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Presidency University JRF Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Post in DBT Project

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Total Vacancies
01 Post
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Salary / Remuneration
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Selection / Apply Mode
Online Portal
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Closing Date
28 January 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Presidency University 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. PresidencyUniversity/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count Junior Research Fellow (01 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 28 January 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Presidency University Regional Headquarters, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Postgraduate degree in Botany, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology or related fields, securing at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories) with CSIR/UGC/DBT National Eligibility Test (NET-LS). 🌐 Authority Official Website www.presiuniv.ac.in ↗

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Candidates must verify and arrange the following documents in chronological order prior to submitting their application:

✅ Bio-data / Proforma: Duly completed, signed application form (per notification format).
✅ Original Certificates: 10th / Matriculation (DOB proof), Essential Degrees & Marksheets.
✅ Self-Attested Photocopies: Two complete sets of photocopies of all relevant testimonials.
✅ Passport Photographs: 2 to 4 recent passport-size colour photographs (same as bio-data).
✅ Valid Photo ID Proof: Original Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card.
✅ Experience & NOC: Experience certificates and "No Objection Certificate" if currently employed.

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📝 Preliminary Screening Test Clause (Turnout Contingency)

In the event of a disproportionately high candidate turnout for the selection process, the competent committee reserves the discretionary right to conduct an objective preliminary written / screening test to shortlist candidates before calling them for personal interview.

🚆 Traveling Allowance / Dearness Allowance (TA/DA) Disclosure

No TA/DA will be paid or admissible to any candidate for attending the written examination / document verification. Candidates are required to make their own arrangements for travel, boarding, and lodging.

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Presidency University JRF Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Post in DBT Project

Applications are invited from highly motivated and eligible Indian citizens for the position of Junior Research Fellow in a Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India sponsored research project. The position is available at the Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata under the supervision of Dr. Malay Das and Dr. Avishek Banik.

OrganizationPostLast DateWebsite
Presidency University, KolkataJunior Research Fellow26/01/2026 (Email)www.presiuniv.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Project NamePost NameNo. of PostsSalary
Physiological and chemical characterization of potential climate resilient bioenergy grassesJunior Research Fellow1Rs. 46,990/- per month

Eligibility for Junior Research Fellow

  • Essential Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Botany, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology or related fields, securing at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories) with CSIR/UGC/DBT National Eligibility Test (NET-LS).
  • Desirable:
    • Previous research experience on Plants and preferably plant ligno-cellulose biology.
    • Evidence of good oral and written communication skills in English through presentation.
  • Job Description: The fellow will be actively involved in conducting wet laboratory experiments on biomass pretreatment, saccharification, fermentation, metagenome sequencing and related in silico work. Regular visit to fields for collection of plant and soil samples will also be required. The fellow will take part in publishing the scientific findings in reputed peer-reviewed international journals.

Important Links

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Apply Online (Email ID)[email protected] & [email protected]
Official Notification PDFClick Here
Official Websitewww.presiuniv.ac.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The application must be emailed before 26th January, 2026.

Q2: How to apply for the JRF post?
Ans: Candidates must email their CV, research statement, referee details, mark sheets, and ID proof in a single PDF to [email protected] and [email protected].

Q3: Is NET qualification mandatory?
Ans: Yes, CSIR/UGC/DBT NET-LS is required for the General category candidates.

Q4: When is the interview?
Ans: The interview is scheduled for 28th January, 2026, from 12:00 PM onwards at the Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata.

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