GRI has released the recruitment notification to fill the 03 Assistant Professor – Assistant Director, Research Associate, Professional Assistant Posts. The application form should be downloaded in PDF format from the official website @ https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/. The last date for the receipt of Filled application along with all enclosures is 24.12.2025. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the GRI Teaching & Non Teaching 2025 notification and verify their eligibility.
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Check the GRI Notification 2025 for salary and additional benefits like medical insurance, PF, TA/DA, etc. Applicants must have a working Email Address and Mobile Number that they maintain until the GRI Recruitment 2025 results are announced. Candidates keep visiting our tamilanguide.in/ website regarding GRI Recruitment 2025 Updates.
GRI Current Notification 2025 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: The Gandhigram Rural Institute , Dindigul |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Temporary Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 03 Assistant Professor – Assistant Director, Research Associate, Professional Assistant Posts |
| Place of Posting: Dindigul |
| Starting Date: 08.12.2025 |
| Last Date: 24.12.2025 |
| Apply Mode: Offline |
| Official Website: https://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/ |
Current GRI Job Openings:
- Assistant Professor – Assistant Director – 01 Post
- Research Associate – 01 Post
- Professional Assistant – 01 Post
GRI Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for GRI:
- Assistant Professor – Assistant Director –
- Good academic record with at least 55% of the marks or, an equivalent grade where grading system is practiced at the Master’s degree level in the relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent Graduate from an accredited foreign university. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, candidates should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Assistant Professor conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar tests accredited by the UGC. Holders of Ph.D. degrees as on the date of notification shall be exempted from NET.
- Specialization in Sociology of Development / Social Entrepreneurship / Home Science / Social Welfare / Community Development
- Work experience among Marginalized groups / Community Based Organizations
- Research Associate –
- A candidate below the age of 45 years, having doctorate degree in Sociology / Social Work / Development Studies / Rural Services and published research work to his/her credit in the related field.
- Desirable: Work experience in Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy / Community Development / Community Based Organizations
- Professional Assistant –
- Any degree with stenography (100 words per minute).
- 10 years of work experience as stenographer, knowledge in computer application with SPSS
Pay Scale for GRI:
- Assistant Professor – Assistant Director – Level – 10 Rs.57,700/-
- Research Associate – Rs.16,000/- + HRA
- Professional Assistant – Rs.20,250/-
Method of Selection for GRI:
- Shortlisting
- Interview/Certificate Verification
How to Submit an Application:
1. Applications should be in the prescribed form which is to be downloaded from our Institute website.
2. Attested copies of certificates in proof of age, community for SC/ST/OBс candidates) educational qualification, desirable qualification, experience and physical disability etc., should be enclosed with the applications.
3. One passport size colour photograph of the candidate should be affixed on the application in the space provided and another passport size photo is to be enclosed with the application.
Address for sending application:- The Registrar The Gandhigram Rural Institute (DTBU) Gandhigram – 624 302 Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu [by Speed Post]
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 08.12.2025
- Last date for Submission of Application: 24.12.2025
GRI Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of GRI : Website Link |
| Advertisement for GRI : Notification PDF |
| Application Form for GRI : Application Form PDF |
