RGIPT Invites Applications for Junior Research Assistant Position

The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) is seeking applications for the temporary position of Junior Research Assistant (JRA) for a project sponsored by the Council of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CST-UP). The project is focused on “Natural green solvents from agricultural waste of local farmers to develop foaming agent in carbon viscosification, EOR, and sequestration for NET‐ZERO vision of climate change and pollution.”

Position Details

Post: Junior Research Assistant (JRA)
Number of Positions: 1
Fellowship: A fixed amount of Rs. 28,000 per month.
Duration: The position is initially for 6 months but is extendable up to the 3-year duration of the project, based on satisfactory performance.
Eligibility: Only Indian citizens who are residents of Uttar Pradesh are eligible to apply.
Essential Qualifications:
- M.Sc. (Ag.), M.Sc., M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., or B.E./B.Tech. degree.
- Candidates must have a First Class in both their graduate and postgraduate examinations.
- The upper age limit is 28 years as of April 1, 2025.
Note: Knowledge of sequestration will be considered an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application on plain paper along with a detailed CV and scanned copies of all relevant documents, including:

Certificates
Grade/Mark sheets
Proof of residence in Uttar Pradesh

All documents should be compiled and sent via email to tsharma@rgipt.ac.in. The subject line of the email must be: “Application for Junior Research Assistant – CST-UP Project”.

The application must be received by September 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or phone for an interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.