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Vacancy Details
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 1 vacancies
Qualification: MA in English / Cultural Studies / Folklore with NET/JRF; familiarity with Manipuri/Kokborok culture and language - Project Associate – I (Language): 1 vacancies
Qualification: MA in Linguistics / Applied Linguistics / Computational Linguistics with NET/JRF; familiarity with Manipuri and/or Kokborok, translation and transcription skills - Project Associate – I (Computer Science): 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Tech or M.Sc in Computer Science, CSE, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, or Data Science with valid GATE score - Field Assistant: 2 vacancies
Qualification: MA in Anthropology / Tribal Studies / Cultural Studies / Folklore / Sociology / History; knowledge of local languages/communities and photography/videography skills
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Selection Process
- Application shortlisting: Applications will be screened and shortlisted applicants will be identified for interview.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview held in hybrid mode (both online and offline).
- Notification to shortlisted: Only shortlisted applicants will be informed of interview date, time and venue by the email provided in their application.
- Engagement letter: On selection, an engagement letter will be sent by email to the selected candidate.
- Document verification and joining: Selected candidates must bring original documents and experience certificates at joining for verification.
How to Apply
- Fill in the application form printed in the official notice (sections A to I: post applied for, personal details, educational qualifications, qualifying test details, post-specific eligibility, experience, publications, statement of interest and declaration).
- Tick the post applied for. Note: the form lists Project Associate posts as Research Associate (Language) and Research Associate (Computer Science).
- Provide GATE score if applying for the Computer Science post; provide NET/JRF details if applying for JRF or the Language post.
- Field Assistant applicants indicate preferred language/community if applicable.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph, signed/self-attested copies of educational qualifications and certificates/mark sheets, research publications and a statement of interest (preferably not exceeding one page); attach experience certificates where available.
- Email the completed application and attachments to Dr. Gyanabati Khuraijam at [email protected] on or before 28 November 2026 (11:59 PM IST).
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Important Dates
- Date of advertisement:
- Last date of submission:
- Interview date notification to shortlisted applicants (interviews after):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required for the advertised posts?
JRF requires MA in English/Cultural Studies/Folklore with NET/JRF. Project Associate (Language) requires MA in Linguistics/Applied/Computational Linguistics with NET/JRF. Project Associate (Computer Science) requires M.Tech or M.Sc in relevant computing/data fields with a valid GATE score. Field Assistant requires MA in Anthropology/Tribal Studies/Cultural Studies/Folklore/Sociology/History.
How do I apply for these positions?
Fill the application form printed in the official notice, attach required documents (photograph, signed/self-attested certificates, publications, statement of interest), and email the application to Dr. Gyanabati Khuraijam at [email protected] on or before 28 November 2026 (11:59 PM IST).
What is the last date to submit the application?
Applications must be emailed on or before 28 November 2026 (11:59 PM IST).
What is the selection process for these posts?
Applicants will be shortlisted from the applications and shortlisted candidates will be called for a hybrid interview (online/offline) after 01 December 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and selected candidates will receive an engagement letter by email.
What is the pay scale for the posts?
JRF and Project Associates will be paid ₹37,000 + HRA per month. Field Assistants will be paid ₹27,000 + HRA per month, as stated in the notice.
