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RTV Hojai Project Associate Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 23, 2026
Project Associate-I

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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 25,000 - Rs. 31,000 + HRA
Age Limit
Max 35 Years (as on 30.09.2026)
Job Location
Assam23Hojai1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 22, 2026

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Starts

Sep 22, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 30, 2026

Application Window22 – 30 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date30 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Essential: M.Sc. in Zoology from a recognized university/institute.
Desirable: Knowledge of Computational Biology.
Other Requirements: Candidates currently employed or pursuing a Ph.D. must produce a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their employer or supervisor.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates shall not be more than 35 years of age as on the date of interview (30/09/2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Walk-in Interview

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Selection will be conducted via in-person document scrutiny and a Walk-in Interview before the selection committee on September 30, 2026, at Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya, Hojai, Assam.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Project Associate-I will work in the Department of Zoology at Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya, Hojai, Assam under Principal Investigator Dr. Valentina Teronpi on the DBT-funded research project 'Enhancing Breeding and Reproductive Success in Monopterus cuchia' (mud eel). The role combines laboratory work, field sample collection, fish reproductive biology experiments, and data analysis using computational biology tools in an academic research setting.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is strictly for a period of One Year, which may be extended further depending upon satisfactory performance of the incumbent and co-terminus with the duration of the DBT research project.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a project-bound research position, there is no direct promotion into permanent university faculty cadres. However, project research credentials, publications, and laboratory experience significantly strengthen applications for Ph.D. registrations, CSIR/DBT fellowships, and future academic appointments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Candidates must report in person by 10:00 AM on September 30, 2026, at the Academic Registrar Office, Sir J C Bose Campus, RTV, Hojai.
  • No TA/DA will be provided by the university for attending the walk-in interview.
  • Candidates who are currently employed or registered for a Ph.D. must bring an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer or supervisor.
  • Candidates without CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or SLET qualification are eligible but receive an emolument of Rs. 25,000/- + HRA instead of Rs. 31,000/- + HRA.

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 Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Rs. 31,000/- + HRA per month for CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/SLET qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- + HRA per month for non-NET/GATE/SLET candidates.

Consolidated fellowship under DBT guidelines: Rs. 31,000/- + HRA per month for CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/SLET qualified candidates; Rs. 25,000/- + HRA per month for non-NET/GATE/SLET candidates.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. Interested eligible candidates must appear in person for the Walk-in Interview on 30/09/2026 at 10:00 AM onwards.
  2. Venue: Academic Registrar Office, Sir J C Bose Campus, Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya (RTV), Hojai, Assam - 782435.
  3. Bring a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with photocopies of all educational certificates, mark sheets, and research testimonials.
  4. Carry all original documents for verification at the time of interview.
  5. Candidates currently employed or enrolled in Ph.D. must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their employer or supervisor.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

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

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The walk-in interview will be held on September 30, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at the Academic Registrar Office, Sir J C Bose Campus, Rabindranath Thakur Vishwavidyalaya (RTV), Hojai, Assam - 782435.

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