University of Hyderabad JRF and SRF Recruitment 2026

• Applicants must be Indian nationals.
• Both posts require a first-class M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Nanoscience, Materials Science or a related field from a recognized institute or university.
• Experience in experimental optics and ultrafast lasers, or knowledge of laser ablation, Raman spectroscopy and SERS, is desirable. Relevant prior experience receives preference.

• Read the official notification and prepare an application on plain paper or in the attached Form B.
• Include the post, notification number and date, personal and educational details, experience, and names and complete postal addresses of two referees. Form B also asks for a recent photograph and a signed declaration.
• Prepare a CV covering education, experience, publications, awards and references, and enclose self-attested copies of supporting certificates.
• Email the application to either address given in the official notification so it is received by 5 PM on 24 November 2026.

About the recruitment

The School of Physics at the University of Hyderabad has announced one Junior Research Fellow and one Senior Research Fellow position. The posts are for the project “SERS-based Detection of Trace Explosives: A Prototype Development”. The project is described as an ANRF research project, while the notification heading calls it a DRDO project. The advertisement number is UH/PHY/DRDO/SVR/JRF-SRF-Advt/2026.

Eligibility and fellowship

Indian nationals with a first-class M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Nanoscience, Materials Science or a related field from a recognized institute or university can apply. Experience in experimental optics and ultrafast lasers, as well as knowledge of laser ablation, Raman spectroscopy and SERS, is desirable. Relevant experience will receive preference.

The JRF fellowship is Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years, as applicable to scholars selected with GATE, CSIR-UGC NET or another specified national-level examination qualification. The SRF fellowship is Rs. 42,000 plus applicable HRA for scholars with two years of project or research experience after M.Sc. HRA, where applicable, follows ANRF/DRDO norms.

The notice states maximum ages of 28/32 years but does not identify the figure for each post. Relaxation is provided under ANRF norms; no relaxation amounts are specified.

Application and selection

Applications must arrive by 5 PM on 24 November 2026. Candidates may use plain paper or the attached Form B and should consult the notification for the email addresses. Include the post and notification details, qualifications, experience and two referees’ names and complete postal addresses. Form B also asks for a recent photograph and signed declaration. A CV and self-attested supporting certificates must be enclosed.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online, with eligible candidates informed of the schedule by email. Requests to change the interview date or time will not be accepted.

Appointment terms

The appointment is temporary for one year from joining and may be extended based on performance until 18 August 2029. Selected candidates must join immediately after receiving the offer. No TA/DA is payable for attending the written test or interview or for joining.