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Central University of Haryana Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 01 Senior Research Fellow (Biotechnology) Post

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Sep. 10, 2026
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA
Age Limit
Up to 32 Years (Relaxable as per GOI/DST norms)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 10, 2026

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Starts

Sep 10, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 24, 2026

Application Window10 – 24 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date24 Sep 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

Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science (Biotechnology / Botany / Life Sciences / Plant Molecular Biology) OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or national-level examinations conducted by Central Government agencies (DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, etc.) AND two years of research experience.
Desirable: Relevant hands-on research experience in plant molecular biology, molecular cloning, plant tissue culture/transformation, CRISPR/Cas-based plant genome editing, and molecular characterization. Experience with Brassica/mustard transformation/genome-editing systems preferred.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 32 years as on the date of interview as per DST guidelines, relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women and physically handicapped candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Scrutiny & Eligibility Verification

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Walk-in Interview before Selection Committee

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Selection will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview on 24 September 2026 at 11:00 AM at Office No. 35, Department of Biotechnology, Academic Block-I, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh. Candidates will be assessed on their academic credentials, national test qualification (NET/GATE), research publications, and hands-on laboratory experience in plant tissue culture and CRISPR/Cas genome editing.

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 & NET/GATE Qualification-Performance in M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences and qualifying CSIR-UGC NET or GATE.
Research Experience (2 Years)-Documented 2 years of research experience in molecular biology, cloning, or plant tissue culture.
Specialized Domain Expertise-Hands-on experience in CRISPR/Cas genome editing, plant transformation, and molecular characterization (specifically in Brassica/mustard or crop systems).
Interview & Viva-Voce Performance100 MarksEvaluation by the University Selection Committee on research aptitude, technical competence, and proposed methodology for abiotic stress resilience in mustard.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Senior Research Fellow will work under Principal Investigator Dr. Rupesh Deshmukh in the Department of Biotechnology at Central University of Haryana (CUH), Mahendergarh. The research laboratory focuses on cutting-edge functional genomics and multiplex CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in mustard (Brassica juncea) for abiotic stress tolerance. Daily work involves tissue culture, construct design, vector transformation, molecular screening, phenotyping, and compiling technical reports for DST-Haryana/HSCSIT.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the sanctioned research project (tenure currently up to 15 February 2027 or till completion of funds). Continued engagement is subject to satisfactory half-yearly research progress reviews and release of project grants from DST-Haryana/HSCSIT. It confers no right to regular employment at CUH.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project SRF positions do not provide administrative promotions. However, the tenure provides high-impact publication opportunities in international peer-reviewed journals, which serves as a critical credential for securing Ph.D. completion, Post-Doctoral fellowships (National Post-Doctoral Fellowship - NPDF), and regular Assistant Professor / Scientist B appointments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Research Experience Condition: Candidates must possess an essential 2-year post-M.Sc./M.Tech. research experience certificate in molecular biology; applications lacking 2 full years of verified experience cannot be considered for SRF.
  • Mandatory NET/GATE Prerequisite: Possession of CSIR-UGC NET (including LS) or GATE or national examination conducted by central agencies is an essential qualification as per DST manpower norms.
  • Original Documents Verification: All original mark sheets, degree certificates, NET/GATE scorecards, and experience letters must be produced at the interview desk on 24 September 2026; failure to present originals will disqualify the applicant.
  • Co-Terminus Project Terms: The appointment will automatically terminate on 15 February 2027 or project conclusion without any notice or retrenchment compensation.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly fellowship of Rs. 42,000/- plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per DST/Government of India rules under the sanctioned HSCSIT project.

Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA as per DST/GoI norms and subject to availability of project funds.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Verify essential qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or Professional Course with NET/GATE qualification and 2 years of documented research experience.
  2. Prepare a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting educational qualifications, research experience, publications, contact details, and names/contacts of two academic/professional references.
  3. Gather original certificates/mark sheets along with one complete set of self-attested photocopies (degree certificates, NET/GATE scorecard, experience certificates, proof of date of birth, category certificate).
  4. Bring one recent passport-size photograph.
  5. Report in person on 24 September 2026 at 11:00 AM to: Office No. 35, Department of Biotechnology, Academic Block-I, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, Haryana – 123031. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to attend the walk-in interview.

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The SRF receives a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 42,000/- per month plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per DST/Government of India norms.

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