NEHU Shillong Recruitment 2025 – North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong invites eligible candidates to attend a Walk-in Interview for the post of Field Investigator under the ICSSR sponsored Minor Project (2024–25) titled “Vulnerabilities and Strengths: A Study of Sex Workers in Meghalaya”. The interview will be held on 19th September 2025.

NEHU Shillong Recruitment 2025 – Short Description

The Department of Sociology, NEHU, is hiring two Field Investigators for an ICSSR sponsored project. This is a great opportunity for postgraduates in social sciences from Meghalaya to gain valuable field research experience. The selected candidates will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 20,000 per month.

Job Highlights

Organization	North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong
Post Name	Field Investigator
No. of Posts	2
Project Title	Vulnerabilities and Strengths: A Study of Sex Workers in Meghalaya
Salary	Rs. 20,000/- per month (Fixed)
Duration	1.5 Months
Location	Meghalaya
Mode of Recruitment	Walk-in Interview
Interview Date	19th September 2025 (9:30 AM)
Venue	Department of Sociology, NEHU, Shillong

Vacancy Details

Post	Qualification	Key Responsibilities
Field Investigator (Full Time)	Postgraduate in Social Science discipline with at least 55% marks Written and spoken knowledge of Garo and English (mandatory) Domicile of Meghalaya Experience in field and qualitative research Knowledge of IT skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite Comfortable working in remote areas of Meghalaya	Travel to different locations in Meghalaya for fieldwork Data collection using interviews, case studies, and focus group discussions Assist in transcription of interviews, FGDs, and reports Follow ethical and data confidentiality protocols

How to Apply for NEHU Shillong Recruitment 2025

Interested candidates should appear for a Walk-in Interview on 19th September 2025 at 9:30 AM.
Venue: Department of Sociology, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong – 793022.
Candidates must bring:
- Duly filled Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Educational qualification certificates
- Research experience (if any)
- Two references and supporting documents
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Contact

Email: hodsoc@nehu.ac.in
Phone: 0364-2723040
Website: www.nehu.ac.in

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Conclusion

The NEHU Shillong Recruitment 2025 is a short-term opportunity for postgraduates in social sciences to gain hands-on experience in field research under a reputed ICSSR project. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria should not miss the chance to attend the walk-in interview on 19th September 2025 at NEHU, Shillong.

FAQs – NEHU Shillong Recruitment 2025

What is the post available at NEHU Shillong?
The available post is Field Investigator under the ICSSR sponsored Minor Project.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 2 vacancies for the Field Investigator position.
What is the interview date?
The walk-in interview will be held on 19th September 2025 at 9:30 AM.
What is the salary for the Field Investigator post?
The selected candidates will receive Rs. 20,000 per month (fixed).
Where will the interview take place?
At the Department of Sociology, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong.
Who is eligible to apply?
Postgraduates in Social Science disciplines with at least 55% marks and domicile of Meghalaya.
Is there any TA/DA provided?
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.