Tezpur University, a Central University established by an Act of Parliament, has announced a Walk-in Interview for the selection of 02 Project Associates and 04 Field Assistants on a temporary basis for a DRDO-sponsored research project titled “Creation of speech corpora for central Naga languages for LID task” under the Department of Linguistics and Language Technology. Interested and eligible candidates with MA/Ph.D. in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/Computational Linguistics can appear for the Walk-in Interview on 23 June 2026 at 10:00 AM at Tezpur University. The interview will be conducted in blended mode (offline and online for exceptional cases). Candidates can send an advance copy of their CV and application form via email to the Principal Investigator on or before 21 June 2026.

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Organization	Tezpur University (Central University)
Department	Linguistics and Language Technology
Funding Agency	DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
Project Title	Creation of speech corpora for central Naga languages for LID task
Recruitment Type	Temporary (Project-based)
Total Vacancies	06 Posts
Application Mode	Email (Advance) + Walk-in Interview
Job Location	Tezpur University, Assam (Fieldwork in Nagaland)
Category	Central University / Research Job
Walk-in Interview Date	23 June 2026 (Wednesday)
Interview Time	10:00 AM
Last Date for Advance Email	21 June 2026
Official Website	www.tezu.ernet.in

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026– Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
All Candidates	Below 35 years
Relaxation	As per Government of India rules

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026– Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	As per notification
Last Date for Advance CV via Email	21 June 2026
Walk-in Interview Date	23 June 2026 (Wednesday)
Interview Time	10:00 AM

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026– Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	–

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026– Eligibility

1. Project Associate (02 Posts)

Parameter	Details
Essential Qualification	MA/Ph.D. in Linguistics / Applied Linguistics / Computational Linguistics and Allied subjects
Preference	Candidates with UGC NET will be preferred

2. Field Assistant (04 Posts)

Parameter	Details
Essential Qualification	MA in Linguistics / Applied Linguistics / Computational Linguistics and Allied subjects

Desirable Criteria (for both posts)

• Candidates are expected to carry out tasks of recording speech data in the Field (Nagaland)
• IPA transcriptions of speech data as and when required
• Create basic grammar and phonological structure of the target languages
• Native speakers of the target languages (Ao (Chungli), Angami, Chokri, Kheza, Sangtam, Pochuri, Tikhir, Yimkhiumg, Phom, Chang, Khiamniungan) are encouraged to apply
• Specialization in Acoustic Phonetics, Computational Linguistics, NLP, and Experimental Phonology is encouraged

Project Details

Project Title	Creation of speech corpora for central Naga languages for LID task
Project Objectives	Creation of spontaneous speech corpora for Ao (Chungli), Angami, Chokri, Kheza, Sangtam, Pochuri, Tikhir, Yimkhiumg, Phom, Chang, and Khiamniungan languages for spoken language recognition task, along with generation of lexical items (most commonly used) with their orthographic and semantic representations
Principal Investigator (PI)	Dr. Amalesh Gope, Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics and Language Technology

Duration of Appointment

Post	Initial Duration	Extension
Project Associate	1 year (or until further order, whichever is earlier)	May be extended for another 3 months based on performance, co-terminus with project
Field Assistant	6 months (or until further order, whichever is earlier)	May be extended based on performance, co-terminus with project

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026– Vacancy Details

Sl. No.	Post Name	No. of Posts	Remuneration (per month)
1	Project Associate	02	₹30,000/- (consolidated, excluding 18% GST)
2	Field Assistant	04	₹20,000/- (consolidated, excluding 18% GST)
Total		06

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026– Target Languages (Naga Languages)

Sl. No.	Language
1	Ao (Chungli)
2	Angami
3	Chokri
4	Kheza
5	Sangtam
6	Pochuri
7	Tikhir
8	Yimkhiumg
9	Phom
10	Chang
11	Khiamniungan

Contact Information

Principal Investigator (PI)	Dr. Amalesh Gope
Email	amalesh@tezu.ernet.in / amaleshtezu@gmail.com
Department	Linguistics and Language Technology
University	Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam – 784028

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026– How To Apply

Step 1: Advance Email (Recommended)

1. Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-I) from the Tezpur University website or as per the advertisement.
2. Fill in the application form completely.
3. Send an advance copy of your CV along with the application form via email to the Principal Investigator:
   • amalesh@tezu.ernet.in
   • amaleshtezu@gmail.com
4. Last date for advance email: 21 June 2026

Step 2: Walk-in Interview

Candidates may appear before the Interview Board in offline or online (as a special case for outstanding candidates) with:

• Duly filled application form (Annexure-I)
• All original documents
• Self-attested photocopies of:
  • Mark sheets and certificates from 10th standard onwards
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Experience certificate (if any)
  • Any other testimonials
• Recent signed Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Venue (Offline): Department of Linguistics and Language Technology, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Naqam – 784028, Assam

Date & Time: 23 June 2026 at 10:00 AM

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026– Important Web-Links

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Tezpur University Recruitment 2026– Selection Process

1. Email Pre-registration (Advance CV) – Recommended (on or before 21 June 2026)
2. Walk-in Interview – 23 June 2026 at 10:00 AM
3. Document Verification – Original documents verified for offline candidates; for online candidates, verification at the time of joining
4. Interview – Blended mode (offline or online for exceptional cases)

No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

• The interview will be conducted in blended mode (offline or online for exceptional cases).
• Original documents will be verified by the Selection Committee for offline candidates.
• Candidates appearing online must produce all original and self-attested documents on the date of joining upon selection.
• No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.
• Those in employment or doing Ph.D. must submit No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned employer/Ph.D. Supervisor.
• Native speakers of the target languages (Ao, Angami, Chokri, Kheza, Sangtam, Pochuri, Tikhir, Yimkhiumg, Phom, Chang, Khiamniungan) are encouraged to apply.

Tezpur University Recruitment 2026– Documents Required

• Application form in prescribed format (Annexure-I)
• Signed updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (10th onwards)
• MA/Ph.D. degree certificate and mark sheets
• UGC NET certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Experience certificates (if any)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) – if currently employed or pursuing Ph.D.
• Recent passport size photograph
• Any other relevant testimonials

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Tezpur University Recruitment 2026– FAQs

Q1. What is the walk-in interview date for Tezpur University DRDO Project Recruitment 2026?
The walk-in interview is scheduled for 23 June 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Q2. How many vacancies are available?
06 vacancies – 02 Project Associates and 04 Field Assistants.

Q3. What is the educational qualification for Project Associate?
MA/Ph.D. in Linguistics / Applied Linguistics / Computational Linguistics and Allied subjects. UGC NET preferred.

Q4. What is the monthly remuneration for Project Associate?
₹30,000/- per month (consolidated, excluding 18% GST).

Q5. What is the monthly remuneration for Field Assistant?
₹20,000/- per month (consolidated, excluding 18% GST).

Q6. What is the age limit?
Below 35 years as on the date of interview (23 June 2026). Relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Q7. What is the duration of appointment for Field Assistant?
Initially 6 months, extendable based on performance, co-terminus with project.

Q8. Is there any application fee?
No. There is no application fee.

Q9. Do I need to send an advance copy of my CV?
It is recommended but not mandatory. Send advance CV and application form via email to the PI by 21 June 2026.

Q10. Will TA/DA be provided for the interview?
No. No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.

Q11. Is NOC required for employed candidates?
Yes. Those in employment or doing Ph.D. must submit NOC from the concerned employer/Ph.D. Supervisor.

Q12. What are the target languages for this project?
Ao (Chungli), Angami, Chokri, Kheza, Sangtam, Pochuri, Tikhir, Yimkhiumg, Phom, Chang, and Khiamniungan.