Manipur University, located in Canchipur, Imphal, has announced Junior Research Fellow recruitment for its Department of Psychology under the School of Human & Environmental Sciences. This Junior Research Fellow recruitment invites eligible candidates to attend a walk-in interview for two temporary positions under a DRDO-funded research project. Interested candidates holding a postgraduate degree in any Social Science discipline with NET/SLET/M.Phil/Ph.D. can appear for the walk-in interview scheduled on August 17, 2026. This is a great opportunity for social science postgraduates to gain hands-on research experience in a defence-funded academic project at a reputed central university in the North-East region.
Official Notification Reference file: MU/PSY/DRDO-DIPR/PROJECT/JRF/01
Date Posted: 14th August 2026
Hiring Organization Name: Manipur University
Organization Profile: Manipur University was established on 5th June 1980 under the Manipur University Act. 1980 (Manipur Act 8 of 1980), as a teaching-cum-affiliating University at Imphal with territorial jurisdiction over the whole of the state of Manipur and it was converted into a central university w.e.f. 13/10/2005. The Manipur University Act No 54 of 2005 received the assent of the President on 28/12/2005.
Job Title/Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Title: Cultural Value Orientations and Military Qualities: Mapping Regional Variations Among Adolescents and Young Adults across North-East Indian States.
Vacancy available in departments:
- Department of Psychology – 02 posts
Essential Qualifications: Post-graduation in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks and NET/SLET/M.Phil/Ph.D. Candidates who have appeared for their final postgraduation examinations and are awaiting results may also apply, subject to fulfilling the minimum qualification criteria at the time of joining.
Salary Details: Rs. 37,000/- (consolidated) + HRA per month
Job Location: Imphal, Manipur
Apply Mode: Walk-in Interview
Important Dates: Walk-in Interview Date – August 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards
Organization Website: manipuruniv.ac.in
How to Apply: Eligible candidates must attend the walk-in interview in person at the Department of Psychology, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal, on August 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards. Candidates should carry an updated CV/Bio-data along with one set of self-attested photocopies of all academic certificates, mark sheets, and proof of qualifications. Original documents must be produced at the time of interview for verification. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
Organization address:
Department of Psychology
School of Human & Environmental Sciences
Manipur University Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur, 795003
Official Notification for Reference: Manipur University- Job Opening Notification
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Manipur University jobs:
- Attend the interview at the venue on the scheduled date and time
- Carry an updated CV/Bio-data in original
- Bring one set of self-attested photocopies of all academic certificates and mark sheets
- Produce original documents at the time of interview for verification
- Note that the positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview
This walk-in opportunity at Manipur University is well-suited for social science graduates looking to build a research career in a DRDO-funded project. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are encouraged to attend the interview with all required documents on August 17, 2026, at the Department of Psychology, Canchipur, Imphal.
