Walk-In-Interview 2026: Project Vacancies at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU)

Walk-In-Interview 2026: Project Vacancies at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU)

Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, is inviting applications for a Walk-in-Interview to fill multiple project positions in the Department of Botany. These positions are part of a time-bound Research & Development project sponsored by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

Project Overview

Project Title: North East Consortium of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (NECMAP) [Phase-I: Establishment].

Principal Investigator: Prof. Hui Tag, Dean Faculty of Life Sciences, RGU.

Project Duration: Initially for 01 Year (2026-2027), with all appointments being co-terminus with the project's completion, but extendable.

Vacancy Details & Remuneration

Applications are invited for the following positions:

1. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - 03 Posts

Remuneration (JRF - NET/GATE Qualified): Rs. 37,000/- per month + 10% HRA for the 1st and 2nd year. If extended to a 3rd year as SRF, the fellowship will be Rs. 42,000/- per month + 10% HRA.

Remuneration (Junior Project Fellow - Non-NET): In the absence of NET-qualified candidates, non-NET candidates may be appointed as JPF at Rs. 24,000/- per month + 10% HRA for the 1st and 2nd year, and as SPF at Rs. 28,000/- per month + 10% HRA for the $3^{rd}$ year.

2. Project Assistant (PA) - 01 Post

Remuneration: Rs. 25,000/- per month (Fixed).

Eligibility Criteria

For JRF: Candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Botany/Life Sciences/Biotechnology. UGC-CSIR JRF/NET qualified candidates with specialization in Plant Taxonomy, Medicinal Floristics, Pharmacognosy, and Ethnobotany, along with prior knowledge of field exploration and herbarium databases, are required.

For Project Assistant (PA): Candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Botany and possess prior knowledge of botanical and ethnobotanical field expeditions, medicinal plant collection, crude drugs, and herbarium databases.

Application Process & Walk-In-Interview Details

Advance CV Submission: Interested candidates must send their CV in advance via email to Prof. Hui Tag at huitag2008rgu@gmail.com.

Email Subject Line: Ensure the email subject is specified as "Application for JRF/Project Assistant (PA)/Office Assistant in the Dept. of Botany, RGU, AP".

Submission Deadline: On or before 25 April 2026.

Walk-In-Interview Date & Time: 29 April 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Venue: Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh-791112, District Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh.

(Note: Candidates must bring all original and self-attested photocopies of their mark sheets, degree certificates, and community/tribe certificates (if applicable) on the day of the walk-in-interview.)