NERIWALM Recruitment 2026: The North Eastern Regional Institute of Water and Land Management (NERIWALM), Tezpur, is an institute under the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. It has released the NERIWALM Recruitment 2026 notifications for three contractual posts, with 8 vacancies in total.
Applications are invited for 4 posts of Professor of Practice, 2 posts of Project Assistant and 2 posts of Young Professional (Project). The Project Assistant and Young Professional posts fall under the project “A Study of the Dynamics and Characteristics of Water Bodies in Majuli Island for Sustainable Water Resources Management” and will be filled through a walk-in interview on 6th October 2026.
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NERIWALM Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
NERIWALM will engage candidates for three different posts. The post-wise details, along with the engagement category, are given in the tables below.
Professor of Practice
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Professor of Practice |
| Total Vacancies | 4 |
| Engagement Category | Contractual engagement for a fixed term |
Project Assistant
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Project Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Engagement Category | Project-based contractual engagement |
| Project | A Study of the Dynamics and Characteristics of Water Bodies in Majuli Island for Sustainable Water Resources Management |
Young Professional (Project)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Young Professional (Project) |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Engagement Category | Project-based contractual engagement |
| Project | A Study of the Dynamics and Characteristics of Water Bodies in Majuli Island for Sustainable Water Resources Management |
Pay Scale and Remuneration
The remuneration and travel entitlements differ for each post, as shown below.
| Post | Remuneration | TA/DA on Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Professor of Practice | Rs. 3,000/- per duty day, subject to a maximum of Rs. 51,000/- per month | Equivalent to Level-13 officers of NERIWALM |
| Project Assistant | Rs. 35,000/- per month | Equivalent to Level-5 officials of NERIWALM (7th CPC rates) |
| Young Professional (Project) | Rs. 50,000/- per month | Equivalent to Level-7 officials of NERIWALM (7th CPC rates) |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates must be citizens of India to apply for NERIWALM Recruitment 2026.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Professor of Practice | Should not exceed 64 years as on the last date for receipt of applications |
| Project Assistant | 21 to 30 years |
| Young Professional (Project) | 21 to 35 years |
Educational Qualification and Experience
Professor of Practice
- Essential: Retired Senior Engineer (Chief Engineer/ Additional Chief Engineer/ Superintending Engineer or equivalent at the time of retirement) who served in the State Governments of Assam/ Meghalaya/ Mizoram/ Tripura.
- Desirable: Experience of working in the state for irrigation development/ water resource management.
Project Assistant
- Essential: B.Tech/ BE in Agricultural/ Civil Engineering with in-depth knowledge of field surveying, measurement of physical and hydrological characteristics of water bodies, GPS-based location mapping and data recording.
- Desirable: M.E./ M.Tech in Water Resources Management/ Hydrology/ Water Resources Engineering/ Soil & Water Conservation Engineering/ Irrigation Engineering/ Geo informatics/ Earth Sciences.
- Desirable: Minimum 6 months of working experience in field survey and hydrological data collection.
- Desirable: Technical skills in Remote Sensing & GIS investigation, Water Resources Management, and Hydrological and Hydrodynamic modelling.
Young Professional (Project)
- Essential: M.E./ M.Tech in Water Resources Management/ Hydrology/ Water Resources Engineering/ Soil & Water Conservation Engineering/ Irrigation Engineering/ Geo informatics/ Earth Sciences, and equivalent with B.Tech/ BE in Agricultural/ Civil Engineering.
- Essential: Minimum 6 months of working experience in project handling, with technical skills in Remote Sensing & GIS investigation, Water Resources Management, and Hydrological and Hydrodynamic modelling.
- Desirable: GATE qualification.
- Desirable: Experience in Python, R, Java, climate data analysis, statistical data analysis, visualisation, report preparation and scientific publication.
- Desirable: Experience in field survey and hydrological data collection.
Selection Process
- For the Professor of Practice post, under NERIWALM Recruitment 2026 applications will be considered by a Selection Committee constituted by NERIWALM. Based on its recommendations, the Competent Authority of NERIWALM will decide the engagement.
- Candidates may be called for an interaction in physical or online mode, as decided by the Director, NERIWALM.
- For Project Assistant and Young Professional, candidates will be selected through a walk-in interview at NERIWALM, Tezpur. Original certificates must be produced in support of the eligibility criteria during the interview and at the time of joining.
- After selection, an offer letter will be issued indicating the terms and conditions of engagement. The selected candidates will have to submit an undertaking accepting these terms.
- No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending the interview or interaction.
Documents Required
- Application in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) with a recent passport-sized photograph, for Professor of Practice
- Copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO) or other documentary proof of retirement, such as retirement order, relieving order or superannuation certificate (may be enclosed)
- Copy of documents supporting the pay scale/ pay level and basic pay in the last post held (may be enclosed)
- Original educational qualifications, experience certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents, for Project Assistant and Young Professional
- One set of self-attested photocopies of each document, for Project Assistant and Young Professional
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Professor of Practice: Fill in the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) and send it to the Director, NERIWALM, Dolabari, Tezpur, District – Sonitpur, Assam – 784 027.
- Professor of Practice: The application must reach the institute within 45 days from the date of issue of the advertisement. Applications received after the stipulated date will not be considered.
- Project Assistant and Young Professional: Fill in your details in the Google Form shared on the NERIWALM website on or before 4th October 2026.
- Project Assistant and Young Professional: Appear for the walk-in interview at NERIWALM, Tezpur, on 6th October 2026 with all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies.
Application Fee
No application fee is required for posts under NERIWALM Recruitment 2026.
Key Dates
| Events | Important dates |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement (NERIWALM Recruitment 2026) | 21st September 2026 |
| Last Date to Fill Google Form (Project Assistant and Young Professional) | 4th October 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Date (Project Assistant and Young Professional) | 6th October 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Time for Young Professional | 10:00 AM onwards |
| Walk-in Interview Time for Project Assistant | 2:00 PM onwards |
| Walk-in Interview Venue | NERIWALM, Tezpur |
| Last Date for Professor of Practice Applications | Within 45 days from the date of issue of the advertisement |
Important Links
Note:
- Applicants for the Professor position at NERIWALM Recruitment 2026 must complete and submit Annexure 1 of the application form.
- The completed application must reach the institute within 45 days from the date the advertisement is published.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NERIWALM Recruitment 2026 about?
NERIWALM Recruitment 2026 is for the contractual engagement of 4 Professors of Practice, 2 Project Assistants and 2 Young Professionals (Project) at the institute in Tezpur, Assam.
When is the walk-in interview for Project Assistant and Young Professional?
The walk-in interview will be held on 6th October 2026 at NERIWALM, Tezpur. It will start at 10:00 AM for Young Professional and at 2:00 PM for Project Assistant.
What is the last date to fill the Google Form?
Candidates for Project Assistant and Young Professional must fill in their details in the Google Form on or before 4th October 2026.
What is the remuneration for these posts?
Professor of Practice will receive Rs. 3,000/- per duty day, up to a maximum of Rs. 51,000/- per month. Project Assistant will receive Rs. 35,000/- per month and Young Professional (Project) will receive Rs. 50,000/- per month.
How can retired engineers apply for Professor of Practice?
Eligible retired engineers must send the application in the prescribed Annexure-I format to the Director, NERIWALM, Dolabari, Tezpur, so that it reaches the institute within 45 days from the date of issue of the advertisement.
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