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CURAJ Rajasthan Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Post (ANRF-PAIR DREAMs Project)

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Aug. 24, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (JRF - Chemistry / Code: APCURAJ 6)
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Vacancies
01 Post (ANRF-PAIR Project - IIT Ropar Hub)
Pay Scale
From ₹37K / mo
Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 19, 2026

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Starts

Aug 19, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window19 Aug – 9 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Qualifications and national eligibility criteria for JRF under ANRF-PAIR Project at Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ):
Master's Degree: M.Sc. in Chemistry with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a UGC-recognized University or Institute.
National Score Requirement: Qualified CSIR-UGC NET (including JRF / LS) or GATE in Chemistry. (Candidates without NET/GATE may be considered for Project Associate as per ANRF norms).
Desirable Research Skills: Practical experience in theoretical or computational chemistry, ab initio electronic structure calculations, excited-state modeling using multi-reference methods (CASSCF, CASPT2, MRCI), theoretical molecular spectroscopy, or ultrafast quantum nuclear dynamics simulations.
PhD Opportunity: Selected candidate will be strongly encouraged to enroll in the Ph.D. program at Central University of Rajasthan.
Complete the Google Form and email CV with scanned documents to [email protected] by 09.09.2026.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The upper age limit is 28 years as on the application closing date (09.09.2026).
• Age relaxation of up to 5 years is admissible for SC, ST, OBC, Women, and PwD applicants as per DST / ANRF / Government of India norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Candidate selection pathway via national score validation and subsequent screening.

GATE Score-Based Shortlisting (No Written Examination Conducted by Organization)

Google Form Submission & Emailing CV with Scanned Documents to [email protected] by 09.09.2026

OnlineQualifying Only

Shortlisting based on CSIR-UGC NET / GATE Rank, M.Sc. Academic Merit & Computational Chemistry Experience

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Online / Offline) conducted by Central University of Rajasthan

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Verification, Fellowship Offer & PhD Enrollment Opportunity at CURAJ

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through screening followed by interview:
• Interested candidates must fill out the Google form (https://forms.gle/eDDzhfMrqPzpzTzc6) and send their CV along with scanned original documents in a single PDF directly to [email protected] with the subject line 'Application for JRF (APCURAJ 6) in ANRF- PAIR Funded Project' by 09.09.2026.
• Eligible shortlisted candidates will be informed to attend an interview (Online/Offline) conducted by Central University of Rajasthan.
• No TA/DA will be paid. Selected candidates are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Ph.D. program at CURAJ.

Selection Methodology & GATE Benchmark

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Official candidate evaluation and shortlisting framework based on national competitive benchmarks.

National Score Merit

GATE Score-Based Shortlisting (No Written Examination Conducted by Organization)

Candidates are directly shortlisted based on their valid GATE score in the respective engineering/science paper. The recruiting authority does not conduct a separate written or computer-based test (CBT).

Shortlisting Criteria

Normalized GATE Marks / Scorecard out of 1000. Cutoffs vary by engineering discipline and reservation category.

Subsequent Evaluation Stage

Shortlisted applicants are invited for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), or Document Verification (DV) as specified.

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.

Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ), located at Bandar Sindri near Kishangarh, Ajmer, holds Category-I University status from UGC and NIRF Rank-89. The Department of Chemistry is part of the flagship ANRF-PAIR project titled 'Dynamic research ecosystem for advanced materials (DREAMs)' with IIT Ropar acting as the central Hub. The JRF works under Dr. Rajagopala Reddy Seelam in the IRG-3 Component focusing on theoretical molecular spectroscopy, quantum dynamics of photo-induced chemical reactions, non-adiabatic excited state dynamics, and computational modeling of advanced materials. Fellows have access to high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, modern quantum chemical packages (Gaussian, Molpro, Q-Chem, OpenMolcas, MCTDH), and interdisciplinary collaboration across renewable chemistry and nanotechnology. Selected candidates are strongly encouraged and eligible to register for a Ph.D. degree at CURAJ, creating a prime launchpad for postdoctoral research in Europe/US or faculty positions in IITs, IISERs, and Central Universities.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initially for 1 year, extendable up to 4.5 years based on performance and fund availability, stationed at Central University of Rajasthan Campus, Bandar Sindri, Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

JRF (₹37,000/- + HRA, Years 1–2) -> SRF (₹42,000/- + HRA, Years 3–4.5) -> Ph.D. degree completion and direct eligibility for Assistant Professor / Scientist-C recruitments in CSIR/DST/UGC institutions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Dual Submission Required: Candidates must both fill out the Google Form (https://forms.gle/eDDzhfMrqPzpzTzc6) AND email their CV with self-attested documents to [email protected].
  • Mandatory Email Subject Line: The email must strictly have the subject line 'Application for JRF (APCURAJ 6) in ANRF- PAIR Funded Project.' Omission of the post code may lead to non-consideration.
  • Firm 3-Week Deadline: All applications must be submitted within 3 weeks from the notification date (by 09.09.2026).
  • Project Associate Fallback: In case candidates with CSIR-UGC NET/GATE are not available, candidates may be considered for recruitment as Project Associate as per ANRF guidelines.

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

  • Junior Research Fellow (JRF - Chemistry / Code: APCURAJ 6)1
Total Vacancies01 Post (ANRF-PAIR Project - IIT Ropar Hub)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fellowship emoluments under ANRF-PAIR Project:
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/- per month + HRA.
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): ₹42,000/- per month + HRA upon successful performance assessment.
Tenure is initially for 1 year, extendable up to 4.5 years co-terminus with the project.

Monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/- + HRA (8% / university rules) for JRF (first 2 years) and ₹42,000/- + HRA for SRF (subsequent years), funded by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF-PAIR).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Candidates interested in the Junior Research Fellow position must submit their applications within three weeks from the date of advertisement (August 19, 2026). The application process involves two key steps:
  • Fill out the Google form available at https://forms.gle/eDDzhfMrqPzpzTzc6.
  • Send your CV along with scanned original documents, compiled into a single PDF, directly to the email address [email protected].
Important Note: The email containing your application must use the subject line: "Application for JRF (APCURAJ 6) in ANRF-PAIR Funded Project." Eligible candidates will be contacted for an interview after an initial screening. Please note that no TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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CURAJ has advertised 1 post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF / Code: APCURAJ 6) in the Department of Chemistry under the ANRF-PAIR DREAMs project with IIT Ropar.

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