Organization Details
- Organization Name (English): School of Biotechnology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- Organization Name (Hindi): जैव प्रौद्योगिकी स्कूल, विज्ञान संस्थान, बनारस हिन्दू विश्वविद्यालय (बीएचयू)
Designation
- English: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) under DBT Project
- Hindi: कनिष्ठ अनुसंधान फेलोशिप (जेआरएफ) डीबीटी परियोजना के अंतर्गत
Location
- City: Varanasi
- State: Uttar Pradesh
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 221005
- Street Address: School of Biotechnology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University
Salary and Employment
- Base Salary: As per DBT norms of fellowship
- Employment Type: Temporary (Project-based, initially 12 months, extendable up to 2 years based on performance)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30 August 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 21 September 2025, 5:00 PM IST |
Application Process
Candidates must submit their applications on plain paper with the following details:
- Name, permanent and correspondence address, telephone number, and email address
- Educational qualifications (from high school onwards)
- Attested copies of mark sheets and certificates
- Details of research or professional experience
Applications should be sent to:
School of Biotechnology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221005
Email: malkhey@bhu.ac.in
Subject line: “Application for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) under DBT project”
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
- M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or Zoology with at least 55% marks
- Qualified JRF/NET or GATE
- Good academic record
Desirable Qualifications
- Preference for candidates with CSIR/NET-JRF, NET-LS, or GATE in Biological Sciences
- Experience in Cancer Biology, Enzymology (recombinant protein expression in mammalian systems), or Systems Biology
- Strong expertise in molecular biology techniques
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: 28 years
- Relaxation: 5 years for female/SC/ST/physically handicapped candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates
Reservation Details
Age relaxation benefits are provided as per Government of India rules. No specific quota is mentioned.
Application Fees
No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email
- Interview will be conducted
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview
Contact Information
School of Biotechnology, Institute of Science, BHU, Varanasi – 221005
Email: malkhey@bhu.ac.in
Additional Information
- Project Title: Structural and functional characterization of human CHST11 and CHST13 sulfotransferases involved in the regulation of Metastasis and Chemosensitivity of human Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- DBT Project File Number: BT/PR31156/MED/30/2019
- DBT Sanction Order Date: 05 October 2023
- Nature of Position: Purely temporary and co-terminus with the project
Official Links
- Official Website: https://www.bhu.ac.in
- Official Notification: View Notification Here





