• CRS Project Fellow (Junior) - I: M.Sc. in Physics (obtained not earlier than 3 years) with a minimum of 55% marks.
• CRS Project Fellow (Junior) - II: M.Sc. in Physics (obtained not earlier than 3 years) with a minimum of 55% marks PLUS valid JEST / GATE / NET-JRF / Lectureship / UGC-CSIR NET JRF / Lectureship.
• Mandatory Provision: Selected candidate must register for a Ph.D. in Physics at Central University of South Bihar within a reasonable timeframe.
• Duration: 1 year (extendable up to 3 years).
Contractual / RegularAug. 26, 2026
CUSB Gaya Recruitment 2026 – Apply for CRS Project Fellow (Junior) Post
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Aug. 26, 2026CRS Project Fellow (Junior) - I / II
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 21, 2026
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Starts
Aug 21, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 11, 2026
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Application Window21 Aug – 11 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is 28 years as per standard UGC-DAE CSR Junior Project Fellow guidelines. Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates as per Government of India rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Email Application Submission (Form, CV & Marksheets to [email protected]) by 11.09.2026
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Screening of M.Sc. Marks, NET/GATE/JEST Scores, and Research Aptitude
OnlineQualifying Only
Personal Interview (Online / Offline) before Project Selection Committee
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Project Fellow Offer & Enrolment in Ph.D. Programme at CUSB
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must email their completed application form, CV, academic certificates, mark sheets, and NET/GATE/JEST scorecard to [email protected] by 11 September 2026. Applications are scrutinized on the basis of academic merit and national exam qualifications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (intimated via email), and the final selection is determined by performance before the selection committee.
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The Project Fellow will work under Prof. Budhendra Singh in the Department of Physics at the Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), an NAAC 'A++' accredited central university on the Panchanpur campus in Gaya. The project, funded by the UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (CSR), investigates cationic disorder, magnetic ground states, and variable range hopping (VRH) transport mechanisms in mixed B-site rare-earth double perovskite oxides ($Pr_2MnFeO_6$). The researcher synthesizes polycrystalline bulk materials via solid-state reaction routes, characterizes phase purity using powder X-ray diffraction and Rietveld refinement, and conducts neutron diffraction experiments at UGC-DAE CSR centers (Indore and BARC Mumbai). The fellow must register for a regular Ph.D. degree in Physics at CUSB.
Posting & Transfer Policy
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Stationed at Department of Physics, Central University of South Bihar, SH-7, Gaya-Panchanpur Road, Post: Fatehpur, PS: Tekari, Gaya – 824236, Bihar, with temporary research stays at UGC-DAE CSR Indore and BARC Mumbai for beamline experiments. The position is temporary for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years or co-terminus with project funding.
Career & Promotion Ladder
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Engaged under UGC-DAE CSR fellowship norms: ₹14,000/- + 10% HRA for Project Fellow-I (M.Sc. without NET/GATE) or ₹31,000/- + 10% HRA for Project Fellow-II (with valid JEST/GATE/NET-JRF/LS). A key institutional benefit is mandatory Ph.D. registration at CUSB Gaya, enabling the candidate to earn a doctorate from an 'A++' Central University while publishing in high-impact physical science journals.
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- M.Sc. Recency Rule: The candidate's M.Sc. in Physics must not have been completed earlier than 3 years from the date of advertisement, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
- Mandatory Ph.D. Registration: The selected candidate must register for a Ph.D. in Physics at Central University of South Bihar within a reasonable period of time after joining.
- Email Submission Deadline: Completed application proforma along with CV, degree marksheets, publications, and NET/GATE/JEST scorecards must be emailed to [email protected] on or before 11 September 2026.
- Inter-Institute Travel Requirement: The project fellow will be required to travel and spend time at UGC-DAE CSR facilities in Indore and Mumbai for advanced neutron scattering and beamline experiments.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- CRS Project Fellow (Junior) - Department of Physics1
Total Vacancies01 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly fellowship emoluments under UGC-DAE CSR grant:
• CRS Project Fellow (Junior) - I: ₹14,000/- + 10% HRA (₹1,400/-), totaling ₹15,400/- per month.
• CRS Project Fellow (Junior) - II: ₹31,000/- + 10% HRA (₹3,100/-), totaling ₹34,100/- per month.
Monthly consolidated fellowship: ₹14,000/- + 10% HRA (total ₹15,400/-) for Project Fellow (Junior)-I without NET/GATE; ₹31,000/- + 10% HRA (total ₹34,100/-) for Project Fellow (Junior)-II with valid JEST/GATE/NET-JRF/LS.
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Application Procedure
Interested and eligible applicants should follow these steps:
- Prepare a completed application form, along with a comprehensive CV.
- Attach photocopies of degrees, mark sheets, publications, and proof of qualifying national level examinations (JEST/GATE/NET-JRF/Lectureship/UGC-CSIR NET JRF/LS).
- Send all required documents via e-mail to [email protected].
- Ensure the email subject line is clearly marked as "Application for CRS Project Fellow".
- The application must be submitted within 21 days from the date of the notification (i.e., by 2026-09-11).
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated about the interview date via e-mail.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is charged.
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Published
Aug 21, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 11, 2026
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Exam Date
TBA
Application Window21 Aug – 11 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Email Application Submission (Form, CV & Marksheets to [email protected]) by 11.09.2026
OnlineQualifying Only
Screening of M.Sc. Marks, NET/GATE/JEST Scores, and Research Aptitude
OnlineQualifying Only
Personal Interview (Online / Offline) before Project Selection Committee
OnlineMerit Scored
Project Fellow Offer & Enrolment in Ph.D. Programme at CUSB
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates must email their completed application form, CV, academic certificates, mark sheets, and NET/GATE/JEST scorecard to [email protected] by 11 September 2026. Applications are scrutinized on the basis of academic merit and national exam qualifications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (intimated via email), and the final selection is determined by performance before the selection committee.
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For CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I (without NET/GATE): ₹14,000/- per month + 10% HRA (₹15,400/- total). For CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-II (with valid JEST/GATE/NET-JRF/LS): ₹31,000/- per month + 10% HRA (₹34,100/- total).
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