BHU Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – ANRF Project

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi, funded project in the Department of Physics, Banaras Hindu University (BHU). The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project, sanctioned for a total duration of three years.

Job Summary & Details

Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Research Area: “A study on the design and optimization of Supercell Phononic crystals for low frequency vibration reduction” (Project Code no. P-07/1379)
Location: Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221005
Remuneration: Rs. 37,000 per month for the 1st and 2nd year, and Rs. 42,000 per month for the 3rd year. HRA will be provided as per university rules.
Duration: 3 years (Temporary and co-terminus with the project)

Eligibility & Qualifications

Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Physics with a minimum of 55% marks and must have qualified NET/GATE examinations.
Desirable Qualification: Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in Photonic/Phononic crystals, COMSOL Multiphysics, and MATLAB.
Age Limit: Upper age limit is 28 years. Age relaxation up to 5 years is available for SC/ST, female, and physically challenged candidates, and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates. All other things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per G.O.I. rules.

Job Description

The appointed Junior Research Fellow will work on the research project focused on the design and optimization of Supercell Phononic crystals aimed at low-frequency vibration reduction under the Principal Investigator, Prof. Surendra Prasad, Department of Physics, BHU.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare an application (soft copy) on plain paper providing the following details:

Name, permanent and correspondence address, father’s and mother’s names, mobile number, and email address.
Educational qualification details starting from High School (Xth) onwards.
Self-attested photocopies of marksheets and certificates (Xth, XIIth, UG, PG, NET/GATE).
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and supporting documents detailing past research work experience (if any).

All documents must be compiled into a single PDF file and submitted to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Surendra Prasad, Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, via email at prasads@bhu.ac.in.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email. Original testimonials must be presented at the time of the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Dates & Apply Link

Last Date to Apply: October 28, 2026 (within 21 days of the advertisement date 07-10-2026)
Email Application Link: Send application PDF to prasads@bhu.ac.in