CURAJ’s Senior Research Fellow Window Shuts Today — Here’s Who Qualifies

The Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) has opened applications for a single Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post at its Bandarsindri campus in Ajmer — and the window closes today, 12 July 2026.

Candidates need a postgraduate M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Botany, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Genetics, or an equivalent field, scoring at least 60 percent marks or CGPA. A CSIR-UGC NET, UGC NET (Lectureship-eligible), and/or valid GATE qualification is also required, together with a minimum of two years of relevant Research & Development experience.

The application process is entirely online, through curaj.ac.in. CURAJ has noted that with just one post available, competition is likely to be significant, and has recommended applying early to avoid technical glitches close to the deadline.

This SRF role is a temporary, project-linked position — consistent with how CURAJ structures its research fellowships across Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, Research Associate, and Project Assistant postings tied to government-funded research in departments such as Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Science.

The fellowship amount depends on the sponsoring agency’s norms — CSIR, UGC, DBT, DST, or ICAR, depending on the project — with House Rent Allowance admissible per applicable rules; CURAJ states such positions typically carry no application fee, but candidates should confirm this in the notification.

Selection involves screening applications against eligibility criteria, shortlisting by academic record and experience, an interview or personal discussion, and document verification of the selected candidate — CURAJ has clarified that minimum eligibility alone does not guarantee an interview call.