Contractual / Regular

RGU Doimukh Project Assistant Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹27,000/- Per Month + HRA (Consolidated)
Age Limit
18 to 50 Years (As per ANRF / GoI Norms)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 16, 2026

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Starts

Oct 16, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 29, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 29, 2026

Application Window16 – 29 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date29 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Science (B.Sc.) or a 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology from a recognized University or Institute.

Desirable Qualifications: M.Sc. (Horticulture) or Ph.D. (Horticulture) in Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, or Post-harvest technology; prior research experience in fruit crops; and familiarity with nanoparticle-based food packaging systems.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is up to 50 years as per standard ANRF/DST project manpower recruitment guidelines, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Verification & Attendance

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Walk-in Personal Interview

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Selection will be made on the basis of original document scrutiny (degrees, diplomas, mark sheets, and CV) followed by a Walk-in Personal Interview conducted by the Department of Horticulture Selection Committee on 29-10-2026 (Thursday) from 10:00 AM onwards at Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Credentials & Essential Qualifications (B.Sc. / Diploma in Engg)40 Marks
Desirable Specialization (M.Sc./Ph.D. in Horticulture, Post-Harvest, Nanomaterials)30 Marks
Research Aptitude, Technical Knowledge & Personal Interview30 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Project Assistant will work on the ANRF-funded research project 'Utilizing Fruit Waste for Sustainable Nanoparticle-Based Food Packaging in Arunachal Pradesh' under Dr. Thupten Tsomu in the Department of Horticulture at RGU. Responsibilities include collecting regional fruit waste biomass, synthesizing biogenic nanoparticles, preparing edible/biodegradable composite packaging films, testing shelf-life extension of perishable horticultural crops, and maintaining experimental lab records.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the Department of Horticulture, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh. Initial engagement is for 1 year, extendable until project completion based on satisfactory performance appraisal.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Purely temporary project appointment tied to ANRF funding. Does not confer any right to absorption or regular employment at Rajiv Gandhi University; however, it provides high-impact laboratory research experience and publication opportunities that facilitate Ph.D. admissions and R&D careers.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Candidates must report with original documents and a self-attested photocopy set at 10:00 AM on 29/10/2026; late arrivals will not be considered.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview or for joining the post.
  • The appointment is purely temporary and coterminous with the project funded by ANRF, Government of India.

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

  • Unreserved / Open1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹27,000/- plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible under ANRF, Government of India norms.

Consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹27,000/- plus HRA as per the guidelines of the funding agency (ANRF, Govt. of India). Initial appointment is for 1 year, extendable until project completion based on performance.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Rajiv Gandhi University website (https://rgu.ac.in) to download and review the official Walk-in Interview notice (No. RGU/PC/ANRF/TS-620/2025).
  2. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Biodata highlighting educational qualifications, research experience, and relevant skills in fruit crops or packaging.
  3. Gather all original degree certificates, mark sheets, diplomas, and experience certificates along with one complete set of self-attested photocopies.
  4. Appear in person for the Walk-in Interview at the Department of Horticulture, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh – 791112 on 29/10/2026 (Thursday) at 10:00 AM onwards. For inquiries, candidates may contact +91 7005218166.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

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

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview is scheduled for 29 October 2026 (Thursday) from 10:00 AM onwards at the Department of Horticulture, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh.

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