Research Fellow Position at Tocklai – MSc Chemistry Graduates Attend The Walk-In Interview
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Tea Research Association’s Tocklai Tea Research Institute in Jorhat, Assam, is inviting applications for one Research Fellow position under an NTRF-sponsored project on sustainable tea production. This temporary role offers an exciting opportunity for M.Sc. graduates in Soil Science or Chemistry to contribute to innovative agricultural research in Northeast India.
About The Institute:
Established in 1911 in Jorhat, Assam, Tocklai Tea Research Institute is the oldest and largest tea research station in the world. Operated by the Tea Research Association, it serves as the premier centre for scientific research on tea cultivation and processing. The institute focuses on improving tea quality, enhancing productivity, developing sustainable cultivation practices, and addressing challenges faced by the tea industry in India and abroad. With its dedicated team of scientists and state-of-the-art laboratories, Tocklai continues to play a vital role in advancing tea science and supporting the economic growth of the tea sector.
Position Available under NTRF-Sponsored Project:
The Tea Research Association’s Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Jorhat, Assam, invites eligible candidates to attend a walk-in interview for the post of Research Fellow (Temporary) under the project “Exploiting the Alternate Cost-Effective Potash Sources for Sustainable Tea Production in Northeast India” (Project Code: NTRF: 224/2024), sponsored by NTRF.
Position Details:
- Post Name: Research Fellow
- No. of Posts: 01 (One)
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years
- Essential Qualification: 1st Class M.Sc. in Soil Science or Chemistry
- Desirable Qualification & Experience: Research experience in the relevant field
- Monthly Fellowship: ₹20,000/- + 8% HRA
Job Responsibilities:
- Laboratory and field work
- Soil sample collection from tea gardens
- Monitoring of field experiments
- Sample collection and laboratory analysis
- Data generation, compilation, and report preparation
Project Duration: 1 year 10 months (purely temporary, co-terminus with the project).
General Instructions:
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The post is temporary and will not lead to permanent employment.
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Walk-in Interview Date & Time: 20th August 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Walk-in Interview Venue: Neem Them Hall, Tocklai Tea Research Institute, TRA, Jorhat (Candidates must report on or before 10:00 AM. Late arrivals will not be considered.)
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Candidates should bring a set of self-attested photocopies of qualifications, mark sheets, experience certificates, and proof of date of birth, along with the original documents for verification.
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No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
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The appointment will be subject to prevailing Institute rules, and the decision of the Selection Committee will be final.
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Selected candidates must join immediately or at short notice.
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The Director of the Tea Research Association reserves the right to accept or reject any candidature and to cancel the interview without assigning any reason.
LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
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