Field Investigators National Sample Survey

Applications are invited from Indian Citizen for engagement of around 1300 (Tentative figure)
Field Investigators on contract basis all over the country for a period ending 31.03.2012. The
selected candidates will be responsible for field Surveys of NSSO and would be placed at one of
the Notional Sub Regional Office/Sub Regional Office indicated at Column 4 of Annexure.
(1) Essential Qualification:
(a) Graduate degree with Statistics/Economics/Mathematics as one of the papers at degree
level.
(b) Fluency in English and local language (as per choice of Region).
(c) Knowledge of computer applications like MS office etc.
Note: Preference will be given to those candidates who have experience in conducting field
survey and field data collection work in government organization.
(2) Nature of Duties: The Field Investigators are supposed to do field surveys of NSSO to be
conducted in rural and urban areas. The duties involves extensive touring within the assigned
Region.
(3) Age limit: Age of candidate 21 to 40 years as on 1st June 2011.
(4) Reservation: In respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates accordingly as per Govt. of India’s
Instructions in vogue.
(5) Remuneration:
(i) Field Investigators will be paid a consolidated remuneration of ` 15000/- per month, the
amount is subject to approval.
(ii) While on tour TA/DA will be as follows:
a. T.A.:- Sleeper class fare by ordinary/express train or bus fare for ordinary or express bus or
actual fare whichever is less.
b. D.A.:-
i. Ordinary – ` 150
ii. Hotel stay – ` 350
(6) Selection Procedure: Short-listed candidates will be called for Written Test/Computer
Application Test/Interview for selection.
(7) Procedure to Apply: Interested candidates may send their application in the prescribed
format along with Self-Addressed duly stamped envelope to the Deputy Director General
of the Regional Office concerned as per details given in Column 3 of Annexure.
Candidates are advised to apply in only one Regional Office, in case it is found that a candidate
has applied in more than one Regional Office his application will be rejected.
(8) Last Date for Submitting Application: The Application must reach the Deputy Director
General of Regional Office concerned by 31st March. 2011.
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