DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Pachhunga University College
(A CONSTITUENT COLLEGE OF MIZORAM UNIVERSITY)
AIZAWL - 796001: MIZORAM
Website: www.pucollege.edu.in
Adv. No. PUC (BIOT)/2023-24/DBT/PKS/03 Date: 23.10.2023
Advertisement for Junior Research Fellow and Field Assistant
Applications are invited for the appointment of filling of one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and
one Field Assistant (FA) position in a purely time-bound period in a research project funded by
the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India, and the detailsare as mentioned below:
Title of the Project Investigation of diazotrophic endophytes of rice landraces grown in different
districts of Mizoram (North East India) as a plant growth-promoting bacterium.
Selection Interview (Online/Off-line*/Blended Mode)
*No TA/DA Paid if called for an offline interview
Name of
Principal
Investigator
with email and
address
Dr.Prashant Kumar Singh
Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor-II
Department of Biotechnology,
Mizoram University (A Central
University),
Pacchunga University College campus,
Aizawl-796001, Mizoram, Bharat.
Mob: 09415960455/07005974409
email: prashantbotbhu@gmail.com
Name of the
funding agency:
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India
Name and number
of the postand
employment
type
1 (One) Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Full time
1 (One) Field Assistant (FA),
Full time
Salary+HRA JRF ₹37,000 + HRA as per Govt. rules
FA ₹18,000 + HRA as per Govt. rules
Duration of the
project
Three years; however, the tenure of the fellowship is initially for one year under
the project scheme. If the Candidate's work is found satisfactory, their tenure can
be extended further, which will be a co-terminus with the project tenure.
Essential and
desirable
qualifications
For Junior Research fellow
Essential qualifications
1. M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology/Microbiology/Plant Science/related
disciplines subjects with a minimum of 60% or more marks in Post
Graduate Examination.
2. At least one year of research experience in plant
microbiology/biotechnology, excluding dissertation work done during
Post Graduate Examination.
Desirable qualifications
3. NET-LS (CSIR/UGC/ASRB) and GATE (Life Sciences)
4. GATE (Life Science)
For Field Assistant
1. B.Sc. (Life Science-related subjects with a minimum of 60% or more
marks).
2. Fluency in Mizo and English/Hindi is mandatory.
Desirable qualifications
1. Knowledge of basic laboratory and computing (MS Office) works
2. Earlier experience in Green House miniatous and handling microbes
will be a plus.
Age Limit
1. Junior Research Fellow:
The upper Age Limit is 30 Years (relaxable for five years for
SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates). If they are found
eligible, EWS/OBC/SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules.
2. Filed Assistant:
There is no upper Age Limit.
How to apply Interested candidates may send their self-attested scanned copies of their
certificates and mark sheets along with the duly filled application as Annexure-I
(attached for Junior research fellow) and Annexure II (Attached for Field
Assistant) by email to prashantbotbhu@gmail.com within 15 days from the date
of advertisement.
Last date: 06.05.2025
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Pachhunga University College
(A CONSTITUENT COLLEGE OF MIZORAM UNIVERSITY)
AIZAWL - 796001: MIZORAM, INDIA
(NAAC A+ Institute, UGC- College with Potential for
Excellence)
Website: www.pucollege.edu.in
Annexure-I
APPLICATION FORM
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Sponsored by the Department
of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
1. Name of the applicant:
2. Father's Name:
3. Mother's Name:
4. Present Postal Address (Pin Code, Phone, Fax & email)
5. Permanent Residential Address (Pin Code, Phone, Fax & email)
6. (i) Date of birth : (dd/mm/yyyy)
(ii) Age in years (On the Last date of application):
(iii) Sex:
(iv) Nationality:
7. Caste (SC/ST/OBC/General):
If OBC, state Creamy layer/ Non-creamy layer (A photocopy of the original caste certificate issuedby
competent authorities may be attached.)
8. Physical Disability (If yes, kindly mention type):
9. Educational records (from secondary standard onwards)
Examination
Passed
Board/University Year Subjects % of
Marks
Grade/
Division
Rank
(if any)
X
XII
B.Sc.
M.Sc.
Others if any
10. Research Experience:
11. Whether qualified NET/GATE (If Yes, please provide supporting documents):
12. Research Publications (if any):
13. Awards/ Honors Received:
10. Have you had any scholarship/fellowship before applying for this award? (If so, please give
details of the scholarship/fellowship)
11. Name and address of two referees (not related to the Candidate) who are aware of
the Candidate's credentials
1)
2) Place:
Date:
Signature of the Applicant
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Pachhunga University College
(A CONSTITUENT COLLEGE OF MIZORAM UNIVERSITY)
AIZAWL - 796001: MIZORAM, INDIA
(NAAC A+ Institute, UGC- College with Potential for
Excellence)
Website: www.pucollege.edu.in
Annexure-II
APPLICATION FORM
Filed Assistant (FA)
Sponsored by the Department
of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
1. Name of the applicant:
2. Father's Name:
3. Mother's Name:
4. Present Postal Address (Pin Code, Phone, Fax & email)
5. Permanent Residential Address (Pin Code, Phone, Fax & email)
6. (i) Date of birth : (dd/mm/yyyy)
a. Age in years (On the Last date of application):
b. Sex:
c. Nationality:
7. Caste (SC/ST/OBC/General):
If OBC, state Creamy layer/ Non-creamy layer (A photocopy of the original caste certificate issuedby
competent authorities may be attached.)
8. Physically Disabled (If yes, kindly mention type):
9. Educational records (from secondary standard onwards)
Examination
Passed
Board/University Year S Subjects % of
Marks
Grade/
Division
Rank
(if any)
X
XII
B.Sc.
Others if any
10. Experience (Fieldwork/Green House maintenance etc):
Institution/Post Duration Salary Work
11. Languages speak, read and write (Knowledge of Mizo and Hindi/English is mandatory):
12. Research Publications (if any):
13. Awards/ Honors Received:
12. Name and address of two referees (not related to the Candidate) who are aware of
theCandidate's credentials
1)
2)
Place:
Date: Signature of the Applicant
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