CUSB Research Associate I, Project Associate I Recruitment 2026: Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

Recruitment Overview

The Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), Gaya has released an official notification for the recruitment of 03 posts of Research Associate I and Project Associate I. This recruitment is for a specific project titled "Urban Biodiversity Studies including City Biodiversity Index Assessment," funded by the Bihar State Biodiversity Board (BSBB).

This is a great opportunity for candidates with a background in Life Sciences, Remote Sensing, GIS, and Field Biology. The positions are project-based with a fixed duration depending on project funding. Candidates must be willing to undertake fieldwork in Bihar.

Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment based on an Interview. There is no written examination involved.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

1. Research Associate - I

• Educational Qualification:
  • PhD/MD/MS/MDS in relevant field OR
  • Three (3) years of research/teaching/design & development experience after Master's degree in Life Science, Biotechnology, or any other Biological Science subject.
  • Must have at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal.
• Desirable Experience: Experience in biodiversity/molecular biology research, project management, and report writing.

2. Project Associate - I (GIS and Remote Sensing)

• Educational Qualification:
  • Master's degree in Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing, GIS, Hydrology or related fields with minimum 55% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA. OR
  • B.Tech/M.Tech in Remote Sensing with at least 55% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA.
• Desirable Experience: Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine), programming languages (Python), field research on birds/wetlands, and ecological data analysis using R.

3. Project Associate - I (Field Biologist)

• Educational Qualification:
  • Master's degree in Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or MVSc with minimum 55% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA. OR
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine with at least 55% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA.
• Desirable Experience: Field research (biodiversity/ecology), bird identification, wetland assessment, data collection, and report writing.

Age Limit

• Upper Age Limit: 35 years as on the date of the interview.
• Reference Date: The specific cut-off date will be declared in the interview call letter.
• Note: Age relaxation rules typically apply for SC/ST/OBC as per Government of India norms (specific details to be verified in the official PDF).

Selection Process

The recruitment is purely Interview-based. There is no written examination.

Stages of Selection:

1. Screening of Applications: Based on educational qualifications and experience.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview (likely online or in-person at CUSB Gaya).
3. Final Selection: Based on qualifications, experience, and performance in the interview.

Application Fee

The official notification text provided does not explicitly mention an application fee. Candidates should check the detailed PDF link below for any fee requirements (if applicable for specific categories).

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the official CUSB website. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of Central University of South Bihar: www.cusb.ac.in.
2. Navigate to the Recruitment/Career section.
3. Search for the notification regarding "Recruitment for Research Associate I / Project Associate I".
4. Register and fill out the online application form with accurate details of educational qualifications and experience.
5. Upload necessary documents (Certificates, Marksheets, ID Proof, Photo, Signature) as per the specified format.
6. Review all details carefully and submit the application form.
7. Last Date: Submit the form before 08-02-2026.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF (Click Here)
• CUSB Official Website (Click Here)
• Apply Online Link (Click Here)