The Department of Physics, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), a Central University at Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand, invites applications for the post of Project Assistant. This position is part of the UCOST-sponsored research project titled “From Particles to Precipitation: How Do Aerosols Shape Weather Patterns in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal Himalaya”.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold an M.Sc. degree in Physics with a minimum of 60% marks. Mere possession of the qualification does not guarantee shortlisting. Candidates currently employed must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer. The official notification should be referred for further details on eligibility criteria.
Pay Scale
The selected candidate will receive a fixed remuneration of Rs. 15,000 per month. The appointment is purely temporary, lasting for a period of two years aligned with the project duration.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply by email | 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Interview (tentative, online mode) | 2nd week of November 2026 |
Application Fee
The official notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment.
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, which is tentatively scheduled for the second week of November 2026 to be held online. No travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided for attending the interview.
How to Apply
- Download and fill the application proforma attached to the official advertisement. The form requires personal details, educational qualifications (from High School to M.Sc.), M.Sc. thesis title, publications, contact details, and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Prepare a detailed Biodata/CV including contact information, date of birth, academic qualifications, research experience, and publication details.
- Prepare three PDF files named as follows:
Your Name_Application_form.pdf, Your Name_CV.pdf, and Your Name_Certificates.pdf. The certificates file should include scanned mark sheets, degree certificates, experience certificates, and valid identity proof compressed into a single archive (zip/rar format). - Send the application form, CV, and certificates by email to Dr. Alok Sagar Gautam at alokgautamphysics@gmail.com and alokgautam.physics@gmail.com.
- Use the email subject line: “Application for the Post of Project Assistant under UCOST Funded Project”.
- Ensure the application email arrives no later than 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Candidates who are currently employed must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer along with the application.
An application may be cancelled if any information provided is found to be false or if the candidate is found ineligible at any stage.
For clarifications, applicants may contact Dr. Alok Sagar Gautam, Principal Investigator, Department of Physics, HNBGU, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Mobile: +91 9997138763.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Assistant | 1 |
| Total | 1 post |
