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DHSGSU Sagar Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Junior Research Fellow Post (ANRF Project)

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Sep. 1, 2026
Junior Research Fellow (ANRF Atmospheric Particulates Project)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹37K - ₹42K / mo
Age Limit
Maximum 30 years (Relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Female candidates)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

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Starts

Sep 1, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 16 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

Essential Qualifications & Specialization:
Educational Qualification: M.Sc. / M.Tech in Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry, Botany, Physics, Geology, or Environmental Engineering with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized University/Institute as per UGC norms.
Mandatory National Eligibility Test: Candidates must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET (including LS/JRF) or GATE or equivalent national-level examination conducted by Central Government departments/agencies as per ANRF guidelines.
Desirable Experience: Prior practical experience in aerosol/particulate matter (PM2.5 / PM10) monitoring, air pollution modeling, gravimetric analysis, spectroscopic chemical characterization (ICP-MS, SEM-EDX), or community environmental epidemiological surveys.
Project Scope: Atmospheric particulates sampling across industrial clusters in Bundelkhand, chemical speciation, and epidemiological correlation with respiratory disorders (asthma, COPD) in surrounding rural/semi-urban communities.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 30 years as on the closing date (16.09.2026). Relaxable by 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, PwD/PH, and Female candidates as per ANRF and Government of India norms (up to 35 years).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Submission of Prescribed Application Form & Documents via Email (by 16.09.2026)

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening and Academic Shortlisting by Departmental Selection Committee

OfflineQualifying Only

Interview (Online / Offline Mode) & Original Document Verification

OnlineMerit Scored

Selection Process:
1. Email Application: Candidates must submit the completed application form along with detailed CV, self-attested mark sheets, degree certificates, NET/GATE scorecard, and DOB proof as a single PDF file to Dr. Amit Kumar at [email protected] within 15 days of advertisement (by 16 September 2026).
2. Shortlisting: Screening of applications based on academic credentials, NET/GATE qualification, and research experience.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Online or Offline Interview. No TA/DA will be paid.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Scrutiny of M.Sc. / M.Tech. marks (minimum 55% aggregate) in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related disciplines
Mandatory score card verification of CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) or GATE in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or Environmental Engineering
Assessment of particulate matter sampling protocols, aerosol chemistry characterization, and epidemiological survey design

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.

Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (DHSGSU), established in 1946 and upgraded to a premier Central University by an Act of Parliament in 2009, is the oldest and largest university in Madhya Pradesh. Located in Sagar, the Department of Environmental Sciences carries out cutting-edge ecological, atmospheric, and toxicological research. Under the supervision of Dr. Amit Kumar, the Junior Research Fellow joins an apex Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) funded project entitled 'Unraveling the connection between atmospheric particulates exposure and prevalence of respiratory diseases in communities surrounding the industrial zone of Bundelkhand region'. The fellow deploys high-volume air samplers, particulate impactors (PM2.5 / PM10), conducts chemical speciation of aerosols (trace heavy metals, elemental carbon, water-soluble ions via ICP-MS/ion chromatography), coordinates spirometric lung function assessments and health surveys among residents living near stone crushers and industrial zones, and models epidemiological risk. The working environment balances state-of-the-art analytical laboratory characterization with rigorous community field sampling across Bundelkhand.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual research appointment for the duration of the ANRF project (up to 3 years), with annual performance evaluation. Stationed at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh - 470003.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Carrying national fellowship emoluments of ₹37,000/- + 10% HRA (years 1 & 2) and upgrading to ₹42,000/- + 10% HRA in the third year. The fellow is provided an institutional pathway to enroll for a regular Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences at DHSGSU as per UGC/ANRF guidelines, setting up premier postdoctoral opportunities and scientific placements in CSIR labs (NEERI, IITR), State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), and Central University faculties.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Application Deadline (16 September 2026): The complete application in the prescribed format, accompanied by CV, mark sheets, NET/GATE certificates, and date-of-birth proof compiled as a single PDF file, must be emailed to [email protected] within 15 days of the advertisement date (on or before 16.09.2026).
  • Mandatory CSIR-UGC NET or GATE: Candidates must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE or equivalent national eligibility examination as mandated by ANRF.
  • Eligibility Cutoff: M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry, Botany, Physics, Geology, or Environmental Engineering with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
  • Age Ceiling: Maximum 30 years as on 16.09.2026 (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Female candidates up to 35 years).
  • Interview Intimation: Shortlisted candidates will be notified exclusively via email for an Online or Offline Interview; no TA/DA is provided.

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 (ANRF Funded Project)01
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated ANRF Fellowship Structure:
• 1st and 2nd Year: ₹37,000/- per month + 10% HRA (₹3,700/-), totaling ₹40,700/- per month.
• 3rd Year: ₹42,000/- per month + 10% HRA (₹4,200/-), totaling ₹46,200/- per month.
Project tenure is for 3 years.

ANRF JRF fellowship scale under Advt. No. ANRF-ARG/ENVS/2026/607

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply by sending their application in the prescribed format, along with a detailed CV and self-attested copies of relevant documents (NET/GATE/other equivalent certificates, DOB proof certificate, etc.). All documents must be compiled into a single PDF file (comprising the duly filled application form and enclosures) and sent via email to [email protected]. The application must reach the mentioned email address within 15 days from the advertisement date.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required.

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Candidates must hold an M.Sc. or M.Tech. degree in Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry, Botany, Physics, Geology, or Environmental Engineering with at least 55% marks, along with a valid CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualification.

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