Nagaland University JRF Recruitment 2026

Nagaland University is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a research project in the Department of Plant Pathology, School of Agricultural Sciences, Medziphema Campus. If you have an M.Sc./M.Sc.(Ag) in Plant Pathology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or Life Science with NET-CSIR/UGC/ICAR, you can attend the walk-in interview. The interview is on 21 July 2026 at 10:30 AM. The monthly fellowship is Rs. 37,000 plus HRA.

Nagaland University JRF Recruitment 2026 - Walk-In Interview for 1 Post

Nagaland University (NU), a Central University in Nagaland, has invited applications for a walk-in interview to fill 1 Junior Research Fellow post under the project "Metabolic Engineering of Natural Defense Chemicals in Banana" in the Department of Plant Pathology, School of Agricultural Sciences, Medziphema Campus. There is no online application — you need to walk in with your original documents and one set of photocopies. The post is co-terminus with the project, meaning the tenure runs only as long as the project is funded.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: M.Sc./M.Sc.(Ag) in Plant Pathology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or Life Science with NET-CSIR/UGC/ICAR.
• Desirable Experience: Plant pathogen isolation, molecular identification, screening of banana cultivars, and bioinformatics.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA, as per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is through a walk-in interview:

1. Document Screening: Bring all original certificates along with one set of photocopies for verification.
2. Walk-in Interview: Held on the spot at the venue and time mentioned below.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your original educational certificates, mark sheets, and one set of photocopies.
2. Reach the HoD Chamber, Department of Plant Pathology, NU, SAS, Medziphema Campus on 21 July 2026 by 10:30 AM.
3. Attend the walk-in interview directly — no advance registration is needed.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 21 July 2026 at 10:30 AM

• Carry out lab and field experiments on plant pathogen isolation and identification
• Support molecular identification and characterization of pathogens affecting banana crops
• Assist in screening banana cultivars for natural defense compounds
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, samples, and results
• Analyze data using bioinformatics tools where required
• Prepare progress reports and research documentation for the project
• Coordinate with the project supervisor and department staff on daily research activities