MNNIT Allahabad Junior Research Fellow Biotechnology Recruitment 2026Out

• A master's degree, such as M.Sc., M. Pharm or M. Tech, in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry or another relevant branch, with at least 60% marks.
• A valid GATE, NET or equivalent national-level examination score is required.
• Practical experience in animal cell culture and molecular biology techniques is desirable.

• Read the official notification and complete its prescribed application form.
• Enclose copies of the required supporting documents.
• Post the application to Research & Consultancy Cell, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj-211004.
• The instructions specify the envelope wording as “Application for the post of Project Assistant (on contract) in the Research Project”; check this wording in the official notification because the advertised vacancy is for Junior Research Fellow.
• Email a soft copy to Dr. Ekta Srivastava using the email address provided in the official notification.
• Ensure the application reaches the institute by 18 November 2026; the instructions also describe submission within 21 days of advertisement publication.

About the recruitment

MNNIT Allahabad is recruiting one Junior Research Fellow in Biotechnology for a contractual research position at Allahabad, Prayagraj. The consolidated monthly fellowship is Rs. 37,000. Engagement is initially for one year, and any extension will depend on performance.

Eligibility at a glance

Applicants must hold a master's degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry or another relevant branch with a minimum of 60% marks. The listed degree examples include M.Sc., M. Pharm and M. Tech. A valid GATE, NET or equivalent national-level examination score is also required. Hands-on work with animal cell culture and molecular biology techniques is desirable rather than a separately stated essential qualification.

For General and EWS applicants, the upper age limit is 28 years on the closing date. The specified relaxation is three years for OBC non-creamy-layer candidates and five years for SC, ST, PH and women candidates.

Application submission

Use the prescribed form included in the notification and attach the supporting records. The postal destination is Research & Consultancy Cell, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj-211004. Applications must arrive by 18 November 2026. The instructions also refer to submission within 21 days of the advertisement's publication.

A soft copy must additionally be emailed to Dr. Ekta Srivastava using the address in the official notification. Although the advertised post is Junior Research Fellow, the supplied envelope instruction refers to “Project Assistant (on contract)”. Check the official notification for that instruction before dispatch.

Shortlisting and interview documents

Selection involves shortlisting against merit and project requirements, followed by an interview. Shortlisted applicants will receive interview-date information by email. They must attend with an updated CV, original mark sheets and certificates, and attested photocopies. No travel or daily allowance will be paid for the interview.

The application enclosures include birth-date proof, academic records and applicable category, examination-score, experience, publication and employer permission documents. Applicants remain responsible for the authenticity of the information, documents and photographs they submit.