Essential Qualifications & Domicile Prerequisite:
• State Domicile: The candidate must be a bonafide resident of Uttar Pradesh (valid UP Domicile Certificate issued within the last 6 months required at the time of interview).
• Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanoscience, and/or related allied disciplines with 1st Division (minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA) in both Graduate (B.Sc.) and Postgraduate (M.Sc.) examinations from a recognized University/Institute.
• Desirable Skills: Valid GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualification; hands-on research experience in the chemical synthesis and spectroscopic/microscopic characterization of hybrid nanostructures.
• Project Scope: Formulation, optical characterization, and implementation of hybrid nanostructures for high-security optical anticounterfeiting security inks and tags under the Council of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CSTUP), Lucknow.
IIT (BHU) Varanasi Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Junior Research Assistant Post (CSTUP Project)
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Published
Oct 7, 2026
Starts
Oct 7, 2026
Deadline
Oct 22, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
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Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is 28 years as of 1st April 2026. Candidates must fulfill the age criterion in accordance with CSTUP guidelines.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Submission of CV in PDF format via Email to PI (within 15 days, by 22.10.2026)
Shortlisting based on Academic Records (1st Div in B.Sc. & M.Sc.) and NET/GATE status
In-Person Interview at Department of Physics, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Selection Process:
1. Email Application: Interested candidates must submit their comprehensive CV (from high school onwards, including NET/GATE details) in PDF format to Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh via email at [email protected] with the subject line 'Application for CSTUP Project' within 15 days of the advertisement (by 22 October 2026).
2. Shortlisting: Screening of applications based on 1st Division in B.Sc. and M.Sc., GATE/NET qualification, and synthesis/characterization experience.
3. Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be intimated by email to appear for the in-person interview at the Department of Physics, IIT (BHU), Varanasi. Candidates must produce original degrees and a recent UP Domicile Certificate (issued within 6 months). No TA/DA is admissible.
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Scrutiny of 1st Division (≥ 60%) in B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science and GATE/NET credentials | ||
| Demonstrated hands-on experience in hydrothermal/sol-gel synthesis of hybrid core-shell nanostructures and optical spectroscopy | ||
| Technical interview assessing photoluminescence mechanisms, upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), XRD/TEM analysis, and optical anticounterfeiting security tagging |
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- Mandatory Uttar Pradesh Domicile: The position is strictly open to permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh only; candidates must produce an authentic UP Domicile Certificate issued within the last 6 months at the time of the interview.
- First Division Rule (B.Sc. and M.Sc.): The candidate must have secured 1st Division (minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA) in both undergraduate (B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.Sc.) degrees.
- Strict Age Cutoff: Maximum 28 years as of 1st April 2026.
- Application via Email (Within 15 Days): Candidates must email their comprehensive CV (from high school onwards, including GATE/NET credentials) in PDF format to [email protected] with the subject line 'Application for CSTUP Project' on or before 22 October 2026.
- In-Person Interview & Originals: Shortlisted applicants must appear in person for the interview at the Department of Physics, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, bringing all original degrees, mark sheets, and domicile certificate. No TA/DA is paid.
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- Junior Research Assistant (CSTUP Sponsored Project)01 (UP Domicile Only)
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated CSTUP Research Fellowship:
• 1st and 2nd Year: ₹25,000/- per month.
• 3rd Year: ₹28,000/- per month.
Duration is 3 years (purely temporary and co-terminus with the CSTUP sponsored project).
CSTUP (Council of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh) Junior Research Assistant fellowship scale
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Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit their CV in PDF format via email. The application process is as follows:
- Email Address: [email protected]
- Subject Line: 'Application for CSTUP Project'
- Deadline: Within 15 days of the advertisement publication (i.e., by 2026-10-22).
- CV Content: Must include academic records from high school onwards, and details of NET/GATE qualification (if applicable).
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email for interview.
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Candidates must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh, age 28 years or below as of 01.04.2026, holding an M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Nanoscience with 1st Division in both B.Sc. and M.Sc. GATE/NET qualification is desirable.
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