If you’re an engineering postgraduate looking for a short-term research opportunity, the Junior Project Officer Recruitment 2026 could be a great chance. The North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) has announced a walk-in interview for the post of Junior Project Officer under a government-funded research project.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with specialization in agricultural engineering, especially those interested in research related to ergonomics and farm safety.
About the role
This is a contractual, temporary position under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture and Allied Sectors (ESAAS) — a nationally significant initiative that studies how to make farm work safer and more efficient for rural workers across India.
NERIST is the coordinating centre for this project in the northeastern region, housed within its Department of Agricultural Engineering.
Key details at a glance
| Detail | Information |
| Position | Junior Project Officer |
| Monthly Pay | ₹50,000 consolidated |
| Vacancies | 1 post |
| Employment Type | Contractual / Temporary |
| Interview Date | 20 April 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Venue | HoD (AE) Office, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST |
| Contact (PI) | Dr. K. N. Dewangan — kndewangan2001@yahoo.co.in |
Eligibility criteria
There is one mandatory academic requirement:
- M.Tech in Farm Machinery and Power
How to apply — step by step
- Send your bio-data in advance to Dr. K. N. Dewangan, Principal Investigator, at kndewangan2001@yahoo.co.in
- Bring original documents and attested copies of all certificates to the venue on interview day.
- Carry a printed copy of this advertisement — it is required for crossing the Banderdewa Check Post, the entry point into Arunachal Pradesh.
- No separate interview call letter will be issued, and no travel allowance (TA/DA) will be reimbursed.
Tips for applicants
- Email your bio-data well in advance — do not wait until the interview date.
- Keep multiple attested copies of each document to avoid last-minute hassle.
- Candidates travelling from outside Arunachal Pradesh must carry a printed copy of this notice for the state border check post.
- Check the NERIST official website regularly for any updates or changes to the schedule.
- Plan your travel and accommodation in advance — Nirjuli is a small town near Itanagar and may have limited last-minute options.
Conclusion
This is a solid opportunity for agricultural engineering graduates to contribute to meaningful safety research in India’s northeast. The consolidated pay of ₹50,000 per month, combined with the prestige of working at a national research project under a Deemed University, makes it well worth applying. The direct walk-in format means less paperwork and a faster process — just prepare your documents and show up on time.