Senior Project Associate Recruitment at Mizoram University, Aizawl

Mizoram University, Aizawl district, has released a notification for Senior Project Associate recruitment under a DBT sponsored research project. This opening falls under the Department of Horticulture, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, and is meant for candidates with a Master’s degree or PhD in Biological Sciences. The project focuses on developing a standardized process for producing safe and hygienic Mizo fermented mustard (Tam-um). Interested and eligible candidates can send their applications through email on or before the last date, which is 17th August, 2026. Read on for complete details about qualifications, stipend, and the application process.

Date Posted: 14th August 2026

Hiring Organization Name: Mizoram University

Organization Profile:

Mizoram University was established by an Act of Parliament (No. 8 of 2000) and became operational on 2nd July, 2001. Located on the outskirts of Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram, the university spreads over 978.1988 acres. Before becoming an independent institution, it functioned as the Mizoram Campus of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, and was led by a Pro-Vice Chancellor. At that time, the campus comprised seven postgraduate departments: Economics, Education, English, Forestry, Mizo, Psychology, and Public Administration. Over the last 22 years, Mizoram University has achieved significant growth in infrastructure, academic programs, manpower, and support services.

The university earned an ‘A’ grade accreditation from NAAC in 2014 and 2019 and further upgraded to A+ in 2025. It also obtained ISO Certification in 2018. Consistently recognized among India’s top institutions, Mizoram University secured positions within the top 100 universities from 2016 to 2023 as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by MHRD. In the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022, it secured the 1st rank in the North-East region of India. Additionally, it was ranked 1st among central universities in the North-East region by achieving the 13th position in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2023’s Top 20 Central Universities category. Its NIRF rankings were 76th in 2023 and 77th in 2024.

Job Title/Designation: Senior Project Associate

Vacancy available in departments:

• Department of Horticulture, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants – 1 Post

Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree (minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA) in a relevant branch of Biological Sciences along with 4 years of Post PG R&D experience, or a PhD in a relevant branch of Biological Sciences. If a suitable candidate is not found, the post may be filled at the Project Associate-II or Project Associate-I level, for which a Master’s degree with 2 years of Post PG R&D experience, or simply a Master’s degree, is required. M.Sc. qualified candidates, with or without experience, are also encouraged to apply.

Desirable: Candidates with published work or experience in the project area shall be given preference.

Experience: 4 years of Post PG R&D experience is required for the Senior Project Associate post, or a PhD in a relevant branch of Biological Sciences.

Age Limit: Upper age limit is 40 years.

Salary Details: Monthly stipend of Rs. 42,000 plus HRA (9%).

Job Location: Aizawl, Mizoram

Apply Mode: Email only

Important Dates: Last date for submission of application is 17th August, 2026.

Organization Website: mzu.edu.in

How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application, including a covering letter that mentions the name of the post applied for, along with detailed biodata, self-attested copies of all testimonials starting from class 10th onwards, and certificates of experience, training, conference, workshop attendance, and research publications (first page only, bearing the candidate’s name and affiliation, along with the abstract of the paper), if any. All documents should be combined into a single PDF file and sent by email before the last date of 17th August, 2026. Applications without a cover letter or proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, experience, training, conference, workshop details, and research publications will be rejected. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date and time of their online interview by email.

Email address to apply: [email protected]

Organization address:
Department of Horticulture, Aromatic & Medicinal Plants
Mizoram University Aizawl-796004 Mizoram, India

Official Notification for Reference: Mizoram University- Job Opening Notification

General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Mizoram University jobs:

• Send the application only through email; hard copies are not required
• Combine all documents into a single PDF file before sending
• Include a covering letter clearly mentioning the name of the post applied for
• Attach self-attested copies of all testimonials starting from class 10th onwards
• Attach certificates of experience, training, conference, and workshop participation, if applicable
• Attach research publications, showing only the first page with name, affiliation, and abstract
• Ensure proof of date of birth and educational qualifications are included, or the application will be rejected
• The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration up to 01.12.2028
• Selected candidates will not be considered employees of Mizoram University or DBT
• Selected candidates cannot take up any other employment during their engagement with the project

This is a good opportunity for candidates in Biological Sciences to gain research exposure in a DBT sponsored project at Mizoram University, Aizawl. Those meeting the eligibility criteria should prepare their documents carefully and apply through email before 17th August, 2026, to be considered for this position.