Project Associate Recruitment 2026 at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong

North-Eastern Hill University Recruitment 2026: Apply for Project Associate-I vacancy in the ECE Department at Shillong. Check B.Tech eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process and application details. Last date: 14 November 2026.

Date Posted: 12th November 2026

Organization: North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Shillong, Meghalaya.

Institution Profile:

North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) was established under the North-Eastern Hill University Act, 1973, passed by the Parliament of India. The university focuses on advancing knowledge through teaching and research while promoting the social, economic, intellectual and cultural development of the North-Eastern region.

Employment Type: Temporary/Contractual (Project-Based), initially up to 31st March 2027, renewable yearly and co-terminus with the project.

Job Details

North-Eastern Hill University invites applications from eligible candidates for the following position under a Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)-sponsored research project.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

– B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE).

Desirable Qualification:

• Experience in Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) design.

• Experience in System on Chip (SoC) design.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 35 years.

• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Salary Details

The selected candidate will receive a monthly fellowship based on the qualifying examination and availability of project funds.

Note: The fellowship amount is subject to the availability of project funds.

Selection Process

The selection process involves the following stages:

1. Screening of applications received through email.

2. Verification of educational qualifications and supporting certificates.

3. Technical interview for shortlisted candidates.

4. Final selection based on educational qualifications, relevant experience and interview performance.

Interview Details: Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email or phone using the communication details provided in their applications.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format through email to the Project Investigator before the closing date.

Application Procedure

1. Read the official recruitment notification carefully.

2. Check the educational qualification and age requirements.

3. Download and fill in the prescribed application form.

4. Enter all required academic and personal details.

5. Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph, duly self-attested.

6. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets.

7. Include GATE/UGC-NET details, experience certificates and other relevant documents, if applicable.

8. Send the completed application form and supporting documents to the email address provided below.

9. Submit the application on or before 14th November 2026.

10. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email or phone.

11. Bring original certificates and self-attested photocopies for verification during the selection process.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Duly filled prescribed application form.

• Recent passport-size colour photograph (self-attested).

• Self-attested educational qualification certificates.

• Academic mark sheets.

• GATE/UGC-NET qualification details, if applicable.

• Experience certificates, if any.

• Research publication details, if any.

• Date-of-birth proof.

• SC/ST category certificate, if applicable.

• Original educational certificates and supporting documents for verification.

Important Links

Organization Address

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,
North-Eastern Hill University,
Umshing Mawkynroh,
Shillong – 793022,
Meghalaya, India.