Tezpur University has released a recruitment advertisement for the engagement of 04 Field Assistants on a temporary basis under a DRDO-sponsored research project titled “Creation of Speech Corpora for Central Naga Languages for LID Task.” The recruitment will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview in blended mode.
Interested and eligible candidates can appear for the interview on 30 July 2026 at the Department of Linguistics and Language Technology, Tezpur University. Outstation candidates may be allowed to attend the interview online as a special case.
Important Dates
Last Date for Sending Advance CV and Application: 28 July 2026
Walk-in Interview Date: 30 July 2026
Interview Time: 10:00 AM
Name of Post: Field Assistant
No. of Posts: 04
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a B.A./B.Sc. degree in Linguistics, English, or allied subjects.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Candidates are expected to:
(i) Record speech data in the field, particularly in Nagaland.
(ii) Carry out IPA transcription of speech data whenever required.
(iii) Prepare basic grammatical and phonological structures of the target languages.
(iv) Candidates who are native speakers of the target languages and possess basic knowledge of Linguistics will be given preference.
Languages Covered Under the Project:
The project focuses on the creation of spontaneous speech corpora and lexical resources for the following Central Naga languages:
• Ao (Chungli)
• Angami
• Chokri
• Kheza
• Sangtam
• Pochuri
• Tikhir
• Yimkhiung
• Phom
• Chang
• Khiamniungan
The project aims to create speech corpora for spoken language recognition and compile commonly used lexical items along with their orthographic and semantic representations.
Salary: ₹20,000 per month
Duration of Engagement:
The appointment will initially be made for a period of one year or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The engagement may be extended further depending on:
(i) The performance of the selected candidate; and
(ii) The continuation of the research project.
Age Limit: The candidate must be below 35 years of age as on the date of the interview.
Tezpur University Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be made through a Walk-in Interview conducted by the Selection Committee/Interview Board.
The interview will be conducted in blended mode, meaning:
(i) Offline interview for eligible candidates appearing physically; and
(ii) Online interview may be permitted in special cases for outstation candidates.
Date, Time and Venue of Walk-in Interview:
Date: 30 July 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Department of Linguistics and Language Technology, Tezpur University, Tezpur, Napaam – 784028, Assam
Documents Required for the Interview:
Candidates appearing for the interview must bring the following documents:
(i) Duly filled application form in the prescribed format (Annexure-I).
(ii) Recent signed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
(iii) Original and self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates from Class 10 onwards.
(iv) Caste certificate, if applicable.
(v) Experience certificate, if any.
(vi) Other relevant testimonials and supporting documents.
(vii) Any other documents relevant to the candidature.
How to Apply for Tezpur University Recruitment 2026:
Interested candidates are required to fill out the prescribed application form provided as Annexure-I and appear before the Interview Board with the required documents on the date and time of the interview.
Application Form: Click Here
Candidates should also send an advance copy of their updated CV along with the duly filled prescribed application form to the Principal Investigator through email.
Email Addresses:
• amalesh@tezu.ernet.in
• amaleshtezu@gmail.com
The advance copy of the application and CV should be sent on or before 28 July 2026.
Candidates are required to appear for the interview on 30 July 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Important Instructions:
1. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
2. Candidates who are currently employed must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
3. Candidates pursuing a Ph.D. must submit a No Objection Certificate from their Ph.D. Supervisor.
4. Native speakers of the target languages with basic knowledge of Linguistics will be preferred.
5. Candidates appearing offline must bring original documents for verification.
6. Candidates appearing online must produce the original documents at the time of joining if selected.
7. The appointment will remain subject to the continuation of the research project and satisfactory performance.
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📍 Important Note
This job is for people from Assam and India.
If you are from, outside India please do not apply because they will not accept your application.
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