Essential Qualification: Master's degree in Biochemistry / Clinical Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology with not less than 55% marks in the qualifying examination from a recognized university. Candidates must have qualified JRF / NET / GATE / SET or an equivalent accredited examination.
Desirable Qualification: Research experience in tissue culture, transfection protocols, and generation of stable cell lines.
Contractual / RegularSep. 15, 2026
IUST Kashmir Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Post
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Sep. 15, 2026Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹37,000 – ₹42,000/- per month + 9% HRA
Age Limit
Max 28 Years (General/EWS); OBC: 31 Years; SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 33 Years
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 14, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 17, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window17 – 30 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
General/EWS candidates: Maximum 28 years. Upper age relaxations: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) up to 31 years; SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women candidates up to 33 years.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening & Shortlisting
Scrutiny / Academic ScreeningQualifying Only
Personal Interview
Offline / HybridQualifying Only
Original Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates are shortlisted by the institutional committee on the basis of academic merit, valid NET/GATE/SET credentials, and prior research laboratory exposure. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a Personal Interview before the Project Selection Committee at IUST Awantipora. No written examination will be held.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Verified Official SourceOfficial weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Record & M.Sc. Marks Percentage | 40 Marks | Marks aggregate secured in Master's degree in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology |
| National Examination Score (CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / JRF / SET) | 30 Marks | Accreditation and percentile rank in national competitive qualifying tests |
| Domain Knowledge, Research Aptitude & Interview | 30 Marks | Technical competence in molecular medicine, mammalian cell culture, transfection techniques, and experimental design |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
The Watson–Crick Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCCMM) at IUST Awantipora is a dedicated biomedical research facility. The selected fellow will work on an externally funded Department of Biotechnology (DBT) project investigating prostate cancer cachexia and BAMBI pseudoreceptor signaling. Core lab duties encompass cell culture maintenance, stable cell line generation, cell transfection, western blotting, gene expression analysis, and data curation.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The position is purely contractual and temporary, initially sanctioned for one year and extendable up to the 3-year project duration contingent upon performance and DBT fund releases. The engagement does not confer any entitlement for absorption into regular university cadre.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
After two years of commendable research performance evaluated by an expert assessment committee, the fellow may be promoted to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) with revised emoluments of ₹42,000/- + 9% HRA per month. Eligible candidates may also seek enrolment in the university Ph.D. program as per IUST regulations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Both online submission (by 30-09-2026) and submission of hard copies to the Principal Investigator's office (by 05-10-2026) are strictly mandatory; applications submitted only via hard copy without online registration will not be considered.
- Candidates must have a valid JRF, NET, GATE, or SET certificate; unaccredited applications will be disqualified during screening.
- Hard copies will be accepted only on working days during official university hours.
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)1
Total Vacancies1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly consolidated fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus 9% HRA for 1st and 2nd year; enhanced to ₹42,000/- plus 9% HRA for 3rd year upon satisfactory progress evaluation.
DBT-sponsored project fellowship: ₹37,000/- + 9% HRA per month for 1st & 2nd year; ₹42,000/- + 9% HRA per month for 3rd year.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official website of Islamic University of Science & Technology at iust.ac.in.
- Navigate to the Jobs / Notifications section and access the online application link for the DBT-sponsored JRF position (Notification No. 01 of 2026).
- Complete the online application form between 17-09-2026 and 30-09-2026.
- After successful online submission, print the complete application form and attach self-attested photocopies of: (a) Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), (b) Mark sheets and certificates from 10th standard through Master's degree, (c) Date of birth proof, (d) Valid JRF / NET / GATE / SET scorecard, and (e) Experience certificates (tissue culture / cell lines), if any.
- Submit the hard copy dossier in person or send by post to: Office of Dr. Arsheed Ahmad Ganaie, Principal Investigator, DBT-Sponsored Research Project, Watson–Crick Centre for Molecular Medicine, Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Kashmir – 192122, so as to reach on or before 05-10-2026 during official working hours.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No application fee is required).
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Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 14, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 17, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window17 – 30 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
IU
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening & Shortlisting
Scrutiny / Academic ScreeningQualifying Only
Personal Interview
Offline / HybridQualifying Only
Original Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Candidates are shortlisted by the institutional committee on the basis of academic merit, valid NET/GATE/SET credentials, and prior research laboratory exposure. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a Personal Interview before the Project Selection Committee at IUST Awantipora. No written examination will be held.
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The selected Junior Research Fellow will receive ₹37,000/- + 9% HRA per month for the 1st and 2nd years, and ₹42,000/- + 9% HRA per month for the 3rd year.
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