Junior Research Fellow Engagement 2026 at Manipur University – DRDO-Sponsored Major Research Project
Manipur University JRF Engagement 2026 under a DRDO-sponsored Psychology research project. Check project details, responsibilities, remuneration and acceptance deadline of 27 August 2026.
Post Date: 24 August 2026
Organization: Manipur University
Department: Department of Psychology
Job Title/Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Funding Agency: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Project Type: DRDO-Sponsored Major Research Project
Project Duration: 24 Months
Job Location: Imphal, Manipur
Project Title
“Cultural Value Orientations and Military Qualities: Mapping Regional Variations Among Adolescents and Young Adults across North-East Indian States”
Project Details
- Project No.: DFTM/07/3604/DIA-CoE, MZU/HCS-06/M
- Advertisement Reference: MU/PSY/DRDO-DIPR/PROJECT/JRF/01
- Advertisement Date: 11 August 2026
- Project Approval Date: 26 May 2026
Qualification
Candidates should fulfil the eligibility requirements prescribed for the JRF position under the DRDO-sponsored research project and applicable Manipur University norms.
Applicants should refer to the official project notification for the complete educational qualification and eligibility requirements.
Job Responsibilities
The selected JRF will be involved in:
- Literature review and research planning
- Data collection in Manipur and Nagaland
- Data entry and statistical/data analysis
- Preparation of research reports
- Participation in project meetings and discussions
- Coordination with the Project Director and Co-Director
- Other research activities required for successful completion of the project
Salary
As per applicable DRDO guidelines.
Appointment Conditions
- Engagement is for the DRDO-sponsored project.
- Project duration is 24 months.
- Appointment will be governed by Manipur University and DRDO rules.
- Research data, reports and intellectual property generated under the project will be subject to applicable institutional and funding-agency provisions.
- Selected candidates will be subject to periodic performance evaluation.
Apply / Acceptance Mode
The provided notice concerns engagement/selection and acceptance of candidates rather than a fresh open recruitment advertisement.
Important Date
Acceptance Deadline: 27 August 2026
Selected Candidates
The notice states that the Selection Committee recommended:
- Ms. Martina Moirangthem
- Ms. Kongkham Leishna Chanu
Wait-Listed Candidate: Mr. Yumnam Sandeep Singh
Reporting / Joining
Selected candidates are required to confirm acceptance and report to:
Dr. Gyanesh Kumar Tiwari
Co-Principal Investigator, DRDO-Funded Major Research Project
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
Manipur University, Imphal
Organization Address
Manipur University
Canchipur, Imphal
Manipur – 795003, India