Fakir Mohan University has announced 3 temporary vacancies for Research Associate and Research Assistant posts under recruitment 2026. Qualifications for these positions vary by post as specified in the official notification, with consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000 per month for Research Associate and Rs. 20,000 per month for Research Assistant. Eligible candidates must apply offline using the prescribed format given in the notification. Completed applications along with all documents should be sent by post and by email to the Registrar, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore on or before 28 October 2026 by 5:00 PM, under advertisement number FMU/OHEPEE/CoE/01/2026/8930.
Fakir Mohan University Research Associate at a Glance
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Fakir Mohan University
Department
Centre of Excellence (CoE)
Project
Bioresource Management and Energy conservation Material Development
Funding Agency
Odisha State Higher Education Council (OSHEC)
Tenure
Co-terminus with the project
Post Name(s)
Research Associate, Research Assistant
Vacancies
3
Pay
Rs. 50,000/- per month for Research Associate; Rs. 20,000/- per month for Research Assistant
Age Limit
Must be less than 30 years of age for Research Assistant; Not stated in the notice for Research Associate
Application Fee
Not stated in the notice
Job Location
Balasore, Odisha
Application Mode
Offline (by post and by email)
Last Date
28 October 2026 (5:00 PM)
Vacancy Details
There are a total of 3 vacancies available under this project.
Sl No.
Name of Positions Required
Monthly Emoluments
No of Posts
01
Research Associate
Rs. 50,000/- per month (Consolidated)
01
02
Research Assistant
Rs. 20,000/- per month (Consolidated)
02
Who Can Apply
Post
Essential Qualification
Research Associate
Ph.D. in Physics/ Experimental Condensed Matter Physics/ Material Science/ Nanotechnology with at least three publications in Web of Science or Scopus journals. The candidate must have a first class in Bachelor or Master’s degree from a recognized university.
Research Assistant
At least second class in Master degree in any branch of Chemistry/Material Science/ Environmental Science/Physics/Life Science with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized University.
How to Apply for Fakir Mohan University Research Associate
Download the application form from Annexure I (for Research Associate) or Annexure II (for Research Assistant) as given in the official notification.
Fill out the application form with all required personal and educational details.
Attach required documents including application form, statement of research interests/statement of purpose (around 1000 words) for Research Associate, recommendation letters from referees (optional), and hard copy of preprints/reprints of three best research publications.
Send the completed application by post to the Registrar, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore-756089, Odisha.
Send the application by email to [email protected] on or before 28 October 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Selection and Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated through e-mail for interview. No separate hard copy of interview call letter will be dispatched. For the post of Research Associate, the short listed candidates will be asked for a presentation of maximum 10 slides containing 50% their research work and 50% the work to be done in FMU followed by personal appearance before the selection committee.
