Research Officer – ANU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹15,600 - ₹39,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Social Sciences with 55% marks and valid NET/SLET/SET qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — Ph.D. holders are exempted from NET/SLET/SET requirements under specific conditions.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Research Officer role at Acharya Nagarjuna University is designed for academic professionals holding a Master's degree in Social Sciences with a passion for research. This position, equivalent to a University Lecturer, focuses on supporting the Babu Jagjivan Ram Chair's objectives through systematic study and data analysis. It is an excellent entry point for NET-qualified candidates looking to build a career in specialized social research and Dalit studies.
- Candidates must possess a Master's degree with at least 55% marks from a recognized Indian or foreign university.
- Clearing the National Eligibility Test (NET) or SLET/SET is a mandatory requirement for this research-oriented post.
- The selection process primarily involves shortlisting based on academic scores followed by a personal interview.
- This is a contract-based engagement for a period of one year, subject to the chair's continuation.
- The role offers a competitive pay scale equivalent to the rank of a Lecturer in a state university.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Scale of ₹15,600–₹39,100 plus Grade Pay of ₹5,400 (equivalent to University Lecturer).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Academic Score (Appendix II) Interview
Application Fees
Professor: ₹2000 (OC), ₹1000 (SC/ST/BC) Research Officer: ₹1500 (OC), ₹1000 (SC/ST/BC) Stenographer: ₹1000 (OC), ₹500 (SC/ST/BC) Peon: ₹500 (OC), ₹300 (SC/ST/BC)
Reservation
01 Vacancy (General/OC) Preference given to SC/ST/BC/EWS as per Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation guidelines
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application format from the official Acharya Nagarjuna University website.
- Fill in all required details accurately as per your educational and experience documents.
- Obtain a Demand Draft for the applicable fee from a nationalized bank in favor of the Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University.
- Attach self-attested copies of all necessary certificates and research publications where applicable.
- Send the completed application packet to the Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur District, AP - 522510.
- Ensure the application reaches the university on or before 02-07-2026 by 05:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Research Officer is offered a pay scale of ₹15,600–₹39,100 with a Grade Pay of ₹5,400.
A Master's degree in Social Sciences with 55% marks and UGC-NET/SLET/SET qualification is required.
Selection is based on shortlisting via academic scores and performance in a personal interview.
