Nagaland University Junior Project Fellow Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Nagaland University is hiring 1 Junior Project Fellow (JPF) for a 6-month research project on Gifted Education in Nagaland under NEP 2020. The project is funded by the DER, NCERT, New Delhi. If you have an M.Ed./MA in Education (or related discipline) with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PH), you can apply by email. The salary is Rs. 35,000-37,000 per month depending on NET/Ph.D. status. The last date to apply is 29 May 2026.

Nagaland University Junior Project Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Nagaland University, a Central University established by an Act of Parliament (No. 35 of 1989), has invited applications for the post of 1 Junior Project Fellow for a research project titled "An Evaluation of Preparedness in Nagaland for Gifted Education: Practices and Priorities as per NEP 2020". The project is funded by the Department of Educational Research (DER), NCERT, New Delhi. There is no written exam — selection is based on application screening and interview. Education postgraduates and research aspirants can apply.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• You must have an M.Ed./MA in Education or any related discipline.
• Minimum marks: 55% for General candidates and 50% for SC/ST/PH candidates.

Desirable Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computers, proficiency in MS Office, data processing and report preparation.
• Good communication skills.

Salary

• For NET/Ph.D. qualified candidates: Rs. 37,000 per month (consolidated)
• For Non-NET candidates: Rs. 35,000 per month (consolidated)
• The amount is fully consolidated — no other allowances are payable.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is done in two stages:

1. Application Screening: The Project Investigator screens applications based on essential qualification and marks.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for interview (details communicated by the Project Investigator).

How to Apply

1. Prepare your application on plain paper along with bio-data (mobile number and email ID are mandatory).
2. Attach copies of all educational and experience certificates.
3. Email your application and supporting documents to pkpattnaik@nagalanduniversity.ac.in.
4. Make sure your application reaches the Project Investigator on or before 29 May 2026.
5. For any queries, contact Prof. Pradipta Kumar Pattnaik (Project Investigator) at 8570976460.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 29 May 2026
• Project Duration: 6 months (extendable based on project requirement)
• Interview Date: To be communicated by the Project Investigator

• Assist the Project Investigator in the research study on Gifted Education preparedness in Nagaland as per NEP 2020
• Conduct field visits, school surveys and stakeholder interviews across Nagaland
• Collect, clean and process qualitative and quantitative data on gifted education practices
• Prepare data tables, charts and progress reports using MS Office tools
• Help draft the interim and final research reports of the NCERT-funded project
• Maintain project records, correspondence and documentation as required
• Coordinate with schools, teachers, education officials and NCERT during the project