Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) Recruitment 2026

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Research Assistant (RA). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Sun Apr 05 2026

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BITS Pilani Recruitment 2026 – Research Assistant (RA) Vacancy

Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani – K. K. Birla Goa Campus has released an official notification inviting applications for the post of Research Assistant (RA) under an ICSSR funded research project. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply before the last date.

Project Title: Toward Sustainable Coastal Management: A Social-Ecological Analysis of Rural and Urban Coastal Areas

Organization Details

Organization Name: Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani
Campus: K. K. Birla Goa Campus
Department: Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Job Details

Post Name	Research Assistant (RA)
Employment Type	Contract (Project-Based)
Project Duration	18 Months
Broad Area of Research	Sustainable Coastal Management
Monthly Salary	₹31,000 (Consolidated)

Job Location

City	Goa
State	Goa
Country	India
Work Location	BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus
Postal Code	Not Mentioned

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 5 April 2026
Expected Joining: April 2026 (Preferably)

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Educational Qualification

Master’s degree in any Social Science discipline
Fields include: Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Human Geography, Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration, Environmental Science
Minimum 55% marks required
M.Phil and M.Res candidates will be given additional weightage

Desirable Qualification

Research experience
Proficiency in scientific writing
Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Fieldwork experience in Indian coastal and rural areas

Application Process

Prepare your application along with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Include complete details of your research experience
Send the application via email to the Principal Investigator
Email Address: mohanb@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
Ensure submission before the last date (5 April 2026)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview

Selection Process

Screening of applications
Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience
Online Interview at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus

Application Fees

No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

Age limit details are not specified in the official notification.

Reservation Details

Reservation or category-wise relaxation details are not mentioned in the official notification.

Investigators

Mohan Kumar Bera
Rajiv Kumar Chaturvedi
Saranya G Nair

Facilities & Benefits

Hostel accommodation will be provided subject to availability
Accommodation will follow institute rules and regulations applicable at the time of joining