Junior Research Fellow Recruitment at University of Delhi 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.Sc. in Botany or Biotechnology with minimum 55% marks and a valid CSIR-UGC NET/GATE qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers with required academic qualifications and NET/GATE are eligible; experience in Plant Taxonomy is desirable.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Department of Botany at the University of Delhi is recruiting for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a specialized NMHS project focused on Aroid Flora in the Eastern Himalaya. Candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Botany or Biotechnology with at least 55% marks and a valid NET or GATE qualification. This role offers competitive emoluments as per project guidelines and provides a unique opportunity to work on high-impact taxonomic and conservation research. It is an excellent career step for researchers interested in molecular systematic tools and plant taxonomy within a premier national university.
- The position is purely on a contractual basis for a duration of three years or until project completion.
- Applicants must submit their CV and self-attested documents to the Department of Botany within 21 days of the advertisement.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Plant Taxonomy or Molecular Systematic techniques.
- Selection will be conducted through a shortlisting process followed by a formal interview for eligible candidates.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview process at the University of Delhi.
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Additional Salary Information
Minimum emoluments of research staff as per project guidelines PC/RGU/BO/NMHS/HT/2025-2026/02 dated 05.01.2026.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on academic merit and desirable qualifications Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Relaxations for exceptionally qualified candidates are at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
How to Apply
- Prepare a detailed CV highlighting academic achievements and NET/GATE scores.
- Attach self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and supporting documents.
- Email the complete application to rkchoudhary@botany.du.ac.in.
- Alternatively, send the physical application to Prof. Ritesh Kumar Choudhary, Dept. of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007.
- Ensure the application reaches the department within 21 days from the advertisement date (by 28 June 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
The emoluments are provided as per the NMHS project guidelines (PC/RGU/BO/NMHS/HT/2025-2026/02) dated 05.01.2026.
Candidates need an M.Sc. in Botany or Biotechnology with 55% marks plus a valid CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualification.
You must send your CV and supporting documents to Prof. Ritesh Kumar Choudhary via email at rkchoudhary@botany.du.ac.in or by post.
