CURAJ Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

• M.Sc. in Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
• A valid NET-JRF, GATE or NET qualification is required for appointment as JRF.
• Experience in synthetic Organic or Inorganic Chemistry is desirable.

• Read the official notification and check the qualifications for the position.
• Prepare your CV and educational certificates from Class 10 onwards.
• Address the application to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Chandrakanta Dash, and use the application email address given in the official notification.
• Use the email subject: "Application for the position of JRF/Project Associate-I under ANRF-ARG Project".
• Email the application and supporting documents on or before 30 November 2026.

Research opportunity at CURAJ

Central University of Rajasthan has announced one contractual Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I position in the Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy. The notice is dated 30 October 2026, and applications are accepted by email until 30 November 2026.

The appointment supports the ANRF-funded Advanced Research Grant project titled “Rational Design and Development of Earth-abundant Iron-based Catalysts for Sustainable Borylation”. Its grant reference is ANRF/ARG/2025/001565/CS, and the Principal Investigator is Dr. Chandrakanta Dash, Assistant Professor in the department.

Who can apply

The essential academic requirement is an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry with at least 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA. For the JRF appointment, applicants must additionally have a valid NET-JRF, GATE or NET qualification. Working experience in synthetic Organic or Inorganic Chemistry is desirable. Age eligibility is governed by ANRF norms; the notice does not provide a numerical age limit.

Submitting the email application

• Prepare a CV and educational certificates covering Class 10 onwards.
• Address the application to Dr. Chandrakanta Dash and obtain the application email address from the official notification.
• Enter “Application for the position of JRF/Project Associate-I under ANRF-ARG Project” as the subject.
• Send the application with its supporting documents no later than 30 November 2026.

Interview and appointment conditions

Only shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview. It will take place in the Department of Chemistry at the university campus, with the date communicated separately. Candidates will not receive TA/DA for attending. Original mark sheets and relevant educational certificates of the selected candidate will be checked before the position is offered.

The initial tenure is one year from appointment, with any extension dependent on performance and available funds. Monthly remuneration is Rs. 37,000 plus HRA for JRF and Rs. 31,000 plus HRA for Project Associate-I. After receiving the appointment letter, the selected candidate must report in person at the university for the fellowship to become effective.