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RGU Arunachal Pradesh Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for Research Associate III Post

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Aug. 29, 2026
Research Associate III
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
From ₹54K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 35 Years
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 24, 2026

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Starts

Aug 24, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 7, 2026

Application Window24 Aug – 7 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date7 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Essential Academic Qualifications: First Class Post Graduate Degree or Integrated Post Graduate Degree in Tribal Studies discipline from a recognized University/Institute.
National Eligibility: Must have qualified UGC NET in relevant subject (Tribal Studies) (Category II).
Desirable Experience: Experience in ethnographic field studies; candidates enrolled for Ph.D. in Tribal Studies will be preferred.
Project Scope & Tenure: Research project titled 'Ethnographic Profile of the Borderland Communities with Special Reference to Idu, Kaman, and Taraon Mishmis of Arunachal Pradesh: A Socio-Psychological and Cultural Study' funded by Life Sciences and Research Board (LSRB), DRDO, Ministry of Defence. Tenure is for 12 months, renewable based on performance and co-terminus with project.
Field Posting & Duties: Selected candidate will be posted in field locations across Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, and Anjaw districts of Arunachal Pradesh for fieldwork, data collection, audiovisual documentation, analysis, and report writing.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years as on the date of interview (07.09.2026). Standard Government of India relaxations applicable for reserved categories.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Registration & Document Verification of PG Degree & UGC-NET

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Walk-in Technical Interview before Selection Board

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Eligible candidates should report directly for the Walk-in-Interview on September 7, 2026 (Monday) at 10:30 AM at the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS), Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh. Candidates must bring all original academic certificates, UGC-NET certificate, Ph.D. enrollment proof, field study experience documents, and self-attested photocopies. No TA/DA is paid.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Academic Excellence in Post Graduate Degree in Tribal Studies & UGC NET
Ethnographic Fieldwork Experience in Borderland & Indigenous Communities
Specialized Knowledge of Idu, Kaman & Taraon Mishmi Communities of Arunachal Pradesh
Audiovisual Documentation, Qualitative Data Analysis & Scientific Report Writing

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), located on Rono Hills in Doimukh near Itanagar, is the premier Central University of Arunachal Pradesh. The Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS) is an internationally recognized interdisciplinary center devoted to documentation, research, and preservation of tribal heritage, oral traditions, and customary laws of indigenous Himalayan communities. Under this high-priority research initiative funded by the Life Sciences and Research Board (LSRB), DRDO, the Research Associate will conduct immersive ethnographic fieldwork among the borderland Mishmi communities—specifically the Idu, Kaman (Miju), and Taraon (Digaru) Mishmis. Working closely with Principal Investigator Prof. S. Simon John and Co-PI Dr. Tarun Mene, the researcher will be deployed to remote frontier districts (Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, and Anjaw) to document kinship systems, socio-psychological coping mechanisms, border cultural adaptations, and ritual practices through field notes and audiovisual media.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual research appointment for 12 months, renewable based on satisfactory performance and project duration. The post is co-terminus with the DRDO LSRB project. Base posting involves extensive field presence in Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, and Anjaw districts, alongside academic reporting at AITS RGU, Rono Hills, Doimukh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project research appointments do not lead to permanent absorption within Rajiv Gandhi University or DRDO. However, completing high-impact borderland anthropological documentation under DRDO sponsorship provides unmatched credentials for securing faculty positions in tribal studies / anthropology departments or senior research roles in ICSSR and Anthropological Survey of India.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Rigorous Borderland Field Deployment: The selected Research Associate will be stationed directly in rugged frontier field areas (Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, and Anjaw); candidates must be physically fit and mentally prepared for strenuous field conditions.
  • Mandatory UGC NET Requirement: Applicants must hold a valid UGC NET qualification in Tribal Studies (Category II) alongside a First Class Master's degree in Tribal Studies.
  • On-Spot Verification of Testimonials: Candidates attending the walk-in interview must bring all original academic certificates, mark sheets, NET certificate, Ph.D. registration proof, and field publications.
  • Walk-in Reporting Schedule: Registration and interview commence promptly at 10:30 AM on September 7, 2026, at the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS), RGU, Rono Hills, Doimukh.
  • No TA/DA Admissible: No travel or daily allowances are provided by RGU or DRDO for attending the walk-in interview.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of ₹54,000/- per month plus 9% HRA as per Central Government norms.

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹54,000/- plus 9% HRA as per Government of India rules (Total: ₹58,860/- per month).

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Application Procedure

Eligible Indian Citizens are invited for a Walk-in-Interview for the Research Associate - III post. The interview is scheduled for 7th September, 2026 (Monday) at 10:30 am. Candidates must report to the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS), Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, RGU, Arunachal Pradesh. Further instructions regarding required documents for the interview should be obtained from the official website or direct inquiry.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to attend the walk-in interview.

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The walk-in interview is scheduled for September 7, 2026 (Monday) at 10:30 AM at the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS), Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh.

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