Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Contractual / Regular

BBAU Lucknow Research Assistant Hiring 2026

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Oct. 14, 2026
Research Assistant (RA)

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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹28,000 per month (Fixed Stipend)
Age Limit
Maximum 28 Years as on 01/04/2026
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh31Lucknow6

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 14, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 14, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 29, 2026

4

Exam Date

Nov 2, 2026

Application Window14 – 29 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date2 Nov 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering and M.E. / M.Tech in a relevant specialization from a recognized university/institute. Candidate must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
Desirable: Work experience in Water Resources Engineering, Geomatics / Remote Sensing & GIS, Hydrology, or related disciplines; experience in satellite image processing, river morphology, and field-based river surveys.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 28 years as on 01.04.2026. Standard relaxations apply as per Uttar Pradesh state government / CST-UP guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening via Email

Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Walk-In-Interview

In-PersonMerit Scored

Candidates must email their scanned documents and prescribed application form within 15 days of advertisement. The Walk-In-Interview will be held on 02.11.2026 at 11:00 AM in the Department of Civil Engineering, UIET, BBAU, Lucknow. Candidates will be evaluated based on educational merit, relevant research expertise, and performance before the selection committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials (B.Tech & M.Tech in Civil Engineering)Essential BenchmarkScrutiny of B.Tech in Civil Engineering and M.Tech in Water Resources, Hydraulics, Remote Sensing/GIS, or Environmental Engineering.
GIS, Remote Sensing & Image Processing ExpertiseCore Technical CompetencyEvaluation of practical hands-on proficiency in satellite image processing, ArcGIS/QGIS spatial analysis, digital elevation models (DEM), and spectral indices.
River Morphology & Field Survey CapabilitiesCore Domain CompetencyUnderstanding of fluvial hydrosystems, river meandering, bank erosion, sediment transport modeling, and conducting in-situ cross-sectional river surveys along the Gomti River.
Interview Performance & Research AlignmentFinal SelectionAssessment of research methodology, technical communication, commitment to the 3-year project timeline, and motivation for environmental resilience research.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Research laboratory and extensive field-based role based at the Department of Civil Engineering, UIET, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow. The CST-UP sponsored project investigates the morphological dynamics and ecological health of the Gomti River. The role involves frequent field survey trips along the Gomti river basin in Uttar Pradesh, GPS/DGPS surveying, sediment/water sampling, and advanced GIS/remote sensing geospatial analysis under Dr. Padam Jee Omar.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual project tenure of 3 years (initially appointed for 1 year, renewable annually based on performance review). Posting is at BBAU Lucknow campus with field sites across the Gomti river stretch.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project-based contractual position without direct absorption into permanent university faculty. However, rigorous 3-year research experience on an official state government council project provides substantial weight for Ph.D. admissions, CSIR/UGC fellowship conversions, and technical specialist selections in agencies like NIH Roorkee, CPCB, and remote sensing centers.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • The position is purely contractual and co-terminus with the CST-UP project (duration 3 years); it carries no claim for regular appointment at BBAU.
  • The candidate must be a resident (domicile) of Uttar Pradesh; non-UP candidates are not eligible.
  • Upper age limit is strictly 28 years as on 01.04.2026.
  • Candidates must email their scanned documents and Annexure-1 form within 15 days of the advertisement to [email protected].
  • The walk-in interview is scheduled for 02.11.2026 at 11:00 AM at the Department of Civil Engineering, UIET, BBAU, Lucknow; candidates must carry original certificates.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR / Unreserved (UP Domicile)1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly stipend of ₹28,000/- per month (no HRA or other allowances).

Fixed stipend of ₹28,000/- per month. No HRA or other allowances are admissible under the CST-UP funded project.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the application form (Annexure-1) attached with the recruitment advertisement.
  2. Fill out all details accurately, including academic qualifications (B.Tech, M.Tech), GATE/NET score (if applicable), and research experience.
  3. Prepare scanned copies of high school proof of date of birth, marksheets and degree certificates, category certificate (if applicable), experience certificates, and UP domicile certificate.
  4. Email the duly filled application form along with all scanned documents to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Padam Jee Omar, at [email protected] within 15 days of the advertisement (on or before 29/10/2026).
  5. Appear in person for the Walk-In-Interview on 02.11.2026 at 11:00 AM at the Department of Civil Engineering, University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow - 226025, Uttar Pradesh, carrying all original documents and self-attested photocopies.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required for attending the walk-in interview at BBAU).

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The walk-in interview will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Department of Civil Engineering, UIET, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow - 226025.

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