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Updated March 26, 2026 5:45 PMMarch 26, 2026 05:45 PM

by Sivasankari Sekar

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Research Assistant Notification 2026 has been released under advertisement number F. No. 103/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/FFSI/GEN for a contractual Research Assistant post. 

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Candidates with a postgraduate degree in any social science or Arts discipline with at least 55% marks, along with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D. qualifications, are eligible to apply for this Research Assistant post with a fixed salary of Rs. 37,000/- per month (without HRA). The application process is through email, and candidates must send their complete bio‑data and supporting documents to the specified email address on or before 10 April 2026, with the interview also scheduled on the same date as per the notification.

Candidates should download and carefully read the official notification PDF, then submit their application via email in the prescribed format, clearly mentioning the post applied for in the subject line before the last date.

BHU Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Overview

BHU Research Assistant Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the BHU Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download BHU Research Assistant Job 2026 Notification PDF

BHU Research Assistant Vacancy Details 2026

BHU Research Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026

• Postgraduate degree in a social science and Art discipline (55% minimum)
• NET
• M.Phil.
• Ph.D.

BHU Research Assistant Application Fee 2026

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

BHU Research Assistant Age Limit 2026

Please refer to the official notification for age limit details.

BHU Research Assistant Salary 2026

• Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000/- per month (Fixed)
• No HRA will be admissible

BHU Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

BHU Research Assistant Selection Process 2026

• Shortlisting based on merit and need of the project
• Interview

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to apply for BHU Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
• Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 10-04-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

BHU Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

BHU Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for the Research Assistant position at BHU?

The last date to submit your application via email for the Research Assistant position at Banaras Hindu University is 10th April 2026.

Q2. What is the educational qualification required for the Research Assistant role?

Candidates must possess a Postgraduate degree in a social science and Art discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, or have qualified NET, M.Phil., or Ph.D.

Q3. What is the salary offered for the Research Assistant post?

The selected candidate will receive a fixed salary of Rs. 37,000/- per month. No House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be admissible.

Q4. How can I apply for the Research Assistant position?

Applications are to be submitted via email to [email protected] with 'ICSSR Project' as the subject. A hard copy can also be sent to the provided address.

Q5. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?

The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment drive.

Q6. What is the total number of vacancies for the Research Assistant post?

There is one vacancy for the Research Assistant position as per the advertisement.

Q7. What is the selection process for the Research Assistant role at BHU?

The selection process involves shortlisting candidates based on merit and project requirements, followed by an interview.

Q8. What is the advertisement number for this recruitment?

The advertisement number for this recruitment is F. No. 103/2025-26/ICSSR/RP/FFSI/GEN.

Q9. Which departments are involved in this recruitment?

This recruitment is for a project under the ICSSR sponsored project, and the application can be sent to the Department of Home Science, MMV, BHU.

Q10. What is the job type for this Research Assistant position?

The Research Assistant position is on a contract basis.

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