Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology
Contractual / Regular

MMMUT Gorakhpur SRA Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Senior Research Assistant Post

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Sep. 10, 2026
Senior Research Assistant (SRA)

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M.Sc177
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Consolidated Fellowship: ₹28,000/- Per Month
Age Limit
Maximum 32 Years as on 01/04/2026 for UP residents
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh64Gorakhpur6

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 10, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 11, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 30, 2026

Application Window11 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date30 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold an M.Sc. or equivalent degree with First Class in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related disciplines from a recognized University/Institution.
• Domicile Requirement: The position is open strictly for permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh state.
• Desirable/Preference: Preference will be accorded to candidates possessing research expertise in covalent organic frameworks (COFs), photo-electrocatalysis, solar-driven CO2 fixation, and sustainable organic synthesis.
• Ph.D. Registration: The selected candidate will register for a Ph.D. degree at MMMUT Gorakhpur, subject to fulfilling the eligibility conditions of the University.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 32 years as on 01/04/2026. The candidate must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh state.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny, Academic & Research Profile Screening

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Walk-in Interview on 30/09/2026 at 01:00 PM at MMMUT Gorakhpur

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Selection will be conducted through document screening of received biodata followed by a personal Walk-in Interview on 30/09/2026 at 01:00 PM in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, MMMUT Gorakhpur. Shortlisted/selected candidates will register for a Ph.D. at MMMUT subject to eligibility.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
M.Sc. Academic Record & First Class Standing
Research Domain Expertise & Publications
National Level Eligibility / GATE Qualification
Walk-in Interview & Technical Presentation

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 Senior Research Assistant (SRA) works directly under Dr. Pooja Singh (PI), Prof. Rajesh Kumar Yadav, and Prof. D.K. Dwivedi in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur. The role is centered on experimental research in synthetic chemistry, specifically synthesizing covalent organic framework (COF) photocatalysts, setting up photo-electrocatalytic reactors, and analyzing reaction mechanisms for solar-driven CO2 fixation. Daily responsibilities include laboratory synthesis, characterization (UV-Vis, FTIR, XRD, SEM, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy), drafting progress reports for CST-UP, and authoring scientific papers for SCI/SCOPUS journals.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely contractual and temporary position for approximately three (03) years, co-terminus with CST UP Project No. 7596. Work location is MMMUT Campus, Gorakhpur (UP). University campus accommodation may be provided on a payment basis subject to availability as per university norms.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The position provides an immediate opportunity for Ph.D. registration at MMMUT Gorakhpur as per university ordinances, enabling the researcher to complete their doctoral degree concurrently with the 3-year funded project. Transition to post-doctoral or faculty positions in academic/research institutions follows completion.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Domicile Restriction: Candidates MUST be bona fide permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh state. Applicants from other states are not eligible.
  • Mandatory Dual Submission: Submission requires BOTH physical dispatch of hard copy with attested certificates to the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Science by 25/09/2026 AND emailing a soft copy PDF to [email protected].
  • First Class M.Sc. Benchmark: A First Class Master degree in M.Sc. is strictly mandatory. Candidates with second division or awaiting results are ineligible.
  • No TA/DA for Walk-in Interview: No travel or dearness allowance will be paid by MMMUT or CST UP for attending the interview on 30/09/2026 in Gorakhpur.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC): Employed candidates must produce an official NOC from their current employer at the time of the walk-in 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 Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated fellowship of ₹28,000/- per month without additional allowances. Campus accommodation may be provided on a payment basis subject to availability as per MMMUT norms.

Consolidated fellowship of ₹28,000/- per month for a duration of approx. 3 years under CST UP sponsored Research Project No. 7596.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official advertisement and application form (Annexure-1) from the university website (www.mmmut.ac.in).
  2. Complete the application form in capital letters, furnishing all personal, educational (High School to Post-Graduation), GATE qualification, and research publication details.
  3. Enclose self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents: Proof of Date of Birth (10th certificate), mark sheets and degree certificates, category certificate (if applicable), GATE scorecard (if qualified), experience certificate, and list of publications.
  4. Send the hard copy application to Dr. Pooja Singh, Assistant Professor & Principal Investigator / Prof. Rajesh Kumar Yadav, Co-PI, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh-273010, on or before 25/09/2026 (Friday).
  5. Simultaneously send a soft copy of the completed application and all enclosures via email to [email protected] on or before 25/09/2026.
  6. Appear in person for the Walk-in Interview on 30/09/2026 (Wednesday) at 01:00 P.M. in the Chemistry and Environmental Science Department, MMMUT Gorakhpur along with original documents, updated CV, latest photographs, and an employer NOC (if employed).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No application fee is prescribed in the notification.

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The selected SRA receives a consolidated monthly fellowship of ₹28,000/- per month for approximately 3 years under the CST UP sponsored research project.

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