Nagaland University Project Staff Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Nagaland University is hiring 11 project staff for an ICSSR-funded EMRS research project. The posts are 1 Research Assistant and 10 Field Investigators. If you have a PG degree in a social science discipline, you can apply by email before 22 June 2026, 11:59 PM. Salary is Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month depending on the post.

Nagaland University Project Staff Recruitment 2026 - 11 Posts

Nagaland University, Department of Education, Kohima Campus, has announced project staff recruitment for an Indian Council of Social Science Research funded minor research project. The study is on the Central Sector Scheme of Eklavya Model Residential Schools across North-East and South India. The project is time-bound for one year, and the staff appointments are temporary and linked only to this project.

This recruitment is useful for postgraduates in social science who have research interest, fieldwork ability, and comfort with education-sector data. The Research Assistant role supports literature review, tools, data work, and reports, while Field Investigators collect data from EMRS locations in multiple states. Selection is through shortlisting and online interview, with no written exam mentioned.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Research Assistant: 1 post, Rs. 37,000 per month, appointment tenure of 8 months
• Field Investigators: 10 posts, Rs. 20,000 per month, one-month phase-wise fieldwork

Field locations: The Field Investigator work covers Sikkim, Nagaland, Assam, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The notice says two Field Investigators will be selected from each project state based on language familiarity and knowledge of EMRS locations.

Who Can Apply?

Research Assistant

• Qualification: Post Graduate in a social science discipline with at least 55% marks.
• Additional requirement: You need NET, M.Phil., or Ph.D. as per the notice.
• Skills preferred: Academic writing, research design, fieldwork, data analysis software, and report preparation.

Field Investigators

• Qualification: Post Graduate in a social science discipline with at least 55% marks.
• Field condition: You should be comfortable visiting remote tribal EMRS areas for data collection.
• Language preference: Familiarity with the local context and regional dialect of the assigned state will be preferred.

Fieldwork Locations and Work Details

The project fieldwork covers EMRS schools in five states, so the Field Investigator role is practical and travel-oriented. The notice lists locations in Sikkim, Nagaland, Assam, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, including remote tribal areas where local familiarity matters.

• Sikkim: EMRS locations in North, South, East, and West districts.
• Nagaland: EMRS locations in Dimapur, Tuensang, and Mon districts.
• Assam: EMRS field locations including Baksa district.
• Telangana: Around 10 EMRS locations across 3 to 4 districts, including Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Mahabubabad, and Nagarkurnool.
• Andhra Pradesh: Around 15 EMRS locations across 4 to 6 districts, including Alluri Sitharama Raju, Polavaram, Parvathipuram Manyam, Nellore, and Tirupati.

Field Investigators from Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana do not need to report to the Project Director's office for routine field collection. They must collect data from assigned EMRS schools, enter it in Excel or Word, and submit both soft and hard copies of the data collection material.

Salary

• Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000 per month.
• Field Investigators: Rs. 20,000 per month.
• No TA/DA is admissible for interview. Fieldwork expenses will follow the project and university rules mentioned in the notice.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.
• You need to prepare one complete merged PDF of your application and supporting documents before emailing it.

Selection Process (Online Interview)

The university will shortlist candidates based on academic merit, research experience, and relevance to the EMRS project.

1. Application Screening: The Screening / Selection Committee checks whether you meet the minimum qualification and whether your documents are complete.
2. Shortlisting: Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee an interview call. Shortlisted candidates are informed by email.
3. Online Interview: The interview will be held online through a Google Meet link, with at least 7 days notice before the interview date.
4. Final Recommendation: Final selection is made on the recommendation of the duly constituted Selection Committee.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a signed cover letter clearly mentioning whether you are applying for Research Assistant or Field Investigator.
2. Update your CV with qualification, marks, research work, field experience, language knowledge, and contact details.
3. Scan self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, experience proof, and other relevant documents.
4. Merge everything into one PDF file. Incomplete applications or missing documents can be rejected.
5. Email the PDF to boyillapalli.vrao@nagalanduniversity.ac.in before 22 June 2026, 11:59 PM.
6. Use the subject line: Application for the Post of Research Assistant/Field Investigator for the ICSSR Project on EMRS.

Important Notes

The posts are temporary and coterminous with the ICSSR-funded project. The appointment will automatically end when the project work is completed, so you should read the tenure for each post before applying.

• Interview notice: Shortlisted candidates will get at least 7 days notice before the online interview.
• Application quality: Incomplete applications or missing documents can be rejected during screening.
• No TA/DA: The notice says no TA/DA or other allowance is admissible for the interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 June 2026
• Application Start: 11 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 22 June 2026, 11:59 PM
• Online Interview Date: To be informed to shortlisted candidates by email

• Collect field data from assigned EMRS locations and maintain clean records
• Prepare questionnaires, schedules, notes, and research support material
• Enter data into Excel or Word and submit soft and hard copies on time
• Coordinate with students, teachers, principals, and district or state officials
• Assist with literature review, academic writing, and project reports
• Follow ICSSR project timelines and university research instructions