ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଗବେଷଣା କେନ୍ଦ୍ର
Applications Open: Field Investigator (Contractual)
(Odias in Indian National Army - The Untold Stories)
Name of post
Research Assistant (on contract basis)
Number of positions
04 (Four)
Age limit
28 years
Remuneration
Rs. 32,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Contract Duration
Initially for 6 months, may be extended as per requirement.
Qualifications
Qualifications
M.A with at least 50% marks in any Social Science discipline, or equivalent relevant research experience.
Name of post
Field Investigator (Contractual)
Number of positions
02 (Two)
Remuneration
Rs. ₹20,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Contract Duration
6 Months
Qualifications
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Postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks in a relevant Social Science discipline, preferably Modern History, Political Science, Anthropology, or allied disciplines, from a recognised University/Institution.
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Proficiency in Odia and English, with the ability to conduct field surveys, interviews and documentation, is desirable.
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Candidates should be willing to undertake field visits in different parts of Odisha for collection of oral histories and related information.
Key Responsibilities:
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Archival & Historical Retrieval: Conduct systematic searches through government records, military archives, vernacular newspapers, personal memoirs, and primary sources documenting Odia participants in the Indian National Army (INA) and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s freedom movement.
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Fieldwork & Oral History Documentation: Travel to different regions of Odisha to locate and interview families, descendants, and local historians, capturing oral testimonies, letters, photographs, and personal memorabilia related to INA veterans.
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Data Organization & Transcription: Process, transcribe, and translate collected oral narratives and historical documents (from Odia/regional dialects to research standards) to create a verified digital repository.
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Project Reporting & Support: Assist the Project Coordinator and Research Team in synthesizing findings, maintaining field journals, and preparing documentation for upcoming publications and exhibitions.
How to Apply:
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Fill the Online Form: Click on the link below to access the official application form.
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Upload Your CV: Ensure you have an updated copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format ready to upload within the form.
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Screening Process: Applications will be screened based on qualifications and eligibility. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email regarding the interview details.
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Important Notes:
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Incomplete forms or submissions with misrepresented facts will be rejected automatically.
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The offer of appointment to the candidates will be only for six months initially and it may be extended as per requirement of ORC and satisfactory performance of the candidate.
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The selected candidates are expected to join immediately.
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ORC reserves the right to accept or reject any candidature at any stage of the recruitment process.
The Odisha Research Centre (ORC) is a research institute affiliated to ICSSR. The institute provides a platform to explore various facets of Odisha's life and living - past, present and future. This institute is seeking applications from eligible candidates for the post of Field Investigator on contractual basis for the project "Odias in Indian National Army - The Untold Stories".