Nagaland University has invited candidates for a walk-in interview for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I position under the DBT-sponsored “DBT-NER Advanced-Level Institutional Biotech Hub at Nagaland University, Lumami”.
The current recruitment notice is dated 29 September 2026. The walk-in interview will be held on 29 October 2026 at 11:30 AM in the Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami.
The position is project-linked and co-terminus with the DBT-funded project. The current notice states that fellowship will be governed by the rules of the funding agency rather than publishing one fixed monthly amount.
Nagaland University Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Nagaland University |
| Department | Department of Botany |
| Project | DBT-NER Advanced-Level Institutional Biotech Hub |
| Position | JRF or Project Associate-I |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Notice date | 29 September 2026 |
| Engagement | Project-linked / co-terminus with project |
| Application mode | Walk-in interview |
| Interview date | 29 October 2026 |
| Interview time | 11:30 AM |
| Venue | Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami |
| Qualification | First-class M.Sc. / M.Tech in Botany, Life Sciences or Biotechnology |
| Fellowship | As per funding-agency rules |
| Official university | Nagaland University |
Vacancy Details
| Position | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| JRF or Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
The advertisement treats this as one position with two possible appointment routes. A candidate satisfying the relevant national-level qualification condition may be considered for JRF, while a candidate without NET/GATE can be considered for Project Associate-I subject to the applicable funding-agency rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recruitment notice | 29 September 2026 |
| Walk-in interview | 29 October 2026 |
| Reporting / interview time | 11:30 AM |
There is no separate online application deadline because candidates are required to attend the walk-in interview with the prescribed application and documents.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
First-class M.Sc. / M.Tech degree in Botany, Life Sciences or Biotechnology from a UGC-recognised university.
Candidates should ensure that their degree title and university recognition clearly satisfy the notice before attending the interview.
NET / GATE Condition
The current notice lists the following as desirable:
- NET qualification;
- GATE qualification; or
- qualification in another national-level examination recognised under the applicable DST guidelines.
Candidates without NET/GATE are not automatically excluded. The notice allows such candidates to be considered for Project Associate-I under the relevant funding-agency provisions.
Desirable Research Experience
Preference is given to candidates with prior research exposure in areas such as:
- Plant Tissue Culture;
- Plant Molecular Biology;
- Plant Molecular Genetics;
- Plant Biochemistry;
- Microbiology.
Candidates who intend to pursue doctoral research are also particularly aligned with the project’s research environment.
Fellowship
The current recruitment notice does not state one fixed monthly fellowship figure.
Instead, it says that the fellowship will be governed by the rules of the funding agency.
The notice does not state a fixed monthly fellowship amount; payment will follow the applicable funding-agency rules.
Age Limit
The current notice information reviewed for this recruitment does not state a separate age limit.
Application Fee
No application fee is stated in the current walk-in notice information reviewed.
Candidates should not make any payment unless Nagaland University or the project authority issues a specific official instruction.
Nature and Tenure of Appointment
The position is:
- temporary / project-linked;
- co-terminus with the DBT-sponsored project;
- not a regular Nagaland University teaching or non-teaching cadre appointment.
Selection does not create a right to permanent absorption in the University.
Selection Process
Selection is through a walk-in interview.
Candidates should report with:
- an application on plain paper;
- original educational and supporting documents;
- self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates;
- NET/GATE or national-level examination proof, if applicable;
- research-experience documents, if applicable.
The selection committee may consider academic record, research suitability, national-level qualification, relevant laboratory experience and interview performance.
Walk-In Venue
Department of Botany Nagaland University Lumami District Zunheboto Nagaland – 798627
Date: 29 October 2026 Time: 11:30 AM
Candidates should arrive early enough for document verification and registration.
How to Apply
- Prepare an application on plain paper containing your personal details, contact details, educational qualifications and relevant research experience.
- Mention NET / GATE / other national-level qualification details if applicable.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates.
- Carry the originals for verification.
- Report to the Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami on 29 October 2026 at 11:30 AM.
- Attend the walk-in interview before the selection committee.
The current notice states that no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
Documents to Keep Ready
Candidates should carry, as applicable:
- plain-paper application;
- recent passport-size photograph;
- Class 10 certificate / date-of-birth proof;
- undergraduate degree certificate and marksheets;
- M.Sc. / M.Tech certificate and marksheets;
- NET / GATE / other national-level examination certificate;
- research-experience certificate;
- project / dissertation details;
- publications, if relevant;
- category certificate, if applicable;
- valid photo identity proof;
- original documents plus self-attested photocopies.
Research Context
The DBT-NER Advanced-Level Institutional Biotech Hub at Nagaland University supports biotechnology research and training in the North-East. Nagaland University’s official website has previously published project-staff recruitment and academic activities under the same Advanced-Level Institutional Biotech Hub, which supports the institutional/project identity used in the current recruitment.
Related North-East University Jobs on Regal Naukri
Candidates considering research or university careers in the North-East can also compare this opportunity with the AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, particularly if they are targeting academic careers in Assam.
For candidates interested in administrative and technical university employment, the NIT Agartala Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 provides another current higher-education opportunity in the region.
Those targeting management-institute administration can also review the IIM Shillong Manager and Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026.
These links are included contextually so candidates can compare relevant North-East higher-education opportunities already live on Regal Naukri.
Important Candidate Cautions
JRF and Project Associate-I are alternative routes for the same vacancy
The recruitment is for one position, not two vacancies.
Do not assume a fixed fellowship amount
The current notice says fellowship will follow the funding agency’s rules. Candidates should not treat figures calculated by third-party websites as a notice-published salary.
NET / GATE is desirable, not a universal bar to application
Candidates without NET/GATE may still be considered for Project Associate-I under the applicable provisions.
This is not a permanent university post
The appointment is co-terminus with the DBT project.
Carry original documents
Self-attested photocopies are required for the application, but candidates should also carry originals for verification at the walk-in.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Nagaland University official website | Open Nagaland University |
| Department of Botany information | Nagaland University Botany |
| Official university archive for the same DBT Biotech Hub project | DBT Biotech Hub Project Advertisement Archive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there?
There is 1 vacancy for JRF or Project Associate-I.
What is the qualification?
A first-class M.Sc. / M.Tech in Botany, Life Sciences or Biotechnology from a UGC-recognised university.
Is NET or GATE compulsory?
No. NET/GATE or another recognised national-level examination is desirable for the JRF route, but candidates without it may be considered for Project Associate-I.
What is the fellowship?
The notice states that the fellowship will be as per funding-agency rules and does not publish one fixed monthly figure.
What is the age limit?
The current notice information reviewed does not state a separate age limit.
When is the walk-in interview?
29 October 2026 at 11:30 AM.
Where is the interview?
At the Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami, Zunheboto district, Nagaland – 798627.
Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a project-linked position co-terminus with the DBT-sponsored project.