CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN
Department of Biochemistry,
School of Life Sciences
ADVERTISEMENT NO: CURAJ/BIOCHEM/SKP/DBT /01 Dated: 09/07/2026
Applications are invited for the following assignment in a purely time bound research project undertaken in
the Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences of the University.
Sl. No.
Name of the temporary post Junior Research Fellow & Project Assistant
1
Number of Post 01 JRF & 01 PA
2 Title of the Research Project Genomics assisted improvement of scented rice from Assam
(Joha) and Manipur for yield enhancement under stress and
improved nutrition
3 Name of the Funding Agency DBT, Govt of India
3 Tenure of the Assignment 03 Years/ 01 Year (extendable for another year based on
performance)
4 Consolidated monthly
compensation / Fellowship
As per the norms (Rs. 37,000 + 9% HRA for JRF & Rs 20000
+9% HRA for PA)
5 Essential qualifications M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Botany, and any branch of life
science with ≥ 55% or equivalent CGPA with a good
academic record from a recognized university/institute as
per UGC norms.
For JRF, the candidate should have qualified NET/ GATE
/other national level examination conducted by a central
agency like CSIR and DBT.
Age limit- Age not exceeding 28 Years for JRF/PA Age
Relaxation is allowed up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and
up to 3 years for OBC candidates. Those who belong to
SC/ST/OBC are required to produce the Original Caste
Certificate issued by the competent authority.
6 Desirable Candidates with knowledge and experience in biochemistry,
plant molecular biology, and plant tissue culture may be
preferred.
7 Accommodation Hostel accommodation in the University may be provided
subject to availability.
HOW TO APPLY: The candidates interested in the above area of research and for the above post
may send their application in the prescribed form (format attached) with complete information and
attachments (self-attested, scanned copy of certificates/documents/degree/award) along with latest CV
to the undersigned in soft copy via email to sanjib.panda@curaj.ac.in as a single pdf document by
31.07.2026.
The shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the offline interview conducted by the Department of
Biochemistry, Central University of Rajasthan. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Prof. Sanjib K Panda
Professor
Department of Biochemistry
Central University of Rajasthan,
Bandarsindri, Kishangarh 305817, Ajmer, Rajasthan, INDIA
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