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IHE Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Research Fellow Posts

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Sep. 2, 2026
Research Fellow
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Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
From ₹37K / mo
Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 2, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 31, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window31 Aug – 10 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Eligibility criteria for Research Fellows under MoEFCC-UNDP sponsored project at Institute of Home Economics (University of Delhi):
Educational Qualification: Master's degree in Development Communication & Extension / Resource Management / Extension Education from a recognized university.
Experience: Relevant research experience in climate hazards, women's livelihoods, adaptive capacity assessment, or community extension studies.
Project Tenure: Two years (24 months) on contractual basis.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limits adhere to University of Delhi and central research project guidelines, with standard government relaxations for reserved categories.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Application Submission in Prescribed Proforma ([email protected])

OnlineQualifying Only

Scrutiny of Academic Credentials and Research Experience

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Online / In-Person at IHE New Delhi)

OfflineMerit Scored

The selection pipeline follows an academic research evaluation process:
1. Email Submission: Candidates email their completed application in the prescribed resume format to [email protected] by 10 September 2026 (10:00 PM).
2. Shortlisting: Applications are screened based on M.Sc./M.A. extension education qualifications and prior research experience in gender, climate resilience, and participatory rural appraisal.
3. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates are invited for the personal interview. No TA/DA is admissible.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Situated at the Department of Development Communication, Extension and Journalism at Institute of Home Economics (Hauz Khas, New Delhi), the project 'Climatic Hazards and Women’s Livelihoods: Enhancing women’s adaptive capacity through economic empowerment' is funded jointly by MoEFCC and UNDP. The research fellows conduct field-based vulnerability assessments, focus group discussions with rural women's self-help groups (SHGs), design behavior-change communication modules, and analyze socioeconomic climate impact indicators. The position provides direct research engagement with international environmental frameworks and government ministries.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at Institute of Home Economics, F-4, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi - 110016, with required field travel for data collection. The appointment is purely contractual for a duration of two years (24 months).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Temporary extramural project appointment without claim for permanent absorption in Delhi University. However, extensive field and policy research experience on a MoEFCC-UNDP national project provides prime credentials for admission to prestigious Ph.D. programs and career appointments across UNDP, UNEP, NITI Aayog, and global development think tanks.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Email Deadline (10 September 2026, 10:00 PM): Submissions received after 10:00 PM on 10.09.2026 will not be entertained.
  • Official Resume Template Mandatory: Applicants must strictly use the prescribed resume format downloaded from the IHE website (https://ihe.du.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Resume-Format-for-the-project.doc).
  • Subject Line Clarity: Candidates should mention the post name and project title in the email subject line when submitting to [email protected].
  • No TA/DA Paid: Candidates invited for interview must travel at their own expense.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Research Fellow (Unreserved / Open)2
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA) amounting to ₹48,100/- per month throughout the 2-year tenure.

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA (₹11,100/-) = ₹48,100/- per month as per MoEFCC-UNDP grant guidelines.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  • Candidates should send their bio-data using the prescribed format available at https://ihe.du.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Resume-Format-for-the-project.doc.
  • The completed bio-data must be emailed to [email protected].
  • The deadline for receipt of applications is September 10, 2026, by 10 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged for applying or appearing in the interview.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The application in the prescribed resume format must be emailed to [email protected] on or before 10 September 2026 by 10:00 PM.

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