Junior Research Fellow – 1 Posts

The Aspirant News; Dharwad; On-site; INR 315,000 - 377,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in the Department of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Dharwad. Eligibility includes M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology or, if not available, related MSc with strong molecular background. Selection is via walk-in interview.

Salary is Rs. 31,000 plus 16% HRA, with temporary appointment through 31.03.2027. Walk-in date is 20 November 2026, reporting time 11:00 AM.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. (Agri.) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology is required.
• If no such candidate is available, an M.Sc. (Agri) in Plant Pathology / Agri. Microbiology / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Agricultural Entomology with a strong background in molecular techniques is acceptable.
• CSIR-UGC-NET or selection through ICAR or other national level examinations (DST/DBT/UGC/ICAR/GATE/IIT, etc.) is required.

Skills

Strong molecular techniques background

Education

M.Sc. (Agri.) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

M.Sc. (Agri) in Plant Pathology / Agri. Microbiology / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Agricultural Entomology with molecular background

Job description

The post is for Department of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Dharwad. Qualification required: M.Sc. (Agri.) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. If no such candidate is available, M.Sc. (Agri) in Plant Pathology / Agri. Microbiology / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Agricultural Entomology with strong background in molecular techniques is considered. CSIR-UGC-NET or selection through ICAR / national level examination (DST/DBT/UGC/ICAR/GATE/IIT, etc.) is also required. The pay is Rs. 31,000 + 16% HRA. Selection is by walk-in interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below. UAS Dharwad Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

• Organisation: University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UAS Dharwad), Karnataka
• Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• No of Posts: 1
• Advt No: BT/823/2026-27
• Job Type: Temporary, Project-based
• Pay: Rs. 31,000 + 16% HRA
• Place of Posting: Department of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Dharwad
• Qualification: M.Sc. (Agri.) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. If no such candidate is available, M.Sc. (Agri) in Plant Pathology / Agri. Microbiology / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Agricultural Entomology with strong background in molecular techniques is considered. CSIR-UGC-NET or selection through ICAR / national level examination (DST/DBT/UGC/ICAR/GATE/IIT, etc.) is also required.
• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years
• Apply Mode: Walk-in
• Walk-in Date: 20 November 2026
• Reporting Time: 11:00 AM
• The official notification does not specify the application fee.: UAS Dharwad Notification PDF 2026
• Advt No. BT/823/2026-27 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.: Download UAS Dharwad notification PDF

• Qualification: M.Sc. (Agri.) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• In case of non-availability of candidates: M.Sc. (Agri) in Plant Pathology / Agri. Microbiology / Genetics and Plant Breeding / Agricultural Entomology with strong background in molecular techniques
• CSIR-UGC-NET or selected through ICAR/National level examination conducted by the Central Govt. Department and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST/DBT/UGC/ICAR/GATE/IIT, etc.- Age limit: Maximum 40 yearsOther conditions:- Strong background in molecular techniques required for the alternative M.Sc. (Agri) subjectsPay and Terms of Engagement- Temporary engagement up to 31.03.2027 or till the end of the scheme, whichever is earlier- Appointment may be terminated at any time without assigning any reason- No claim to a permanent post in the University- Undertaking on Rs. 100 stamp paper in Format TR-2 to be submitted before joining