Darjeeling Hills University recruitment 2026 covers 5 posts for a research project, released on 3 November 2026 on dhu.edu.in. As per Advertisement No. DHU/ADV/2026/003 (reference DHU/ADV/2026/003-1), the university invites applications for Research Assistant and Research Intern posts. The online form opens on 4 November 2026. Printed applications must reach the University Office by 21 November 2026. The posts suit candidates who read Nepali and want archive work in the hills.
The project is Darjeeling Public Sphere: Assembling the Twentieth Century Archive. The 5 posts are 1 Research Assistant (Digitisation and Data Integrity), 3 Research Assistants (Metadata) and 1 Research Intern. A full post-wise breakdown follows below. Work is based at the project office in Darjeeling town, West Bengal. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Darjeeling Hills University notification No. DHU/ADV/2026/003 dated 3 November 2026. Last verified: 4 November 2026.
Darjeeling Hills University is recruiting 5 posts: 1 Research Assistant (Digitization and Data Integrity), 3 Research Assistant (Metadata) and 1 Research Intern. The last date to deliver applications at the University Office is 21 November 2026. Candidates fill the online Google Form, then send the printed form with documents by hand or registered post. Selection interviews are on 28 November 2026.
Quick Summary of DHU Research Assistant and Intern Posts
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Darjeeling Hills University |
| Notification No. | DHU/ADV/2026/003 |
| Posts | Research Assistant: up to 35 years, Research Intern up to 25 years, on the interview date |
| Total Vacancy | 5 |
| Salary | Research Assistant ₹37,000 per month, Research Intern ₹5,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Online Google Form, then printed form by hand or registered post |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree (Research Assistant) or Bachelor’s degree (Research Intern), 55% marks |
| Language Requirement | Nepali: intermediate for Research Assistant, basic for Research Intern |
| Age Limit | Research Assistant: up to 35 years, Research Intern: up to 25 years, on the interview date |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications, then Selection Interview |
| Place of Posting | Project office, Darjeeling town, West Bengal |
| Application Fee | No fee |
| Last Date | 21 November 2026 |
About the project and the university
Darjeeling Hills University is the first university in the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills region. It hosts research that builds public academic resources on the Eastern Himalayas. The university secured a research grant under the Modern Endangered Archives Programme of the University of California, Los Angeles.
The project will document, digitise and describe print and handwritten items from the Darjeeling hills made in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Descriptions will be in Nepali and English. Professor (Dr.) Tejimala Gurung Nag, Vice-Chancellor, is the Principal Investigator. Saurav Rai, OSD to the Vice-Chancellor, is the Co-Principal Investigator.
Local context for Darjeeling hills candidates
The Darjeeling Hills University recruitment suits candidates who already live in or near the hills. Daily work is at the project office in Darjeeling town. Research Assistants also visit the university campus at Mungpoo from time to time for university activities.
Field visits are part of the work. The notice names the Darjeeling and Dooars regions for travel, and trips to other Indian states are also possible. Candidates from Siliguri, Kalimpong and the Dooars should plan for a posting in Darjeeling town. The notice gives no additional allowances. For more local openings, see the latest North Bengal jobs.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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Important dates
The Darjeeling Hills University recruitment timeline is short. The online form opens on 4 November 2026. The printed application must reach the University Office on or before 21 November 2026. The university takes no responsibility for processing applications that arrive after this date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 3 November 2026 |
| Application opens | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date, receipt at University Office | 21 November 2026 |
| Screening result notified | 23 November 2026 |
| Selection Interviews | 28 November 2026 |
The project is likely to start between December 2026 and January 2027, as the notice says.
Darjeeling Hills University Recruitment 2026: Vacancy and Salary
The notice lists three posts. Salary is a consolidated monthly amount, and the university pays no additional allowances.
| Post | Posts | Salary | Joins | Initial term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant (Digitization and Data Integrity) | 1 | ₹37,000 | Month 1 | 5 months |
| Research Assistant (Metadata) | 3 | ₹37,000 | Month 3 | 6 months |
| Research Intern | 1 | ₹5,000 | Month 1 | 2 months |
| Total | 5 |
Engagement period
| Post | Extension | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Another 2 months based on work performance | Renewal on work performance | 20 months |
| Research Assistant (Metadata) | Renewal on work performance | 18 months |
| Research Intern | Another 2 months on work performance | 4 months, no further renewal |
Working days and travel
Research Assistants work five days a week, and Saturdays and Sundays are compulsory. The remaining days are set when the project starts and are the same for all Research Assistants. The Research Intern works four days a week, also including Saturdays and Sundays.
All posts are temporary. They carry no absorption or promotion. Engagement and salary depend on the continued funding of the grant body, and the university takes no liability if the project ends early.
Work of each post
- Research Assistant (Digitisation and Data Integrity): organises and digitises materials, checks the integrity of digitised data and proofreads metadata. The post also helps with website content, design and typesetting of public printed material, and safe packaging of archival items.
- Research Assistant (Metadata): builds Nepali and English metadata, translates metadata into Nepali and writes bilingual website content. The post also helps with design and typesetting, digitisation, and the organisation and transfer of archival documents.
- Research Intern: assists the Research Assistants with the digitisation workflow and the organisation of archival documents.
Eligibility for Research Assistant and Research Intern
Nepali language is compulsory for every post in this recruitment. The Research Assistant needs intermediate Nepali. The Research Intern needs basic Nepali.
| Post | Degree | Marks | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant (both posts) | Master’s degree | 55% | 35 years |
| Research Intern | Bachelor’s degree | 55% | 25 years |
Eligibility under the Darjeeling Hills University recruitment is set by post. The degree must be from an Indian university or an equivalent accredited foreign university. A grade on a point scale is accepted as the equivalent of 55%. Candidates from SC, ST, OBC and PwD categories get a 5% relaxation in marks. The university counts qualifying marks only, without grace marks.
The age is counted on the date of the Selection Interview, which is 28 November 2026. Candidates can check their age with the age calculator before applying.
Desirable for Research Assistant
- Research experience, or work experience in the field
- Advanced English
- Knowledge of modern history of the Darjeeling region
- Knowledge of Indian Nepali literature and literary movements
- Knowledge of digitisation and related tools such as Darktable, Adobe Lightroom, Rename Expert, checksum tools and spreadsheets
- Familiarity with Linux workflows and FOSS tools
- Experience in digital media production, mainly graphic design
- Willingness to work under heavy workload and tight deadlines
- Careful work in spreadsheets
Desirable for Research Intern
- Intermediate English
- Knowledge of modern history and literature of the Darjeeling region
- Knowledge of image-capture hardware and software
- Familiarity with Linux workflows and FOSS tools
- Familiarity with digital media production, mainly graphic design
- Willingness to work under heavy workload and tight deadlines
Candidates who apply for the research intern post should note the lower age limit of 25 years.
Selection process
Selection under the Darjeeling Hills University recruitment has two steps. The university screens all applications first. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview, because the university decides how many candidates to call.
- Online Google Form and receipt of the printed application bundle by 21 November 2026.
- Screening of applications.
- Notice to screened candidates on 23 November 2026.
- Selection Interview on 28 November 2026.
Candidates must bring original documents and publications to the interview. The university may postpone the interviews or not hold them.
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Application fee
The Darjeeling Hills University recruitment charges no application fee. Candidates should not pay any person or agent for these posts.
How to apply
Applications for the Darjeeling Hills University recruitment have two parts: the online form and the printed bundle.
- Fill out and submit the Google Form from the Important Links table below. The form opens on 4 November 2026.
- Check your email inbox. The university emails a copy of the submitted form.
- Print the form and attach the documents in the order listed below.
- Put the bundle in a large envelope and do not fold the papers. Write “Application for the post of Research Assistant” or “Application for the post of Research Intern” on the front.
- Deliver it by hand or send it by registered post to the address below. It must reach the university by 21 November 2026.
Office of the Registrar, Darjeeling Hills University, ITI Building, Bhasmay, Mungooo, District Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734313.
Documents to keep ready
For Research Assistant, in this order:
- Printout of the online application form
- Two passport-size photos
- Photocopy of government identity proof showing date of birth
- Photocopy of postgraduate degree certificate and marksheet
- Curriculum Vitae of not more than 2 pages
- Statement of Purpose of 500 to 800 words
- Academic writing sample of 5000 to 15000 words, with “Writing Sample” marked on the first page
- Research and work experience documents, if any
- Publications and portfolio, if any
- Any other documents
For Research Intern, in this order:
- Printout of the online application form
- Two passport-size photos
- Photocopy of government identity proof showing date of birth
- Photocopy of undergraduate degree certificate and marksheet
- Curriculum Vitae of not more than 2 pages
- Statement of Purpose of 500 to 800 words
- Research and work experience documents, if any
- Publications and portfolio, if any
- Any other documents
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification DHU/ADV/2026/003-1 | Download Darjeeling Hills University notification PDF |
| Application form | Fill out the online application Google Form |
| More jobs | Latest job updates across India |
Should you apply?
These posts suit postgraduate candidates in history, literature, Nepali, library or archive work, and graduates who want a first research placement. Candidates who read Nepali and English with ease have the clearest advantage.
The trade-offs are plain. Every post is temporary, with no absorption or promotion, and funding can shorten the term. Weekend work is compulsory. The Research Intern stipend is small, and the period is short. Only 5 posts are open, so competition is likely to be tight for the 4 Research Assistant and 1 Research Intern places.
The application also takes effort. Candidates must write a Statement of Purpose, and Research Assistant applicants must supply a long writing sample. Printed papers must reach Mungpoo on time. The Darjeeling Hills University recruitment rewards candidates who start early and send a clean bundle.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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FAQs
What is the last date for Darjeeling Hills University recruitment 2026?
The last date is 21 November 2026. The printed application and documents must reach the University Office by this date. The online form opens on 4 November 2026. Screened candidates are notified on 23 November 2026.
What is the salary of a Research Assistant at Darjeeling Hills University?
The Research Assistant salary is ₹37,000 per month, paid as one consolidated amount. The university gives no additional allowances. The Research Intern receives ₹5,000 per month on the same terms.
What is the age limit for DHU Research Assistant and Research Intern posts?
The age limit is 35 years for Research Assistant and 25 years for Research Intern. Age is counted on the date of the Selection Interview, 28 November 2026.
Do these posts lead to a permanent job at Darjeeling Hills University?
No. The Darjeeling Hills University recruitment notice says the posts are purely temporary and carry no absorption or promotion. Research Assistants can be renewed for 18 or 20 months, depending on the post, and the Research Intern up to 4 months, if funding continues.
Written and verified by
Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.