Nagaland University Project Associate Recruitment 2026

Nagaland University is conducting a walk-in interview on 8 April 2026 at 1:00 PM to fill 1 Project Associate-I post under the DBT-funded research project at the Department of Horticulture, Medziphema Campus. The monthly salary is Rs. 25,000/- consolidated, and you need an M.Sc (Agri.) in Horticulture to apply.

Nagaland University Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

This recruitment is for the project titled "DBT-North East Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology" at the School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University — a Central University established by Act of Parliament No. 35 of 1989. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. Selection is by walk-in interview only — there is no online application or written exam, so qualified candidates simply need to show up with original documents on the interview date.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Project Associate-I: 1 post (under DBT-North East Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology project, Department of Horticulture)

Who Can Apply?

• Educational qualification: M.Sc (Agri.) in Horticulture from a recognised institution. This is the only post advertised, so the qualification is non-negotiable.
• Documents: You must bring all educational qualification certificates and experience certificates in original along with one set of photocopies on the day of the interview.
• Citizenship: Indian.
• Age: As per DBT project guidelines for Project Associate-I (typically up to 35 years; check at the venue if you are close to the upper limit).

Age Limit

• Specific age limit not mentioned in the advertisement
• As a guideline, DBT Project Associate-I positions are typically open to candidates up to 35 years with applicable relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women per Government of India norms
• Verify age criteria with the project supervisor at the time of interview

Salary

• Monthly emoluments: Rs. 25,000/- (consolidated)
• This is a fixed consolidated amount — no separate allowances, HRA or DA
• The post is co-terminus with the project; salary continues only as long as the project is funded

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• No TA/DA is admissible to candidates appearing for the interview — you bear your own travel and stay costs

Selection Process

1. Walk-in interview on 8 April 2026 at 1:00 PM at the venue mentioned below
2. Document verification — selected candidates must produce all original certificates and one set of photocopies (which the institution will retain)
3. Interview — a panel will assess your subject knowledge, project alignment, prior research exposure and motivation
4. Call letters shall be issued to selected candidates after the interview

There is No Written Exam for this post — the entire selection rests on the walk-in interview.

How to Apply

1. Reach the venue: NU School of Agricultural Sciences, Medziphema Campus, Nagaland - 797 106
2. Report on 8 April 2026 before 1:00 PM
3. Carry these documents in original along with one self-attested photocopy set:
   • M.Sc (Agri.) in Horticulture degree certificate and mark sheets
   • Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheets
   • Class 10 and Class 12 certificates
   • Experience certificates (if any)
   • Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / Driving Licence)
   • Recent passport-size photographs (2-3 copies)
4. The institution will retain one set of photocopies — original certificates will be returned after verification
5. Reference notification: NO.NU/SAS/PRJ-188/2023(P-I) dated 30.03.2026

Important Dates

• Notification date: 30 March 2026
• Walk-in interview date: 8 April 2026
• Reporting time: 1:00 PM
• Venue: NU, School of Agricultural Sciences, Medziphema Campus, Nagaland

• Conduct laboratory and field experiments for the DBT-North East Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology project on horticultural crops
• Prepare plant tissue cultures, conduct molecular analyses, and maintain experimental plots
• Collect, record and analyse research data using standard statistical and bioinformatic tools
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks, sample inventories and project documentation
• Prepare progress reports, manuscripts and presentations under the supervision of the Principal Investigator
• Assist senior researchers and project staff during fieldwork in horticulture sites across the North East region
• Follow biosafety, GLP and DBT project compliance protocols at all times