🧬 BHU Recruitment 2026 – Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Banaras Hindu University has invited applications for 01 Junior Research Fellow (Project JRF) position under a DBT-sponsored research project.
📌 Job Details
- Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- No. of Posts: 01
- Project: Investigating the role of non-coding RNA CDIR-4 in immune evasion strategies in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas
- Project Duration: 3 Years
- Job Nature: Temporary, co-terminus with the project
- Location: Department of Zoology, BHU, Varanasi
- Emoluments: ₹37,000/month + 18% HRA
🎓 Eligibility
Essential Qualification:
- M.Sc. in Zoology / Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Biotechnology or related area
- Minimum 55% marks
- Must have qualified NET/GATE
🔬 Desirable Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge/experience in:
- Cell culture
- Animal experiments
- Molecular biology techniques
- RT-qPCR
- ChIP-qPCR
- Non-coding RNA
- Epigenetics
Relevant research experience will be an advantage.
🎂 Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Female / SC / ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC / PwD: 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per Government of India rules, all other things being equal.
📩 How to Apply
Candidates must download and complete the prescribed application form and send it only by email along with:
- Recent photograph
- Attested copies of marksheets
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates, if applicable
- Completed application proforma
Email: gauravpandey.bhu26@gmail.com
⚠️ Important: The email subject must be exactly:
“Application for Project JRF”
Applications without this subject line will be rejected.
🗓️ Last Date
09 September 2026
The application is to be submitted within 21 days of the advertisement on the BHU website.
💻 Selection Process
- Applications will be screened/shortlisted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
- Interview will be conducted online.
👨🔬 Principal Investigator / Contact
Dr. Gaurav Kumar Pandey
Department of Zoology
Banaras Hindu University
📧 gauravpandey.bhu26@gmail.com
⭐ Quick Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | JRF |
| Vacancy | 01 |
| Qualification | M.Sc. |
| Eligible Streams | Zoology / Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Related |
| Marks | 55% |
| NET/GATE | Mandatory |
| Salary | ₹37,000 + 18% HRA |
| Age | 28 Years |
| Project | DBT Sponsored |
| Interview | Online |
| Location | BHU, Varanasi |
| Last Date | 09-09-2026 |
Best suited for: M.Sc. Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Zoology candidates with NET/GATE qualification and an interest in cancer biology, molecular biology, non-coding RNA and epigenetics.
