Overview
Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Arunachal Pradesh, invites eligible candidates for the appointment of one temporary Project Assistant (PA) post under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) IRG-funded project titled “Utilizing Fruit Waste for Sustainable Nanoparticle-Based Food Packaging in Arunachal Pradesh”. The post is under the Principal Investigatorship of Dr. Thupten Tsomu, Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture, RGU.
Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology.
- Desirable: Candidates with M.Sc. (Hort.) or Ph.D. (Hort.) in Fruit Science or Vegetable Science or Post-harvest technology.
- Previous research experience in fruit crops.
- Familiarity with Nanoparticle-Based Food Packaging.
Pay Scale
Monthly fellowship of Rs. 27,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per funding agency rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-In Interview | 29 October 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM onwards |
Application Fee
No application fee mentioned.
Selection Process
Selection through a walk-in interview to be held at the Department of Horticulture, Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh.
How to Apply
- Attend the walk-in interview on 29 October 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Department of Horticulture, RGU, Doimukh.
- Bring original and self-attested copies of certificates, degrees, mark sheets, and other testimonials.
- Carry a CV/Biodata for submission.
- No TA/DA will be provided.
- For further details, contact on +91 7005218166.
The appointment is purely temporary, initially for one year, extendable based on performance until the completion of the project.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant | 1 |
| Total | 1 Posts |
Non-Teaching Pay Structure (7th CPC)
Standard 7th CPC pay matrix for non-teaching posts in Central Universities (reference)
| Post | Group | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar | Group A | Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 |
| Deputy Registrar | Group A | Level 12 | Rs.78,800 |
| Assistant Registrar | Group A | Level 10 | Rs.56,100 |
| Section Officer | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Private Secretary | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Assistant | Group B | Level 6 | Rs.35,400 |
| UDC | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| Stenographer | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| LDC | Group C | Level 2 | Rs.19,900 |
| MTS | Group C | Level 1 | Rs.18,000 |
Age Relaxation and Reservation Policy
Standard reservation and age relaxation rules for Central Government posts (reference)
| Category | Reservation | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Open Merit | None |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% | 3 years |
| SC | 15% | 5 years |
| ST | 7.5% | 5 years |
| EWS | 10% | As per rules |
| PwD (UR) | 5% horizontal | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 5% horizontal | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 5% horizontal | 15 years |
