Lucknow University Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Geology, University of Lucknow has invited applications from Indian nationals for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in an ANRF-ARG funded research project, at a monthly fellowship of 37000 plus 20% HRA, for “5 year or termination of project”. The essential qualification is First Class M.Sc./M.Tech in Geology/Applied Geology, and the age must not exceed 28 years as on date of advertisement. Applications are made through a Google Form, and the last date for form submission is 15 November 2026.

University of Lucknow Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee or the interview date.

About the Department and Project

The post is in the Department of Geology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007. It is a research project funded by ANRF-ARG, with Dr. Shashi Ranjan Rai, Assistant Professor, Department of Geology, as Principal Investigator. The project studies the tectonothermal evolution of the Gianbul Dome in the NW Himalaya.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian nationals may apply for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post.

Educational Qualification

The notice does not state a NET or GATE requirement or any experience requirement. The application form has a section for qualifying examinations (CSIR/UGC/NET/GATE/GPAT/Others), professional experience, research publications and awards, patents and prizes. For the full eligibility conditions, refer to the official notification.

Age Limit

The age must be not exceeding 28 years as on date of advertisement. Age relaxation for reserved categories is “as per GOI rules”; the notice gives no category-wise figures.

Pay and Tenure

The selected candidate will be required to stay and carry out field work from time to time during the tenure of the project. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

How to Apply for University of Lucknow Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Applications are made through the online application (Google Form), and the last date for form submission is 15 November 2026. The notice gives these steps:

1. Fill the attached application form (JRF position in an ANRF Project “ANRF/ARG/2025/007142/EAS”), paste the applicant photograph and sign it.
2. Open the Google Form link given in the notice.
3. Enter the required information.
4. Upload the filled and signed form.
5. Upload all relevant documents with a short CV.

The candidate must provide a valid email id in the application. The application form asks for personal details, education starting from matriculation, qualifying examinations, professional experience, research publications, awards, patents and prizes, any other relevant information, and a signed declaration.

Enquiries can be directed to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Shashi Ranjan Rai, Assistant Professor, Department of Geology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226007 (Email: [email protected], [email protected]).

Documents named in the notice

• Filled and signed application form with passport-size photograph
• All relevant documents
• Short CV

Selection and Interview

In case of a large number of applicants, the applications would be screened. Merely possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure that a candidate will be called for interview. Candidates will be informed by email about the interview date, and the original certificates and documents will be verified at the time of interview.

Important Instructions

• The applicant is responsible for the authenticity of the information, other documents and photograph submitted.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
• A valid email id is required, because the interview date is communicated by email.
• The selected candidate must stay and carry out field work from time to time during the project tenure.

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