The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) invite applications for their nationwide Research Article Competition 2026. The initiative encourages undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students to interpret audit findings, fiscal records and governance data through accessible, analytical and visually engaging research.
Research themes include fiscal federalism and governance; social-sector spending; skilling, employment and MSMEs; and empowering urban and rural local bodies. The competition is relevant to social-science researchers, data journalists, public-policy students and governance communication scholars.
Total prize pool: approximately ₹1 crore across the competition; this is not an individual award.
State-level submission deadline: 31 August 2026.
National-level submission deadline: 30 September 2026.
National awards are scheduled for Audit Diwas, 16 November 2026.
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How to apply
Read the official ICSSR announcement and its step-by-step registration and submission guide. Select the relevant state-level or national-level category, prepare an original research article on an approved theme using CAG audit/public-finance material, and submit through the official process before the applicable deadline.
Disclaimer: Media Hole is not affiliated with the organisation or institution mentioned in this post. This opportunity is shared for information purposes only. Applicants should verify all details through the official notification or website.