Tezpur University — Department of Food Engineering and Technology
| Application Start | 10 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
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| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | B.Tech/M.Tech/Integrated M.Tech/M.Sc in Food Engineering, Biotechnology, or related fields with valid GATE/NET or equivalent qualification. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 28 years (relaxation as per Govt of India rules) |
| Salary | Rs. 37,000/- per month plus admissible HRA |
| Application Fee | NIL |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on academic credentials and relevant experience followed by a personal interview. |
Tezpur University has issued a formal recruitment notification for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the Department of Food Engineering and Technology. This contractual role is part of an ongoing project ending in March 2029. Interested candidates must submit their application via email before the designated deadline of 2026-06-25.
| Post | Total Vacancy | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 | Rs. 37,000 + HRA |
Candidates must possess a B.Tech, M.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, or M.Sc in Food Process Engineering, Food Engineering and Technology, Biotechnology, or closely related engineering fields as specified in the official notification. Additionally, candidates are required to have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET), GATE, or an equivalent national-level examination conducted by central government agencies (e.g., DST, DBT, ICAR, ICMR, DRDO).
The maximum age limit for applicants is 28 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per current Government of India norms for reserved categories.
Eligible candidates should follow these steps to ensure their application is processed:
Warning: Ensure that all documents are legible and attached before the 2026-06-25 deadline. Emails received after the cut-off time will be summarily rejected.
No, there is no application fee for this recruitment process.
Selection is based on a review of academic credentials (10th, 12th, UG, PG), research experience, and performance in a personal interview conducted in blended mode.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email regarding the schedule and mode of the personal interview.
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