College of Community Science, Central Agricultural University has released an official notification for the recruitment of Research Associate and Field Investigator under an Indian Council of Social Science Research sponsored research project titled “Understanding Food Habits and Stunting among Meghalaya’s Tribal Communities”.

This recruitment is purely project-based for the period 2026 to 2028. Candidates from Social Science, Community Science, and Home Science backgrounds can attend the walk-in interview directly. A total of 02 vacancies have been announced. The selected candidates will receive salary up to ₹47,000 per month. The walk-in interview will be held on 19 May 2026 at Tura, Meghalaya.

CAU Tura Recruitment 2026 Walk-In – Over View

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	College of Community Science, Central Agricultural University
Sponsoring Agency	Indian Council of Social Science Research
Post Name	Research Associate / Field Investigator
Total Vacancies	02 Posts
Project Duration	2026–2028
Job Type	Temporary / Project Based
Salary	₹20,000 – ₹47,000
Application Mode	Walk-In Interview
Selection Process	Walk-In Interview
Job Location	Tura, Meghalaya
Interview Date	19 May 2026

CAU Tura Recruitment 2026 Walk-In – Age Limit

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	45 Years

Age will be counted on the date of interview.

CAU Tura Recruitment 2026 Walk-In – Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	29 April 2026
Walk-In Interview Date	19 May 2026
Interview Time	11:00 AM

CAU Tura Recruitment 2026 Walk-In – Application Fee

• No application fee required
• Candidates can attend walk-in interview free of cost

CAU Tura Recruitment 2026 Walk-In – Eligibility

Research Associate

Candidates must have:

• Postgraduate degree in Social Science / Community Science / Home Science
• Minimum 55% marks
• NET / M.Phil. / Ph.D qualification

Experience:

• At least 2 years of research experience

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Field Investigator

Candidates must have:

• Any graduate degree in Social Science / Community Science / Home Science
• Minimum 55% marks

Preference:

• Candidates having 4-year graduation programme will be preferred

CAU Tura Recruitment 2026 Walk-In – Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Salary
Research Associate	01	₹47,000
Field Investigator	01	₹20,000
Total	02 Posts

CAU Tura Recruitment 2026 Walk-In – How To Apply

• Prepare all original certificates
• Carry mark sheets and educational documents
• Carry experience certificates (if applicable)
• Bring two recent passport-size photographs
• Reach the interview venue before reporting time
• Attend the walk-in interview directly

Interview Venue:

College of Community Science, Central Agricultural University
Sangsanggre, Tura
Meghalaya – 794005

Interview Date:

19 May 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

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CAU Tura Recruitment 2026 Walk-In – Selection Process

• Selection will be based on:
• Walk-In Interview
• Candidates will be directly interviewed by the selection committee.
• Document Verification
• Candidates must bring original documents for verification.
• Final Selection
• Final selection depends on:
• Qualification
• Research experience
• Interview performance

CAU Tura Recruitment 2026 Walk-In – Important Instructions

• Bring original documents only
• Carry passport-size photographs
• Reach on time
• No TA/DA will be paid
• Age must be between 21 to 45 years
• Selection committee decision will be final

CAU Tura Recruitment 2026 Walk-In – Exam Pattern & Syllabus

• No written exam mentioned
• Selection through walk-in interview only

Possible interview topics:

• Food Habits Research
• Community Nutrition
• Social Science Research Methods
• Public Health
• Tribal Community Studies

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CAU Tura Recruitment 2026 Walk-In – FAQs

Q1. What posts are available in CAU Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment is for two project-based posts under an Indian Council of Social Science Research sponsored project:

• Research Associate
• Field Investigator

Q2. How many vacancies are available in CAU Recruitment 2026?

A total of 02 vacancies have been announced, including 01 Research Associate and 01 Field Investigator post.

Q3. What is the walk-in interview date for CAU Recruitment 2026?

The walk-in interview will be conducted on 19 May 2026 at 11:00 AM at the College of Community Science, CAU, Sangsanggre, Tura, Meghalaya.

Q4. What is the salary offered for Research Associate post?

Selected candidates for the Research Associate post will receive a fixed monthly remuneration of ₹47,000.

Q5. What is the salary for Field Investigator post?

The Field Investigator post carries a fixed monthly salary of ₹20,000.

Q6. What is the qualification required for Research Associate post?

Candidates must have a Postgraduate degree in Social Science / Community Science / Home Science with at least 55% marks, along with NET/M.Phil./Ph.D and minimum 2 years of research experience.

Q7. What is the qualification required for Field Investigator post?

Candidates must have a Graduate degree in Social Science / Community Science / Home Science with at least 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates with a 4-year graduation programme.

Q8. What is the age limit for CAU Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 21 years and 45 years at the time of interview.

Q9. Is there any application fee for CAU Recruitment 2026?

No, there is no application fee for attending the walk-in interview.

Q10. What documents are required for the walk-in interview?

Candidates must carry:

• Original educational certificates
• Mark sheets
• Experience certificates
• NET/M.Phil./Ph.D certificates (if applicable)
• Identity proof
• Two recent passport-size photographs

Q11. Is research experience mandatory for both posts?

No. Research experience is mandatory only for the Research Associate post. It is not mandatory for the Field Investigator post.

Q12. Will TA/DA be provided for attending the interview?

No, TA/DA will not be provided for attending the walk-in interview. Candidates must bear their own travel expenses.

Q13. What is the project duration under this recruitment?

The project will continue for the period 2026 to 2028 under the ICSSR sponsored research project.

Q14. What is the project title under which recruitment is being conducted?

The project title is “Understanding Food Habits and Stunting among Meghalaya’s Tribal Communities”.

Q15. Where is the interview venue located?

The walk-in interview venue is:
College of Community Science, Central Agricultural University, Sangsanggre, Tura, Meghalaya – 794005.