NIT Agartala is hiring 5 people for a research project on the folklore of Manipur and Tripura. The project is funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the government body that pays for research in India. The posts are 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF), 2 Project Associates and 2 Field Assistants, and knowing Manipuri or Kokborok counts for most of them. You apply by email, not on a portal, and the last date is 28.11.2026.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
MA, M.Tech or MSc (differs by post)
📌 Vacancies
5 (JRF 1, PA 2, FA 2)
💰 Salary
Rs 27,000 to 37,000 + HRA
🗓️ Last Date
28.11.2026 (11:59 PM IST)
✔ Checked against the official notification on 14.11.2026 · Official notice
The notice does not give a category-wise (UR, OBC, SC, ST) split of these 5 posts.
Eligibility Criteria
Post
Qualification
Essential / desirable
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
MA in English, Cultural Studies or Folklore, with NET/JRF (NET is the UGC National Eligibility Test, a national test for research and teaching jobs)
Essential: familiarity with Manipuri or Kokborok culture and language
Project Associate-I (Language)
MA in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or Computational Linguistics, with NET/JRF
Essential: familiarity with Manipuri and/or Kokborok, plus translation and transcription skills
Project Associate-I (Computer Science)
M.Tech or MSc in Computer Science, CSE, IT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Data Engineering or Data Science, with a valid GATE score (GATE is the national engineering entrance test)
Desirable: Python, machine learning, NLP, LLMs, OCR and speech-to-text, databases, GPU or cloud computing, Linux, Git. Multilingual language processing is an added advantage
Field Assistant (Manipuri 1, Kokborok 1)
MA in Anthropology, Tribal Studies, Cultural Studies, Folklore, Sociology or History
Essential: knowledge of the local languages and communities of Manipur (Manipuri) or Tripura (Kokborok), plus photography and videography skills
Criterion
Detail
Age limit
Maximum 30 years for JRF, Project Associate and Field Assistant. The notice names no cut-off date for counting age; the application form asks for your age as on 28.11.2026. Check your age eligibility →
Age relaxation
Given to OBC, SC, ST, women and PwD candidates as per Government of India norms. The notice does not state the number of years.
Language preference
Native speakers of Meiteilon (the Manipuri language) and/or Kokborok get preference
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and use 28.11.2026 as the date. Then compare your age with the 30-year limit for your post, and add your category relaxation.
An MA in Folklore who has cleared NET and speaks Kokborok. The JRF post asks for an MA in Folklore with NET/JRF and familiarity with Kokborok or Manipuri. ✅ Eligible for JRF.
An MSc in Data Science with a valid GATE score but no experience with LLMs. The post needs the degree and GATE. Python, LLMs and the rest are only listed as desirable. ✅ Eligible for Project Associate-I (Computer Science).
An MA in Linguistics with no NET/JRF. The Language post makes NET/JRF part of the eligibility. ❌ Not eligible until the person clears NET or JRF.
These are made-up examples that apply the rules in the table above. Age is not covered because the notice gives no age cut-off date.
Who Should Apply
This is a fixed-term research project job, not a regular government post. The notice calls the posts purely temporary, run under the rules of NIT Agartala’s Research and Consultancy Cell.
Language skill matters here. Three of the four post types ask for Manipuri or Kokborok, and native speakers of Meiteilon or Kokborok get preference.
The JRF and Project Associates get a chance to register for a PhD at NIT Agartala, which is useful if you want to build a research career.
Selection is by interview. The notice mentions no written test.
The interview is hybrid, so you can attend online or in person.
Who should skip this: anyone above 30 who does not get an age relaxation, anyone without NET/JRF (for the JRF and Language posts) or without a GATE score (for the Computer Science post), and anyone who wants a permanent job or travel costs paid. The notice says the engagement can be ended without a reason and that no TA/DA (travel allowance) is paid for the interview or for joining.
Send the filled form and documents by 28.11.2026, 11:59 PM IST
2. Shortlisting
The notice does not say how candidates will be shortlisted or how many will be called
3. Interview
Shortlisted candidates get the date, time and venue by email after 01.12.2026. The interview is hybrid, meaning you can join online or in person
4. Engagement letter
Selected candidates get an engagement letter by email
In short: the interview is the only selection stage the notice names. There is no written test, so your degree, test score and language skills decide whether you get called.
Salary and Benefits
Post
Pay and benefits
Junior Research Fellow
Rs 37,000 a month + HRA. The notice says the JRF can be upgraded to SRF (Senior Research Fellow) after 2 years as per ANRF norms
Project Associate-I (Language and Computer Science)
Rs 37,000 a month + HRA
Field Assistant
Rs 27,000 a month + HRA
Other benefit
JRF and Project Associates can register for a PhD at NIT Agartala
In plain terms, the JRF and Project Associates get a fixed Rs 37,000 a month and Field Assistants get Rs 27,000, each plus HRA (House Rent Allowance). The notice does not give the HRA rate, so the exact in-hand amount is not known.
How to Apply
Read the full notice and pick the post that matches your degree and test score. You are responsible for checking that you are eligible.
Fill in the application form that comes with the notice, and stick a recent passport-size photograph on it.
Attach signed copies of your educational certificates, your research publications and a statement of interest (a short note on why you suit the post, preferably one page).
Email everything to panrf.coe26@gmail.com on or before 28.11.2026, 11:59 PM IST. The notice says the application goes to Dr. Gyanabati Khuraijam, the Principal Investigator (the head of the project).
Watch your email. Shortlisted candidates are told the interview details after 01.12.2026.
Note: the notice names email as the only way to apply. It does not mention any online portal or postal address.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Filled application form
The form attached to the notice
Passport-size photograph
Recent photo, stuck on the form
Educational qualifications
Signed copies of your certificates and mark sheets
NET/JRF or GATE proof
As asked for your post (NET/JRF for JRF and Language, GATE for Computer Science)
Research publications
The notice asks for them. The form allows a separate list if there is no room
Statement of interest
Preferably not more than one page
Experience certificates
Attach them if you have any. Bring the originals when you join
The application form lists the posts as Research Associate, but the advertisement calls them Project Associate-I. Tick the post that matches the advertisement.
Send every item the notice asks for: form, photo, signed certificates, publications and statement of interest.
Do not wait for the last evening. The email must reach the address by 11:59 PM IST on 28.11.2026.
Check your eligibility before you apply. The notice says candidates must do this before they appear for the interview.
Remember there is no TA/DA, so plan for the cost of joining. Bring original documents and experience certificates when you join.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the NIT Agartala ANRF project posts? The last date is 28.11.2026, 11:59 PM IST, and the application must reach panrf.coe26@gmail.com by then.
How many posts are there? There are 5 posts: 1 JRF, 2 Project Associate-I (1 Language, 1 Computer Science) and 2 Field Assistants (1 Manipuri, 1 Kokborok).
How do I apply? You email the filled form with your photo, signed certificates, publications and a statement of interest to panrf.coe26@gmail.com.
What is the age limit? The maximum age is 30 years for all posts, with relaxation for OBC, SC, ST, women and PwD candidates as per Government of India norms. The notice does not give the number of years.
What is the salary? JRF and Project Associates get Rs 37,000 a month plus HRA, and Field Assistants get Rs 27,000 a month plus HRA.
Is there a written exam? The notice names no written exam. Shortlisted candidates are called for a hybrid interview, with details sent by email after 01.12.2026.
Is there an application fee? The notice does not mention any application fee.
How long will the jobs last? The JRF and Project Associate posts run for 5 years with the project (23.10.2026 to 22.10.2031), and the Field Assistant posts run for 3 years. All of them are temporary.
Update Log
Date
What changed
14.11.2026
Post published
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
