Central University of Rajasthan
Contractual / Regular

CURAJ Research Scientist-II Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026
Research Scientist-II (PDF)

Required Qualification

Postgraduate228
M.Sc110
M.Tech89
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 67,000/- + HRA per month
Age Limit
As per ICMR Norms
Job Location
Rajasthan15Ajmer4+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 5, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 5, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window5 – 12 Oct 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

Ph.D. degree in a relevant branch of Science/Technology or equivalent (M.Sc. with CGPA ≥ 6.0 on a 10-point scale or 55% marks). OR First-Class Post Graduate Degree (including integrated PG) in a relevant subject (Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, etc.) with 3 years of post-qualification R&D/working experience. Relevant hands-on laboratory experience and strong background in Bioinformatics/Parasite culture is required.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific age limit is prescribed in the circular; eligibility and relaxations follow standard ICMR project guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Screening & Merit Shortlisting

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Personal Interview

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Applications submitted by email will undergo initial screening by the research project committee. In the event of a large volume of applications, the project team reserves the right to adopt strict screening benchmarks. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview via email/mobile. Selection will be based on research credentials, academic merit, and interview performance.

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 Research Scientist-II works under Dr. Tarun Kumar Bhatt in the Department of Biotechnology at Central University of Rajasthan, Bandarsindri, Ajmer. The project investigates 'Inhibiting Glycosomal membrane biogenesis as a potential Leishmaniasis treatment', requiring intensive molecular biology, parasite culture (Leishmania), drug-target validation, and bioinformatics workflow development in a modern university laboratory.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the ICMR research grant. The initial appointment is for 1 year, extendable up to 2 years subject to satisfactory annual performance evaluation.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project-funded research scientist positions do not carry institutional permanent tenure or regularization pathways. However, this role serves as a high-impact post-doctoral stint enhancing credentials for faculty recruitments (Assistant Professor) and independent research grants (SERB/DBT/ICMR).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Application deadline is strictly before 12.10.2026 via email; physical submissions or late emails will not be entertained.
  • All applications, CVs, and self-attested documents must be submitted as a single consolidated PDF file to [email protected].
  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified solely via email or mobile; no separate physical interview call letters will be dispatched.
  • No TA/DA will be provided by Central University of Rajasthan or ICMR for attending the interview.
  • Original certificates and one full set of self-attested photocopies must be presented at the time of the personal interview.

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

Consolidated monthly fellowship of Rs. 67,000/- plus HRA as admissible under ICMR project rules.

Fixed monthly fellowship of Rs. 67,000/- plus admissible HRA as per ICMR project guidelines. Purely temporary and co-terminus with project (initially 1 year, extendable up to 2 years).

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 official application form annexed with the advertisement circular.
  2. Fill out the application form completely with personal details, contact information, educational qualifications from 10th to Ph.D., R&D experience, publications (National/International), patents, and workshops attended.
  3. Attach self-attested scanned copies of all degrees, certificates, mark sheets, and awards alongside an updated detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  4. Merge the completed application form, CV, and all supporting certificates into a single consolidated PDF document.
  5. Email the single PDF application directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Tarun Kumar Bhatt, at [email protected] before the deadline of 12.10.2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable for this research vacancy.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates must have either a Ph.D. degree in a relevant branch of Science/Technology (with M.Sc. CGPA >= 6.0 or 55% marks) OR a First-class Post Graduate Degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bioinformatics with at least 3 years of post-qualification R&D experience, along with hands-on lab experience in parasite culture or bioinformatics.

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