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a) Archival research in the National Archives of India and Election Commission of India's R.ecord Room and identifying historical documents, texts, sections, records, facts, symbols of pubiic interest from the archivai

material. bJ Documenting, cataloguing and editing archival findings. cJ Develop an independent archive of the Election & Democracy Museum of

IIIDEM for scholars and practitioners of election studies. d) Interviewing experts and practitioners of election management and

transcribing the same, if necessary. e) Collecting and preserving photographs and audio-visual documentation. f) Writing and editing and developing texts for the thematic galleries and

other educative sections of the museum. gl Online research and documentation of materials related to electiot-t administration and management globally.

5. Eligibility: The criteria for applying for the position of Research Assistant may be as follows:

_[a) Master's Degree in the following disciplines:

Discipline Rationale

Political Science Knowledge of democratic institutions, their role and functions; Constitution and constitutional history; Legal system, Acts,

Modern History Rules, and understanding of legal documents; Proficiency in Archival Research Methods

Law

Knowledge of methods, materials and meanings in art,

Arts & Aesthetics narrative strategies in art history of institutions, particularly museums; Visual Studies Proficiency in Archival Research Methods.

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_[bJ Good writing, editing and communicative skills

(c) Good knowledge of MS-Office

_[dJ Applicants who are pursuing archival research in their M"Phii or Doctoral programmes or have relevant experience as archivists are desirable.

6" The numher of research assistants per discipline and the tentative work allocation for them may be as follows:

Research Assistant Number Thematic Areas of Research

ECI: Structure and Functions,

Political Science 02 Electoral Roll & Voter Registration, Delimitation, Electoral Integrity, Electoral Fraud & Malpractices, Election Expenditure & Monitoring, Political Parties, Poll Process, Election Training, Election Material, Miscellaneous,

r Constituent Assembly Debates, r Important Cases from Lok Sabha Elections/ Modern History 01 State Assembly Elections/ Bye-elections/ Repolls,

1. o History of ECI,
   
   
2. o Landmark Decisions of ECI, . Ballots and EVM in India,
   
   
3. o Historical moments and changes in India's electoral democracy,
   
   
4. o Miscellaneous.
   
   

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Electoral Law and Reforms,
RP Act [1950, 1951) and Conduct of Election
Law	01	R.ules [1960 ,1.961),
		Election Petitions,
		Election Tribunals,
		Constitution,
		Appointment of EC,
		Allocation of seats in LS/ RS,
		Qualification & Disqualification,
		Legal exceptions,
		Right to vote for different minorities,
		Miscellaneous.
		Election Material [Ballot Boxes, ballot papers, ink,
Arts & Aesthetics	01	glue, etc),
		Photographs,
		Symbols and their allotment to Political Parties,
		Logo of the ECI and its evolution,
		Audio-Visuals and Films on elections,
		Media and Voter Education,
		Voter Identity, EPIC, Voter Slips,
		Miscellaneous.

7. Timeline & Deliverables:

a) Research Assistants are expected to read and document the ^{relevant archival} material as well as find out the international electoral best practices as mentioned in the _iob description within a period of 3 months.

b) Research Assistants may be recruited initially for two months which ^{may be extended by one month, if required.}

cJ Research Assistants shall provide a report every week on their ^{findings, the} sources and content the materials which would be collected, The reports must also provide a list of possible exhibits/ materials/ documents/ records clearly

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mentioning the rationale behind museumizing them as weli as a brief analytical write up on the findings/ possible exhibits/ materials/ documents. d) Research Assistants shall assist the ECI officials and membet's of the IIIDEM

Research Team in the preparation of the final concept document.

8" Research Assistants _[RA) may be provided a consolidated remuneration of INR 25,A00 _{/-[exampies of remuneration provided in other institutions for similar position is placed at F/A). No extra TA/ DA shall be provided to the selected candidates. RAs shall}

get their own laptops.

9, Research Assistants may be provided a certificate by the ECI after completion of the

contract.

10. Interested candidates are required to send their CV (mentioning academic

qualifications and relevant research experience) and a statement of purpose [NOT more 500 wordsJ. Shortlisted candidates shall be called for a written test followed by an interview, date and time of which shall be intimated accordingly'

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