Research Assistant

Date Posted: 12th October 2026

Hiring Organization Name: Nalanda University, Rajgir

Organization Profile

Situated besides the Rajgir hills, the rejuvenated Nalanda University calls-out “Learning is being here.” The experience of being in this intellectual landscape is empowering with its seamless co-existence between nature and man, and between living and learning. The region vibrates with the positivity endowed by spiritual divines like Lord Buddha, Lord Mahavira who meditated in this region and with the scholarly traditions developed by great masters such as Nagarjuna, Aryabhatta, Dharmakirti who discoursed at the ancient Nalanda. Ancient Magadha was characterized by an intellectual ferment rarely known to humanity. The opportunity to comprehend multiple discourses and embrace knowledge in its entirety is what made Nalanda academics unique and attractive for all seekers.

Job Title

Research Assistant

Employment Type: Contract

Project Title: Traditional Coastal Navigation Practices in Cyclone-Prone Regions of India: for the following Non Teaching Positions on contract on consolidated Pay basis

Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in any discipline; postgraduate qualification in any discipline will be desirable.

Duration: The total period of engagement shall be for a maximum of 02 years or coterminous with the Project.

Job Location: Rajgir, Nalanda District, Bihar

Pay Scale:

• Rs. 25,000/- per month Consolidated

Apply Mode: Online

How to Apply

• Candidates are required to apply only through the Link given at end of the advertisement or on the University Website. No hard copy of the application will be accepted. Since the link is based on a Google Form, you are requested to log in to your Gmail account before clicking on the link. If you do not have a Gmail Account, please create one before accessing the link.
• Apply Link: https://forms.gle/gvGGvDWFfAoDgXmf8
• The applicant is required to FORWARD the copy of filled Application Form (Do not compose a separate email; only Forward) to the Recruitment Cell, Nalanda University at recruitment@nalandauniv.edu.in along with the enclosure of a SINGLE PDF FILE Containing – Updated CV with Passport Size Photograph; Qualification Certificates and Mark Sheets; Experience Certificates and Other relevant supporting documents.
• The Last date for receiving applications is 31.10.2026. Applications received after the closing date will be rejected and no correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.

Contact Address

Nalanda University Dharamsala Road

Rajgir – 803 116 District Nalanda, Bihar

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