BBAU Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for Project Associate I / Junior Research Fellow Posts

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University; Lucknow; On-site; INR 335,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow invites candidates for Project Associate-I / JRF under a dedicated ANRF-sponsored hydrological mapping project. M.Sc. in Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science or Life Sciences is required, with emphasis on water and sediment analysis techniques.

The position is temporary, initially one year, with possible extensions based on project needs and performance. Walk-in interview on 18.11.2026 at 10:00 AM.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. degree in Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science or Life Sciences.
• Good knowledge or publications in analytical/microbial techniques used in water and sediment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hydrological mapping of arsenic and fluoride in the Ganga–Gomti Doab project.
• Support data collection, sample analysis and reporting.
• Participate in field and lab activities as required by the ANRF-funded project.

Education

Geology

Earth Science

Environmental Science

Life Sciences

Job description

POST NAME Project Associate - I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, is holding a walk-in interview on 18 November 2026 for a Project Associate-I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in its Department of Environmental Science. The post is open to candidates with an M.Sc. in Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science or Life Sciences. Pay is Rs. 37,000/- + HRA for scholars selected through a national-level route and Rs. 30,000/- + HRA for others.

BBAU Project Associate-I/JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview

Post Project Associate-I / Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Department Environmental Science

Walk-in date 18.11.2026

Reporting time 10:00 AM

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About BBAU

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is a Central University at Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This post is in its Department of Environmental Science, under a project sponsored by the Anushandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi. The project is titled "Hydrological mapping of Arsenic and Fluoride in Ganga - Gomti Doab: An integrated approach on Co-occurrence, Environmental Dynamism and Sustainable Mitigation Methods". Prof. Narendra Kumar is the Principal Investigator.

Pay

Project Associate-I / JRF - Rs. 37,000/- + HRA for scholars selected through the routes listed below; Rs. 30,000/- + HRA for others

• National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET, including lectureship (Assistant Professorship)
• A selection process through national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions

BBAU Project Associate-I/JRF Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The age limit is as per ANRF guidelines.

Candidates must have completed their M.Sc. Degree in Geology/Earth Science/Environmental Science/Life Sciences.

Good knowledge, experience or publications in analytical/microbial techniques used in water and sediment analysis.

Preference

All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules.

See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of this post.

Event

Notice date 30.10.2026

Walk-in interview 18.11.2026

Selection Process

Selection is through a walk-in interview.

Service Conditions

• The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
• The appointment is initially for one year. It is extendable for two (1+1) more years or till completion of the project (whichever is later), based on satisfactory performance.
• The position is prone to termination upon unsatisfactory performance, on one month of prior notice.

The university's website will carry any update or modification, so check it regularly before the interview.

Q1. Which M.Sc. subjects are accepted for the BBAU JRF post?

The notice accepts an M.Sc. in any of four subjects: Geology, Earth Science, Environmental Science or Life Sciences.

Q2. Who gets Rs. 37,000/- instead of Rs. 30,000/-?

Scholars selected through CSIR-UGC NET, including lectureship, or through a national level examination conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions get Rs. 37,000/- + HRA.

Q3. What should I bring to the walk-in interview?

Bring your plain-paper application with your personal, educational and experience details, along with self-attested copies of all mark-sheets and certificates.

Q4. How long will the appointment last?

It starts with one year and can be extended by two (1+1) more years or till completion of the project, whichever is later.

Q5. Will BBAU pay travel costs for the interview?

No. The notice states that no TA/DA shall be paid for the interview.

Q6. What will the project work involve?

The ANRF-sponsored project covers hydrological mapping of Arsenic and Fluoride in the Ganga - Gomti Doab, including their co-occurrence, environmental dynamism and sustainable mitigation methods.