Junior Research Fellow Recruitment at North-Eastern Hill University 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.Sc. or M.Sc. (Tech) in Geology, Applied Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing, or Geoinformatics.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible; however, experience in handling drone data is desirable.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
North-Eastern Hill University is recruiting for one Junior Research Fellow position to work on a high-impact sediment dynamics project in the Brahmaputra Basin. The role offers a monthly emolument of ₹37,000 plus HRA for candidates with an M.Sc. in Geology, Earth Sciences, or Geoinformatics who are NET/GATE qualified. This is an exceptional opportunity for researchers to contribute to Himalayan fluvial morphology studies while potentially registering for a PhD program. The position is initially for two years and involves collaboration with the Prayoga Institute of Education Research.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 28 years with relaxations as per Government of India norms.
- Employment is on a temporary project basis for an initial tenure of 2 years.
- Selection involves shortlisting followed by an interview conducted in both offline and online modes.
- Candidates with specific experience in handling drone data will be given preference during selection.
- The application deadline is strictly set for 09 August 2026 via email submission.
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Additional Salary Information
₹37,000 per month plus admissible HRA as per ANRF rules for NET/GATE qualified candidates.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting Interview
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Age relaxation as per Government of India norms
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official NEHU notification.
- Fill the form in block letters and prepare a detailed CV.
- Attach scanned copies of degree certificates and experience certificates if any.
- Obtain a letter of recommendation to include with the application.
- Send the complete application package to atulsingh@nehu.ac.in.
- Ensure the email is sent no later than 09 August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for the Junior Research Fellow position is ₹37,000 per month plus admissible HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates.
Candidates must possess an M.Sc. or M.Sc. (Tech) in Geology, Applied Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing, or Geoinformatics.
The age limit is a maximum of 28 years as on the date of the advertisement, with relaxations applicable per GoI norms.
