NIPER Raebareli Junior Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

• Applicants must be Indian citizens resident in Uttar Pradesh and meet the prescribed CSTUP eligibility criteria.
• Applicants need an M.Sc., M.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., B.E., B.Tech. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline, with first class in graduation and postgraduation examinations as applicable under CSTUP guidelines.
• NET, GATE or GPAT qualification and relevant research experience are desirable.

• Download the notification and complete and sign the application proforma on page 2, including the requested photo.
• Attach an updated CV, self-attested mark sheets and certificates, proof of date of birth, proof of Uttar Pradesh residence or domicile, and relevant supporting documents.
• Email the application to the Principal Investigator using the address in the notification, with the subject “Application for JRA-CSTUP Project 7701”.
• Submit the application by 22 November 2026.

Recruitment overview

NIPER Raebareli’s Department of Biotechnology is recruiting one Junior Research Assistant for a project funded by the Council of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh. The project concerns the development and validation of DNA aptamers targeting tau protein aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease. The advertisement number is NIPER-R/BT/2026/CSTUP-JRA/01.

The appointment is temporary and initially for one year. An extension depends on satisfactory performance, funding and the sanctioned three-year project duration. The position does not give the holder a claim to regular employment or continuation in another project.

Eligibility and fellowship

Applicants must be Indian citizens resident in Uttar Pradesh. The listed qualifications include relevant M.Sc., M.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Pharm., M.V.Sc., B.E., B.Tech. or equivalent degrees. First class in graduation and postgraduation is required as applicable under CSTUP guidelines. Candidates should check the notification for discipline-specific requirements.

The maximum age is 28 years on 01 April 2026. Age relaxation follows applicable CSTUP guidelines. NET, GATE or GPAT qualification is desirable, as is research experience in areas such as molecular biology, aptamers, protein aggregation or relevant assays.

The consolidated monthly fellowship is ₹25,000 for the first two years and ₹28,000 for the third year.

Application and interview

Complete and sign the proforma on page 2 of the notification and include a photo. Attach an updated CV, self-attested mark sheets and certificates, date-of-birth proof, Uttar Pradesh domicile or residence proof, and relevant supporting documents. Email the application to the Principal Investigator by 22 November 2026, using the subject “Application for JRA-CSTUP Project 7701”. Check the notification for the email address.

Shortlisting considers qualifications, academic record and project suitability. The interview is scheduled for 26 November 2026 from 11 am at the NIPER Raebareli transit campus, Lucknow. Shortlisted candidates will receive arrangements by email and must produce original documents for verification. No TA/DA will be paid.