Vacancies: 1 · Posts: Junior Research Fellow · Type: Research Fellowship · Mode: Email + Walk-in (Blended) · Fee: None mentioned · Apply: By 10 September 2026 · Walk-in: 14 September 2026 · Stipend: ₹40,330/month (consolidated) · Selection: Interview + document verification · Location: Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh
Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), a central university under the Ministry of Education, has opened one Junior Research Fellow seat in the Department of Botany at Rono Hills, Doimukh. The seat is part of a DBT-NER project that studies microbes in traditionally fermented bamboo shoots from Arunachal Pradesh, with the aim of building probiotic-enriched functional food.
Notice No. RGU/PC/DBT-NER/AVS-618/2026 is dated 31 August 2026. Eligible M.Sc. holders must email their CV to the Principal Investigator by 10 September 2026 and then attend a blended interview on 14 September 2026 at 10:00 AM.
This is not a teaching or non-teaching cadre vacancy. It is a time-bound research fellowship. Engagement starts for one year and may continue with the project for a maximum of three years if performance is satisfactory.
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Who Should Apply?
- M.Sc. (Microbiology / Biotechnology / allied Life Science) with 55% marks + CSIR-UGC NET/JRF or DBT-BET → Junior Research Fellow – 1 seat
- Preferred (weightage only, not a hard bar): hands-on work in microbial isolation and characterisation, fermentation or probiotic studies, and/or animal-model experiments.
Mandatory vs Preferred
- Mandatory: M.Sc. with at least 55% marks in Microbiology, Biotechnology or an allied Life Science discipline and CSIR-UGC NET/JRF or DBT-BET.
- Preferred: Lab experience listed above. Candidates without that experience can still apply if the mandatory conditions are met.
Who cannot apply (hard filters)
- No valid CSIR-UGC NET/JRF or DBT-BET qualification
- M.Sc. marks below 55%
- Qualification outside Microbiology, Biotechnology or allied Life Science (the notice does not open the seat to unrelated streams)
No Arunachal domicile bar is printed in the notice. Indian candidates who meet the academic and national-test conditions can apply. Serving employees should keep an NOC ready for document verification if their employer requires one.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 31 August 2026 |
| Memo/website upload | 03 September 2026 |
| Last date to email application | 10 September 2026 |
| Walk-in/blended interview | 14 September 2026 (Monday), 10:00 AM onwards |
| Written exam | Not part of this notice |
Email the application before 10 September 2026. Arriving only on interview day without that email risks being treated as incomplete.
Quick Overview – RGU JRF Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Rono Hills, Doimukh
- Sector: Higher education and life-science research
- Notification Number: RGU/PC/DBT-NER/AVS-618/2026 dated 31 August 2026
- Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Vacancies: 1
- Project: Impact Assessment of the Microbes Associated with the Traditionally Fermented Bamboo Shoot of Arunachal Pradesh for Developing Probiotic-enriched Safe Functional Food
- Funding: DBT-NER
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Ayam Victor Singh, Department of Botany
- Job Location: Department of Botany, RGU, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh – 791112
- Duration: Initially 1 year; extendable with performance and project continuation up to 3 years
- Official Website: RGU recruitments page
- Last Date: 10 September 2026 (email)
- Interview: 14 September 2026, blended mode
- Apply by Email: Email JRF application to Dr. Ayam Victor Singh
- Notification PDF: Download RGU JRF Walk-in Notice 03 September 2026 PDF
What Posts Are Available? – RGU Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Only one research seat is on offer. It is useful for NET/BET-qualified life-science postgraduates who want project work in food microbiology and traditional fermented foods of the Northeast, not for candidates hunting a regular Assistant Professor or Lab Assistant cadre post.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Stipend / Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 | M.Sc. (Microbiology / Biotechnology / allied Life Science) with 55% + CSIR-UGC NET/JRF or DBT-BET | ₹40,330/month consolidated; 1 year, extendable up to 3 years |
Your NET or DBT-BET certificate matters before the interview
There is no written test in this recruitment. The PI first receives CVs by email. Only eligible candidates are then assessed in the 14 September 2026 interview. A strong interview cannot replace a missing NET/JRF or DBT-BET certificate.
Eligibility – Education, Age & Domicile
Education: M.Sc. with at least 55% marks in Microbiology, Biotechnology or an allied Life Science discipline. Convert CGPA using the method printed on your marksheet or university ordinance. Use our CGPA to Percentage Calculator for an indicative figure. The official conversion on your transcript prevails.
National test (mandatory): CSIR-UGC NET/JRF or DBT-BET. The notice does not list GATE, SLET or NET-Lectureship-only as substitutes. Carry the original award letter.
Desirable experience: Microbial isolation and characterisation; fermentation or probiotic work; animal-model studies. Use our Experience Calculator if you need to count lab months precisely.
Domicile: Not specified. Treat this as open unless a later circular restricts it.
What Is the Age Limit for This Fellowship?
The official notice does not print a numerical age band or a reckoning date.
- ✅ Confirmed: qualification, stipend, email deadline, interview date, blended venue
- ❓ Not specified: upper age, category-wise relaxation table, application fee, hostel or HRA
Do not assume “28 years” or “35 years” from other DBT/CSIR circulars unless the PI confirms it in writing.
Examples cannot be dated from a printed ceiling because none is given.
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator only if a later official circular states a cut-off age.
What Is the JRF Stipend in Arunachal Pradesh?
The notice fixes emoluments at ₹40,330 per month (consolidated).
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly fellowship (consolidated) | ₹40,330 |
| HRA / DA / TA | Not printed separately |
| Indicative annual receipt | About ₹4.84 lakh before any tax on other income |
Because the figure is already consolidated, there is no separate DA or HRA line in this notice. Take-home is effectively the same ₹40,330 in a typical month, subject to any TDS your disbursing office applies on total annual income.
Stipend is payable subject to attendance, project rules and continuation of the fellowship. It is not a 7th CPC Level salary and does not by itself create NPS or pension rights.
Doimukh is not an X-class city. Even if a later sanction adds HRA, Y/Z-class rates would apply, not 30% metro HRA.
What Is the Application Fee?
No application fee is mentioned for any category. Do not pay anyone who calls or emails asking for a “processing charge.”
How to Apply by Email?
Applications are not accepted on a public job portal. Follow the notice.
- Prepare a short cover letter plus a detailed CV (education with percentages, NET/BET details, publications if any, and the desirable lab skills).
- Attach self-attested scans of marksheets, degree, NET/JRF or DBT-BET certificate, photo ID and experience letters.
- Name files clearly, for example CV_YourName_RGU_JRF_2026.pdf. Keep the mail under 5 MB.
- Email everything to ayamvictor.singh@rgu.ac.in on or before 10 September 2026.
- Subject line that works: Application for JRF – DBT-NER Fermented Bamboo Shoot Project – [Your Name].
- Save the sent-mail copy and the delivery receipt.
- Report for the blended interview on 14 September 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Office of the Head, Department of Botany, RGU, with originals and one set of self-attested photocopies.
If you need an online interview slot, write to the PI in the same application email and wait for confirmation. The notice says blended mode. It does not guarantee a link unless the committee agrees.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating rgu.ac.in homepage as an “Apply Online” form. There is no such form for this seat.
- Emailing after 10 September 2026 and walking in on 14 September with only a printed CV.
- Leaving NET/JRF or DBT-BET out of the attachment pack.
- Using a vague subject such as “Resume” or “Sir job please.”
- Assuming this JRF will convert into a permanent RGU teaching post.
राजीव गांधी विश्वविद्यालय दोमुख जेआरएफ भर्ती 2026 – 1 पद के लिए ईमेल से आवेदन
राजीव गांधी विश्वविद्यालय, रोनो हिल्स, दोमुख में वनस्पति विज्ञान विभाग के डीबीटी-एनईआर प्रोजेक्ट पर एक जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो सीट खुली है। यह नियमित शिक्षकीय पद नहीं है। फेलोशिप शुरू में एक वर्ष की है और परियोजना जारी रहने तथा कार्य संतोषजनक रहने पर अधिकतम तीन वर्ष तक बढ़ सकती है। ईमेल की अंतिम तिथि 10 सितम्बर 2026 है। साक्षात्कार 14 सितम्बर 2026 को सुबह 10 बजे से ब्लेंडेड मोड में होगा।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
माइक्रोबायोलॉजी, बायोटेक्नोलॉजी या allied लाइफ साइंस में एम.एससी. और कम से कम 55 प्रतिशत अंक अनिवार्य हैं। साथ में सीएसआईआर-यूजीसी नेट/जेआरएफ या डीबीटी-बीईटी होना चाहिए। माइक्रोबियल आइसोलेशन, किण्वन, प्रोबायोटिक या पशु मॉडल का अनुभव लाभदायक है, लेकिन नोटिस ने इसे अनिवार्य नहीं लिखा। अरुणाचल डोमिसाइल की शर्त छपी नहीं है।
वेतन और चयन क्या है?
मासिक परिलब्धि ₹40,330 समेकित है। अलग एचआरए या डीए इस नोटिस में नहीं है। लिखित परीक्षा नहीं होगी। ईमेल से बायोडाटा आने के बाद 14 सितम्बर को साक्षात्कार और दस्तावेज़ जाँच होगी। कोई टीए/डीए नहीं मिलेगा। नियुक्ति परियोजना के साथ समाप्त होगी।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
पूरा सीवी और प्रमाण पत्र ayamvictor.singh@rgu.ac.in पर 10 सितम्बर 2026 तक भेजें। विषय पंक्ति में पद और अपना नाम लिखें। साक्षात्कार स्थल: कार्यालय प्रमुख, वनस्पति विज्ञान विभाग, राजीव गांधी विश्वविद्यालय, दोमुख। विस्तृत सूचना rgu.ac.in/recruitments और आधिकारिक पीडीएफ पर है।
How Are Junior Research Fellows Selected?
No written exam stage is mentioned. Selection is interview-led, then documents are checked.
- Email receipt of application, CV and certificates by 10 September 2026.
- Walk-in/blended interview on 14 September 2026 from 10:00 AM at the Office of the Head, Department of Botany (online option as permitted).
- Document verification of originals against the self-attested set on the same day.
- Committee recommendation and university approval.
- Engagement only for the project period, co-terminus with funding.
The Selection Committee named in the order includes Dr Ayam Victor Singh (Chairperson/Convenor), Dr Rajesh Chakrabarty (Vice-Chancellor’s nominee), external experts from the University of Gour Banga, CAU Pasighat and the University of Calcutta, plus internal experts from Botany and Zoology at RGU.
Final offer depends on interview performance and verification. Negotiation of stipend is not part of merit. The monthly amount is already fixed at ₹40,330.
Expect questions on fermented-food microbiology, probiotics, isolation methods and the Northeast food context. No syllabus PDF is attached.
Why Does RGU Doimukh Matter?
Rajiv Gandhi University is the central university of Arunachal Pradesh, based at Rono Hills, Doimukh in Papum Pare district. The Botany department runs field-linked life-science work across the Eastern Himalaya. This DBT-NER project sits in that research stream: traditional fermented bamboo shoot, associated microbes, and safer probiotic food.
Candidates often search for RGU Doimukh JRF, RGU Botany project fellow and Arunachal research jobs because NE universities give rare lab exposure on indigenous foods. A second reason is the national-test filter: NET/JRF or DBT-BET already separates this seat from walk-in field-assistant notices. A third is the stipend, which is higher than many older non-NET project-fellow rates.
The honest limit is scale. RGU remains a compact hill campus. Instrument access, peer group size and city amenities are thinner than at IIT Guwahati, Tezpur University or large ICAR labs. The role also ends with the project. See the RGU organisation page, Arunachal Pradesh jobs and higher-education research fellowships for related openings.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Compare this seat with other Northeast project JRFs, not with IBPS or state PSC clerks. The closest tabs a serious applicant already has open are DBT/ANRF JRF notices at Tezpur University, NEHU Shillong, Assam University Silchar and IIT Guwahati food-microbiology groups. Those drives often pay ₹37,000 plus HRA. RGU’s printed figure is a flat ₹40,330 with no HRA line. You trade metro lab density for a focused traditional-food brief and a smaller committee process.
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Best fit: NET or DBT-BET qualified M.Sc. microbiologists and biotechnologists who want 12–36 months of wet-lab and field work on fermented bamboo shoot and can stay at Doimukh.
Skip this if you need permanence, campus placement, or a teaching workload. Also skip if you hold only GATE or a non-listed eligibility test and were hoping the committee would “relax NET.”
Practical tip: Email the PI a two-page CV plus NET/BET PDF before 10 September, then write one short paragraph on any fermented-food, probiotic or isolation work you have done. That paragraph is more useful here than a generic “hardworking student” mail.
Timeline from similar university project interviews: offer and joining often follow within two to six weeks after the committee note, subject to project funds.
What Documents Are Required for Arunachal University Research Jobs?
Bring originals and one self-attested set on 14 September 2026.
- Updated CV / bio-data
- Photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter Card or PAN)
- Date-of-birth proof (Class 10 certificate)
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. marksheets and degrees
- CSIR-UGC NET/JRF or DBT-BET award letter
- Experience certificates for isolation, fermentation, probiotic or animal-model work, if claimed
- Category certificate only if you wish it recorded; the notice does not print a reserved roster for this single project seat
- NOC or permission letter if you are already employed, ready at verification
Document alert: A NET scorecard without the JRF/eligibility status page, or a provisional M.Sc. result below 55%, is the usual rejection point at DV for this kind of seat.
Service Conditions
- Purely temporary; strictly co-terminus with the DBT-NER project
- Initial tenure one year; extendable on satisfactory performance up to three years
- No TA/DA for the interview
- Leave, hostel and medical facilities are not promised in this notice
- No automatic absorption into RGU teaching or non-teaching cadre
What Happens After Selection?
- The committee records interview merit and checks originals the same day.
- The university issues an engagement/offer note through the project cell (Joint Registrar, Project).
- You join the Department of Botany at Doimukh on the date printed in that note and complete project joining papers.
- Work follows the PI’s plan: microbial isolation, characterisation, fermentation or probiotic assays, and related field sampling in Arunachal as assigned.
- Continuation after year one depends on performance and whether DBT-NER funding is still live.
- When the project ends, the fellowship ends. Any later PhD registration at RGU is a separate academic process, not part of this notice.
Career path after a clean JRF stint is usually SRF on another grant, PhD admission where rules allow, or a fresh project associate post. It is not a Junior Assistant to Section Officer style promotion.
Contact & Helpline
- Principal Investigator/application email: Dr. Ayam Victor Singh, Department of Botany — ayamvictor.singh@rgu.ac.in
- Interview venue: Office of the Head, Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh – 791112
- Project administration: Joint Registrar (Project), Dr. David Pertin (named on the 03 September 2026 memo)
- Recruitment page: https://rgu.ac.in/recruitments
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification. Verify before writing. NEVER pay any money over phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – RGU JRF Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download RGU JRF Walk-in Notice 03 September 2026 PDF |
| Email application | Send JRF CV to ayamvictor.singh@rgu.ac.in |
| Official recruitments page | RGU current recruitment notices |
| University website | Visit the Rajiv Gandhi University homepage |
FAQs – RGU JRF Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for RGU JRF 2026?
10 September 2026. That is the last date to email the application and CV to ayamvictor.singh@rgu.ac.in. The interview is on 14 September 2026. No extension is printed in the notice as on 08 September 2026.
What is the age limit for RGU Junior Research Fellow?
Not printed. The notice gives qualifications, stipend and dates, but no upper age or cut-off date. Do not assume a CSIR 28-year cap unless the PI confirms it. Category relaxation tables are also absent from this advertisement.
Is there an exam for this JRF, or is it interview-based?
No written exam. Selection is by email shortlisting, then a blended interview on 14 September 2026 from 10:00 AM, with document verification the same day. Prepare for a subject discussion, not an MCQ paper.
What is the stipend of an RGU project JRF?
₹40,330 per month consolidated, as written in the notice. No separate HRA or DA line is given. Over a year, that is about ₹4.84 lakh before any tax on other income. Payment depends on project continuation and attendance rules.
Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for this fellowship?
The notice does not say they can. It asks for an M.Sc. with at least 55% marks plus NET/JRF or DBT-BET. Safer to apply only if the degree and percentage are already in hand and can be shown at verification.
Is RGU Junior Research Fellow a permanent government job?
No. It is a temporary research fellowship on a DBT-NER project. Tenure is one year at first and may run up to three years. It ends with the project and does not create a regular RGU post or pension.
Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?
Yes, on the face of the notice. No Arunachal domicile clause is printed. You still need the stated M.Sc. marks and CSIR-UGC NET/JRF or DBT-BET. Confirm any later restrictions with the PI before travelling.
Where will I be posted if selected?
At the Department of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh. Field sampling inside the state is likely because the project is on local fermented bamboo shoot. No other campus option is listed.
Is a university project JRF in Arunachal Pradesh worth doing?
Yes, if you want NET-level lab time on indigenous fermented foods and can live at Doimukh. Worth knowing before you apply: the campus is small, the post is co-terminus, and peer density is lower than IIT Guwahati or Tezpur University food labs.
Do I need both email and interview, or can I only walk in?
Both steps matter. Email by 10 September 2026 and appear (or join online if allowed) on 14 September 2026. Walking in without the prior email is risky. Ask the PI in writing if you need the online slot.
What is the salary of a DBT project JRF in a central university?
In this notice, ₹40,330 a month, consolidated. Many other DBT/ANRF JRFs advertise ₹37,000 plus HRA instead. Compare the printed total, not the label. This RGU figure already folds the monthly payout into one line.
Will this fellowship help me get a PhD seat later?
It can strengthen a research CV. It does not itself admit you to an RGU PhD. That process follows UGC/CSIR-NET rules and a separate admission notice. Do not treat the JRF offer letter as a doctoral enrolment.
What are the disadvantages of a one-post project JRF?
The trade-off is instability. One seat, no written exam transparency beyond the interview, no printed HRA, no TA/DA, and an end date tied to DBT-NER money. If you need a cadre post, wait for RGU teaching or non-teaching advertisements.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You hold an M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology or allied Life Science with at least 55% marks.
- You have CSIR-UGC NET/JRF or DBT-BET and can attach the certificate.
- You can email the PI by 10 September 2026 and attend on 14 September 2026.
- You accept a temporary fellowship of ₹40,330/month, not a permanent RGU job.
- You are willing to work at Doimukh on a fermented-food microbiology project.
📄 Source: Official notification released by Rajiv Gandhi University on 31 August 2026 (memo 03 September 2026). All details are sourced from the RGU JRF official notification PDF.
