BITS Pilani Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

Recruitment Overview

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is a prestigious opportunity for candidates holding M.Sc/M.Tech/M.E degrees in Biotechnology or Molecular Biology to work on a funded research project. The position is project-based with a tenure of 3 years, extendable up to 5 years based on performance and funding. This is a Direct Recruitment based on academic merit and interview performance, not a competitive written examination.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Required Degree: M.Sc/M.Tech/M.E in Biotechnology or Molecular Biology.
• Merit Requirement: Candidates must be CSIR-NET (Category I/II/III) qualified or DST INSPIRE eligible.
• Desirable Experience: Previous lab experience in Plant Molecular Biology (wet lab), rice research, or Bioinformatic analysis of sequencing data (like NGS) is highly desirable.

2. Age Limit

The notification does not specify a strict age limit. However, candidates are advised to check standard JRF age norms (usually up to 28-30 years) and any relaxation for reserved categories as per Government of India/Institute rules.

3. Mandatory Requirements

• CSIR-NET or DST INSPIRE qualification is mandatory for the fellowship.
• Proficiency in lab techniques related to Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

Selection Process

Since this is a research fellowship position, there is no written exam. The selection is strictly based on the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on the candidate's CV, academic merit, and CSIR-NET/DST INSPIRE qualification.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Interview (likely online or in-person at BITS Pilani campus).
3. Final Selection: Based on interview performance and availability of funds.

Application Fee

Not mentioned in the notification. Candidates should refer to the official PDF for any specific fee requirements or email the department for clarification.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Read Notification: Download and carefully read the official notification PDF linked below.
2. Prepare Application: Draft your application including a complete bio-data with personal details, educational qualifications, and relevant experience.
3. Attach Documents: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, CSIR-NET/DST INSPIRE scorecard, and recent passport-size photographs).
4. Compose Email: Write an email clearly mentioning the "Post applied for: Junior Research Fellow" in the subject line.
5. Send Email: Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the official notification PDF.
6. Deadline: Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 25-02-2026.
7. Keep Proof: Keep a copy of the sent email for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 10 February 2026
• Application Submission Deadline: 25 February 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (Will be sent to shortlisted candidates via email).

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF (Click here)
• Official Website (Click here)