AIIMS Raebareli Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

The walk-in interview for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post is on 20 November 2026, with reporting at 10:00 AM at the Department of Physiology, 2nd Floor, Medical College Block, AIIMS Raebareli (Munshiganj, Raebareli – 229405, Uttar Pradesh). The Department of Physiology (Integrative Neurophysiology Lab) of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has invited Indian nationals for one temporary, purely contractual JRF post in a CSIR-HRDG funded project, at Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years plus HRA as admissible under CSIR norms.

AIIMS Raebareli Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

About AIIMS Raebareli

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, located at Munshiganj, Raebareli. The post is in its Department of Physiology (Integrative Neurophysiology Lab). It serves the research project “Aspartame and Neurotoxicity: A Neurobiology and Translational Genomics Study”, funded by CSIR-HRDG, New Delhi under the CSIR-HRDG Research Scheme (File No. 60(0126)/26/EMR-II).

Posts and Eligibility

One Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post has been sanctioned. The project is led by Dr. Arbind Kumar Choudhary, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, AIIMS Raebareli (Principal Investigator). The Co-PIs are Dr. Sanjay Yadav, Prof and HOD, Department of Biochemistry, AIIMS Raebareli, and Dr. Prem N. Yadav, Principal Scientist, CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow.

The notice lists a valid CSIR-UGC NET (LS) and GATE qualification as “(Desirable)”. The documents list asks for a valid CSIR-UGC NET (JRF) certificate or scorecard.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age limit for JRF is not more than 28 years, as per the revised CSIR JRF-NET guidelines (w.e.f. 01.03.2023). The notice prints no date for counting age. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), women and physically handicapped (PwD) candidates.

Fellowship and Upgradation

The JRF fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years, plus HRA as admissible under CSIR norms. On Ph.D. registration within two years and satisfactory assessment by the Expert Committee, the fellow may be upgraded to SRF at Rs. 42,000/- per month from the third year. The notice says upgradation is subject to Ph.D. registration and assessment by a three-member Expert Committee. No application fee applies: the notice lists the fee as Nil.

Project Tenure

The project tenure is 36 months from the date of commencement. The fellowship is co-terminus with the project and the post is purely temporary.

AIIMS Raebareli Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Job Description

The notice describes the work as full-time work on the project, covering:

• Animal handling and neuro-behavioural studies
• Molecular biology techniques (RNA/DNA extraction, RT-PCR, western blot, immunohistochemistry)
• Cognitive and EEG/ERP assessments
• Sample collection and storage
• Data entry and analysis
• Coordination with CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow, and report writing

What to Bring

The notice says interested candidates with the stated eligibility can appear directly for the walk-in interview. The documents to bring are:

1. Filled CSIR Form-G application (given on page 4 of the notice)
2. Photo identity proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ Voter ID card/ PAN card/ Passport)
3. Address proof
4. Proof of date of birth (10th Certificate/ Birth certificate)
5. One recent passport size photograph
6. Relevant mark sheets and certificates (10th, 12th, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree)
7. Valid CSIR-UGC NET (JRF) certificate / scorecard
8. Category certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS/PwD), if applicable
9. Experience certificates clearly showing date of joining and relieving, if any

Original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies must be produced. Without them the candidate will not be allowed to participate in the interview. A candidate already in service must submit a No Objection Certificate from the present employer at the time of interview.

CSIR Form-G

Form-G is the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research application form for Junior/Senior Research Fellowships under a CSIR Research Scheme. It asks for:

• Name, present and permanent address, date of birth, nationality and father’s/husband’s name
• Whether the applicant belongs to SC/ST/OBC, with the certificate enclosed
• Educational qualifications from Bachelor’s degree onwards, in a table of degree, university, subject, year of passing, division/grade and marks %
• Whether registered for a higher degree, or proposing to register
• Research or teaching experience, previous research fellowships, and publications with reprints or copies attached
• A signed declaration that the candidate will work whole time on the research under the Principal Investigator

The form also has an attestation section for the Principal Investigator and the Head of the Institution.

Important Instructions

• Selection and appointment are strictly as per CSIR-HRDG guidelines for JRF through CSIR-UGC NET. The appointment is subject to approval of CSIR-HRDG, New Delhi, and the fellowship is paid only from the date of joining after receipt of such approval.
• Permission to appear in the selection process does not approve a candidate’s eligibility. The candidate may be disqualified at the time of document verification if essential eligibility criteria are not fulfilled, and misinformation can lead to legal action.
• The prescribed qualification is minimum, and possessing it does not entitle a candidate to selection.
• The award does not give any right to regular appointment or permanent absorption in AIIMS Raebareli, CSIR or CSIR-CDRI. CSIR-HRDG has no liability for the fellowship beyond the project duration.
• The candidate is expected to register for the Ph.D. programme within two years of joining, as per CSIR guidelines.
• The fellowship may be terminated at any time on unsatisfactory performance or as per CSIR norms. The appointee may be required to give 30 days’ notice or salary in lieu.
• Leave and other service conditions follow CSIR fellowship rules as amended from time to time. No hostel or other accommodation will be provided by the Institute or Principal Investigator.
• No travelling or other allowances are paid for the interview or for joining. Canvassing of any kind leads to disqualification.
• The candidate may be required to work at AIIMS Raebareli and at the collaborating CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow, as per project requirements.
• The candidate should not have been convicted by any Court of Law. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected, and the competent authority’s decision on selection is final.
• The Competent Authority reserves the right to amend, cancel or change the advertisement in whole or in part. Updates, including the interview date, result and joining, will be displayed on the AIIMS Raebareli website, with no individual intimation. Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the Court of Law at Raebareli.

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