Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment at Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 - ₹42,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.Sc. or M.Tech in Plant Sciences, Botany, Biotechnology, or Life Science with 55% marks and NET/GATE qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible; however, candidates with experience in relevant research work will be given preference.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya is recruiting for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position to work on an ANRF-funded project investigating salt tolerance in rice. The selected candidate will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA for the first two years, increasing to ₹42,000 in the third year. Applicants must hold an M.Sc. or M.Tech in Plant Sciences, Botany, or Biotechnology with at least 55% marks and a valid NET/GATE qualification. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to conduct high-level molecular biology research while being encouraged to pursue a Ph.D. at a Central University.
- The position is purely temporary and sanctioned for a total duration of three years co-terminus with the project.
- Candidates must have qualified a national level exam such as NET, GATE, or those conducted by DST, DBT, DRDO, ICAR, or ICMR.
- The upper age limit is 28 years, with a 5-year relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PH, and female candidates.
- Applications must be submitted in both hard copy via post and soft copy via email within 15 days of the advertisement.
- Selection will be based on an interview which may be conducted in either online or offline mode for shortlisted candidates.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend: ₹37,000/- pm + HRA for first two years and ₹42,000/- pm + HRA for third year as per ANRF rules.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on academic merit and NET/GATE qualification Interview (Online or Offline mode) Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH and female candidates.
How to Apply
- Prepare an application on plain paper with a detailed CV.
- Attach self-attested copies of all relevant educational and qualification documents.
- Send the hard copy to Dr. Soni Chowrasia, Department of Botany, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar-470003 (M.P.).
- Email a soft copy of the application to ap_sonic@dhsgsu.edu.in.
- Use the subject line: Application for the Post of JRF under ANRF Project.
- Ensure both submissions are completed by the deadline of 04 August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The stipend is ₹37,000 per month plus HRA for the first two years, and ₹42,000 per month plus HRA for the third year.
Candidates need an M.Sc. or M.Tech in Plant Sciences, Botany, Biotechnology, or Life Science with 55% marks and a valid NET/GATE score.
The maximum age limit is 28 years, though relaxations of up to 5 years apply for reserved categories and female candidates.
