must be completed by June 22, 2026, via the official SSC website.
- This is a Group B non-gazetted post with All India Service Liability.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type) Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, II, and III) Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for specific posts Document Verification by User Departments
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: Exempted
Reservation
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD as per Government Orders.
ESM reservation is applicable for Group C posts only.
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
PwBD candidates receive up to 15 years of age relaxation depending on category.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered on the new portal.
- Login using your Registration Number and Password.
- Click on the 'Apply' link in the 'Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026' section.
- Fill in the required details and upload a live photograph and scanned signature.
- Pay the application fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards.
- Review the application form and submit.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Research Assistant receives a salary in Pay Level 6, ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month.
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute is required.
The age limit for the Research Assistant post is 18 to 30 years.