NIT Agartala JRF, Project Associate and Field Assistant Recruitment 2026

• JRF: MA in English, Cultural Studies or Folklore with NET/JRF, plus familiarity with Manipuri/Kokborok culture and language.
• Project Associate - I (Language): MA in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or Computational Linguistics with NET/JRF; familiarity with Manipuri and/or Kokborok and translation and transcription skills are essential.
• Project Associate - I (Computer Science): M.Tech or MSc in Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Data Engineering or Data Science, with a valid GATE score.
• Field Assistant: MA in Anthropology, Tribal Studies, Cultural Studies, Folklore, Sociology or History; knowledge of the relevant local languages and communities of Manipur or Tripura, and photography and videography skills are essential. Native speakers of Meiteilon and/or Kokborok receive preference.

• Download the notification and fill in the application form printed in it.
• Select the post and provide the relevant qualification, NET/JRF or GATE details. Field Assistant applicants should indicate their preferred language or community, if applicable.
• Attach a recent passport-size photograph, signed copies of educational qualifications, research publications and a statement of interest, preferably no longer than one page. Include experience certificates where available.
• Email the completed application to the address given in the notification by 28 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST.

About the recruitment

NIT Agartala has announced five temporary positions for an Anusandhan National Research Foundation-funded project on AI-assisted digital curation and global promotion of North-East Indian folklore, focusing on Manipur and Tripura. The project runs from 23 October 2026 to 22 October 2031, and the positions are located at NIT Agartala, Tripura.

The vacancies comprise one Junior Research Fellow, one Project Associate for Language, one Project Associate for Computer Science and two Field Assistants. One Field Assistant position is for Manipuri and the other for Kokborok. The notice does not provide a category-wise vacancy breakdown.

Eligibility and terms

Each post requires a relevant postgraduate qualification and has separate subject and skill requirements. NET/JRF is required for the JRF and Language Project Associate positions, while a valid GATE score is required for the Computer Science post. Field Assistants need the specified local language and community knowledge as well as photography and videography skills.

The maximum age is 30 years, with applicable Government of India relaxation for OBC, SC, ST, women and PwD candidates. The form asks for age as on 28 November 2026. The notice does not state the number of relaxation years.

The JRF and Project Associate appointments are for five years, coterminous with the project, at ₹37,000 plus HRA. Field Assistants are appointed for three years at ₹27,000 plus HRA per month. The JRF may be upgraded to SRF after two years under ANRF norms. JRF and Project Associates will have an opportunity to register for a PhD at NIT Agartala.

Application and interview

Use the form printed in the notification and email it with the required attachments by 28 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST. The form labels the two Project Associate options as Research Associate (Language) and Research Associate (Computer Science). Include the relevant NET/JRF or GATE details, a photograph, educational documents, publications and a statement of interest.

Shortlisted candidates will receive interview details by email after 01 December 2026. The interview will be held in hybrid mode. No TA/DA is payable for the interview or joining; selected candidates must bring original documents and experience certificates at joining for verification.