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IISER Mohali Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 01 JRF Posts

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Total Vacancies
1 Post
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Selection / Apply Mode
Offline (Post)
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Closing Date
09 February 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER Mohali) 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. IndianInstituteofScienceEducationandResearchIISERMohali/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (1 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online / Offline 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 09 February 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER Mohali) Regional Headquarters, Mohali, Punjab, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Refer Official Notification 🌐 Authority Official Website web.iisermohali.ac.in ↗
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IISER Mohali Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 01 JRF Posts

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a Department of Biotechnology (DBT) funded project at IISER Mohali. This research opportunity focuses on biomanufacturing feasibility and metabolic profiling of microbial pathways.

Candidates meeting the essential qualifications and having qualified CSIR/UGC NET or GATE are encouraged to apply via email before the deadline.

OrganizationIISER Mohali
Post NameJunior Research Fellow (JRF)
Total Vacancies01
SalaryINR 37,000 + HRA
Last Date09 February 2026
Official WebsiteClick Here

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsSalaryProject Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)01INR 37,000 + HRABiomanufacturing Feasibility of Underutilized Microbial CO2 Fixation Pathways and Non-model Strains

Eligibility for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

  • Essential Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Biotechnology or Microbiology with a good academic track record as per DBT manpower recruitment guidelines. Candidates with a Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Bioscience & Bioengineering OR Chemical Engineering will also be considered.
  • Experience/Exam: Applicants must have qualified for one of the following: CSIR/UGC National Eligibility Test, GATE, or equivalent national-level exams.
  • Desirable: Prior research experience/hands-on training with anaerobic microbiology, pure microbial cultures handling, and analytical techniques such as HPLC/LC-MS, GC (gaseous analysis), and GC-MS.

FAQs

Q1: How to apply for IISER Mohali JRF Recruitment?
A: Candidates must email their CV and supporting documents to sunil@@iisermohali.ac.in with the subject line "Application for JRF Position" by 9th February 2026.

Q2: What is the age limit for this post?
A: As per project rules and DBT guidelines (typically up to 28 years for JRF, though age relaxation may apply).

Q3: Is GATE/NET mandatory?
A: Yes, candidates must have qualified CSIR/UGC NET, GATE, or equivalent national-level exams.

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