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Are you a postgraduate in Law, Political Science, or Public Policy looking to contribute to a global-standard electoral research project? National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur, is serving as the academic partner for a sponsored research project under the thematic work programme of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Rajasthan. The university is inviting applications for the positions of Research Associate (₹30,000/month) and Research Assistant (₹10,000/month) on a contractual basis for approximately three months. The project focuses on analyzing electoral management bodies and media-based voter education worldwide, with the final report to be published under the aegis of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Review the institutional criteria below to submit your CV and Statement of Purpose before the fast-approaching deadline.
Job Details
| Details | Information |
| About Organisation | National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) is a premier national law school in India, partnering here with the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Rajasthan for an ECI-backed global research project. |
| About the Jobs | Appointment as Research Associate or Research Assistant for a project developing a Global Standard Model for Electoral Management Bodies and Media-Based Voter Education. |
| Eligibility | Research Associate: Master’s degree (Min 55%) in Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Journalism, etc. + UGC NET qualification OR a Ph.D. Research Assistant: Postgraduate degree (Min 55%) in the relevant disciplines. |
| Work Profile | Conducting qualitative/quantitative primary and secondary research, handling data collection, literature reviews, coordinating stakeholder consultations, and drafting policy briefs/thematic reports. |
| Duration | Contractual Basis (Approx. 3 Months; co-terminus with the project timeline) |
| Date of Joining | As soon as possible |
| Mode | Largely Online (with periods of offline campus and field engagement) |
| Salary | Research Associate: ₹30,000/- per month Research Assistant: ₹10,000/- per month |
| Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan (NLU Jodhpur / Office of the CEO, Rajasthan) |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 June 2026 (Within 7 days from the May 25 advertisement date) ⏳ |
| Application Procedure | Email your detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Statement of Purpose (SoP) under 500 words directly to the recruitment desk. |
| Contact Information | recruitment@nlujodhpur.ac.in |
| Official Link | N/A |
