Cotton University has released an official notification (Advt. No. Recruitment/CU/2026/05) for the recruitment of Project Assistant posts in the Department of Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences.

The recruitment is under a Northeast Frontier Railway-funded research project titled “Understanding and Exploring Preventive and Mitigative Measures of Human-Macaque Conflict in NF Railway Nambari Colony, Maligaon, Guwahati”.

A total of 02 temporary Project Assistant positions are available for recently passed MSc candidates. Selected candidates will receive ₹20,000 per month.

CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Particulars	Details
University Name	Cotton University
Department	Environmental Biology & Wildlife Sciences
Post Name	Project Assistant
Total Vacancies	02 Posts
Project Type	Research Project
Funding Agency	Northeast Frontier Railway
Application Mode	Email
Salary	₹20,000 per month
Job Location	Guwahati, Assam
Last Date	Within 7 days of advertisement

CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

• Age limit is not mentioned in the official notification.
• Candidates must fulfill eligibility conditions.

CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	07 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	Within 7 Days from Advertisement Date

CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

• No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
• Candidates can apply free of cost.

CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility

Essential Qualification

Candidates must have:

• Recently cleared MSc in Environmental, Wildlife, or Allied Sciences

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• NET / SLET / GATE qualification
• Other academic achievements
• Research-related certifications

CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Project Assistant	02
Total	02 Posts

CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Salary Details

Post Name	Salary
Project Assistant	₹20,000 per month

Duration

• Total project duration: 6 Months
• From May 2026 to October 2026

CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – How To Apply

• Prepare updated CV
• Scan educational certificates and mark sheets
• Scan MSc mark sheet
• Attach NET/SLET/GATE certificate (if available)
• Attach academic achievement certificates (if available)
• Merge all documents into one single PDF file
• Email the complete PDF file to:

📧 narayan.sharma@cottonuniversity.ac.in

⚠ Submit within 7 days from advertisement publication on the university website.

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CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– Selection Process

• Selection process includes:
• Merit-based Shortlisting
• Interview (Offline Mode)
• Document Verification
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email. No TA/DA will be provided for interview.

CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

• Submit documents in one single PDF file only
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Interview will be conducted offline
• No TA/DA will be paid
• University reserves the right to relax qualification or experience

CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– Project Details

The project focuses on human-macaque conflict management in NF Railway Nambari Colony, Maligaon, Guwahati under Northeast Frontier Railway funding. The selected candidates will assist in field and research activities.

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CU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026– FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Cotton University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the application is within 7 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on the official website of Cotton University. Candidates should apply as early as possible to avoid missing the deadline.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in Cotton University Recruitment 2026?

A total of 02 temporary Project Assistant positions have been announced under the research project in the Department of Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for Project Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have recently completed MSc in:

• Environmental Science
• Wildlife Science
• Allied Sciences

Only eligible postgraduate candidates can apply.

Q4. What is the salary for Cotton University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Selected candidates will receive a student assistantship of ₹20,000 per month as per the university guidelines.

Q5. What is the duration of the project?

The project duration is 6 months, from May 2026 to October 2026. The appointment is purely temporary and project-based.

Q6. What is the application mode for Cotton University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026?

The application mode is Email only. Candidates need to send their application and documents to the official project email ID.

Q7. What is the official email ID to apply?

Candidates must send their application to:
📧 narayan.sharma@cottonuniversity.ac.in

Q8. What documents are required while applying?

Candidates need:

• Updated CV
• Mark sheets and certificates from 10th to Graduation
• MSc Mark Sheet
• NET/SLET/GATE certificate (if available)
• Academic achievement certificates (if available)

Q9. In what format should documents be sent?

All documents must be merged and sent as one single PDF file along with the email application. Separate files may not be accepted.

Q10. What is the selection process for Cotton University Recruitment 2026?

Selection will be based on:

1. Merit-based shortlisting
2. Interview (Offline mode)
3. Document Verification

Q11. Will the interview be conducted online or offline?

The interview will be conducted in offline mode. Shortlisted candidates will receive interview details via email.

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

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

Q13. Is NET/SLET/GATE mandatory for this recruitment?

No, it is not mandatory, but having NET/SLET/GATE qualification or other competitive exam certificates will be an added advantage.

Q14. What is the research project about?

The project focuses on understanding and exploring preventive and mitigative measures of Human-Macaque conflict in the NF Railway Nambari Colony, Maligaon, Guwahati.

Q15. Can the university relax qualifications or experience requirements?

Yes. Cotton University reserves the right to relax essential qualifications, experience, or other requirements in deserving cases.