Overview
Delhi University, South Campus, has announced recruitment for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position on a contractual basis co-terminus with a CSIR-funded project ending in September 2027. The post is in the Department of Microbiology, focused on investigating the functional role of Leishmania donovani SET21 protein. Candidates meeting eligibility criteria must apply by 4 November 2026 through offline submission.
Eligibility
- Postgraduate degree (MSc) in any branch of Life Sciences OR B.S. (4 years programme) / Integrated BS-MS / BPharma / MBBS / BE / BTech Biotechnology or equivalent in Life Sciences.
- Minimum 55% marks in the qualifying degree.
- NET or GATE qualification is mandatory.
- Experience in Microbiology laboratory work is preferred.
- Age limit: 28 years as of the application date, with relaxation of up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates.
Pay Scale
The position offers consolidated emoluments of Rs. 37,000 per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 4 November 2026 |
Application Fee
Not specified in the notification.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on an interview. There is no written examination stage mentioned in the notification.
How to Apply
- Prepare an application on plain paper including your bio-data with e-mail address.
- Attach self-attested copies of marksheets and relevant certificates supporting your qualifications.
- Send the completed application by post or hand delivery to: Prof. Swati Saha,
Department of Microbiology,
University of Delhi South Campus,
Benito Juarez Road,
New Delhi – 110021. - Ensure the application reaches the office by or before 4 November 2026.
The appointment is contractual and will terminate with the project ending in September 2027.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 1 |
| Total | 1 Posts |
Non-Teaching Pay Structure (7th CPC)
Standard 7th CPC pay matrix for non-teaching posts in Central Universities (reference)
| Post | Group | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar | Group A | Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 |
| Deputy Registrar | Group A | Level 12 | Rs.78,800 |
| Assistant Registrar | Group A | Level 10 | Rs.56,100 |
| Section Officer | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Private Secretary | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Assistant | Group B | Level 6 | Rs.35,400 |
| UDC | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| Stenographer | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| LDC | Group C | Level 2 | Rs.19,900 |
| MTS | Group C | Level 1 | Rs.18,000 |
Age Relaxation and Reservation Policy
Standard reservation and age relaxation rules for Central Government posts (reference)
| Category | Reservation | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Open Merit | None |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% | 3 years |
| SC | 15% | 5 years |
| ST | 7.5% | 5 years |
| EWS | 10% | As per rules |
| PwD (UR) | 5% horizontal | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 5% horizontal | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 5% horizontal | 15 years |
