Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University JRF Recruitment 2026
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University), Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand, through the Department of Geography, School of Earth Science, has released an official advertisement dated 06 February 2026 inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). The recruitment is under a UCOST sponsored research project titled “Community-Based Springshed Management in Kedar Valley of Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand.”
Organization Details
| Organization Name | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University) |
| Department | Department of Geography, School of Earth Science |
| City | Srinagar (Garhwal) |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 246174 |
| Street Address | Department of Geography, School of Earth Science,
HNB Garhwal University, Chauras Campus,
Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand – 246174, India |
| Official Website | https://www.hnbgu.ac.in |
| File Number | UCOST-RND/54/2025-UCOST-DPT/03/28516 dated 03/10/2025 |
Post Details
| Designation | Number of Posts | Base Salary | Employment Type | Project Duration |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 (One) | Rs. 12,000 per month | Temporary / Project Based | 18 Months |
The position is purely temporary. The initial appointment will be for one year, extendable up to 1.5 years or until completion of the project based on performance.
The selected candidate may be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program as per institute eligibility, rules, and statutes.
Eligibility Criteria
- MA/M.Sc. in Geography or Earth Sciences.
- Minimum 60% marks in the concerned subject.
- Candidates with knowledge of hydrology, geology, and water quality analysis will be preferred.
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 06 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Application | 25 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Interview | Tentatively in the last week of February 2026 (Hybrid Mode) |
Application Process
- Download and fill the prescribed application proforma attached with the advertisement.
- Send the completed application form along with Biodata/CV and scanned certificates via email.
- Email ID for submission: dksharmabhu@gmail.com
- Subject Line of Email must be: Application for the Post of Junior Research Fellow under UCOST Funded Project
- Files must be in PDF format and named as:
- YourName_Application form
- YourName_CV.pdf
- YourName_Certificates.pdf
- All testimonials (mark sheets, degree certificates, experience certificates, JRF/NET/Other certificates, valid identity proof, etc.) must be combined in a single compressed (zip/rar) file and sent via email.
- The CV should clearly include contact details (address, mobile number, email ID), date of birth, qualifications, research experience, and publication details (if any).
Selection Process
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project requirements.
- Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting.
- Interview will be conducted in hybrid mode (online/offline).
- Exact interview date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email only.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview in physical mode.
- Candidates already employed must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
Application Fees
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation Details
No specific reservation details are mentioned in the official notification.
Helpline and Contact Information
| Name | Prof. M. S. Panwar |
| Designation | Principal Investigator – UCOST Project |
| Email | mohanpanwar310@yahoo.in |
| Contact Number | +91-9412079068 |
| Name | Dr. Dhiraj Kumar Sharma |
| Designation | Co-Principal Investigator – UCOST Project |
| Email | dksharmabhu@gmail.com |
| Contact Number | +91-9452441529 |
