MZU JRF Psychology Recruitment 2026

Mizoram University is hiring 2 Junior Research Fellows (JRF) for a Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) funded project in its Department of Psychology. If you have a postgraduate degree in any Social Science subject with 55% marks plus NET/SLET/M.Phil/Ph.D, you can attend the walk-in interview. It is held in blended mode on 17 August 2026 from 10:00 AM. Selected candidates get a consolidated salary of Rs. 37,090 per month plus HRA.

Mizoram University (MZU) Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Mizoram University, School of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, has released Advertisement No. MZU/PSY/JRF/01 for 2 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts under a DRDO-funded research project titled "Cultural Value Orientations and Military Qualities: Mapping Regional Variations Among Adolescents and Young Adults across North-East Indian States." The project is led by Principal Investigator Dr. Satchit Prasun Mandal and Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Thipparapu Rajesh. There is no online application — this is a walk-in interview, and the position is purely temporary for a fixed tenure of 24 months. Mizoram University is a central university located at Tanhril, Aizawl, and hosts several research departments including the School of Social Sciences.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Post-graduate degree in any Social Science discipline with at least 55% marks, along with NET/SLET/M.Phil/Ph.D.
• Final-Year Candidates: If you have appeared for your final postgraduate exams and are awaiting results, you can still apply, but you must meet the minimum qualification by the time of joining.

Salary

• Selected JRFs get a consolidated salary of Rs. 37,090 per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA).
• No Travel Allowance (TA/DA) is paid for appearing in the interview.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is done through a walk-in interview only:

1. Walk-In Interview: Conducted in blended mode (in-person and online) on 17 August 2026 from 10:00 AM at the Department of Psychology, Mizoram University.
2. Document Verification: Bring your original certificates, mark sheets, and qualification proof for on-the-spot verification.

How to Apply

1. Reach the Department of Psychology, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Aizawl - 796004 by 10:00 AM on 17 August 2026.
2. Carry your updated CV/Bio-data.
3. Bring one set of self-attested photocopies of all academic certificates, mark sheets, and qualification proofs.
4. Carry your original documents for verification at the interview.
5. Attend the interview directly — no advance registration or online form is needed.

Important Dates

• Walk-In Interview Date: 17 August 2026
• Reporting Time: 10:00 AM onwards

• Carry out field studies and data collection for the DRDO-funded research project
• Build and validate psychological tools used in the study
• Run statistical analysis on collected data
• Prepare project reports and documentation
• Handle administrative tasks connected to the project
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on project milestones