BHU Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Assistant (JRA)

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, is inviting applications for a Junior Research Assistant (JRA) position in the Department of Botany, MMV. This project, funded by CSTUP, focuses on developing sustainable agricultural solutions using cyanobacterial-microalgal consortia.

Position Details

Post Name: Junior Research Assistant (JRA)
Project Title: Development of Indigenous Cyanobacterial-Microalgal Consortia for Sustainable Rice Growth.
Funding Agency: Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CSTUP).
Lab/Department: Cyanobacterial Lab, Department of Botany, MMV, BHU.
Duration: 3 Years (Co-terminus with the project).

Eligibility & Compensation

Feature	Requirement / Detail
Essential Qualification	Master’s Degree in Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioscience, Biochemistry, or Environmental Sciences with 1st Division in both Graduation and Post-Graduation.
Desirable Skills	Experience in Microbiology, Algal Biology, or Rice plant research. Valid NET/GATE scores are preferred.
Monthly Fellowship	Rs. 25,000 (Years 1 & 2 as JRA); Rs. 28,000 (Year 3 as SRA).
Age Limit	Max 28 years (as of 01.04.2025). Relaxations apply per GoI rules.
Residency	Preference may be given to residents of Uttar Pradesh.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply through both offline and online modes:

Offline: Send the completed application (Annexure-1) with self-attested documents to:Dr. Neelam Atri, ProfessorDepartment of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi-221005, Uttar Pradesh.
Online: Send a soft copy of the application and documents as a single PDF to neelam1409@bhu.ac.in.
Subject Line: “Application for the post of JRA for the CSTUP project.”
Deadline: Applications must reach within 21 days of advertisement (by 27th April 2026).

Important Notes

Selection: Shortlisting will be based on merit; only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for the interview.
Interview: Physical interview is preferred, though online mode may be considered with valid justification.
No TA/DA: No travel allowance will be provided for attending the interview.