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DU South Campus JRF Recruitment 2026: CSIR Project in Microbiology

University of Delhi Recruitment

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position purely on a contractual basis (co-terminus with the project) in a CSIR-funded research project at the Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi, South Campus.

Project Summary

The position is available under the CSIR-funded research project titled “Investigating the functional role of Leishmania donovani SET21 protein”. The project is scheduled to terminate in September 2027.

Job Overview

  • Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
  • Number of Posts: 1 (One)
  • Research Area: Microbiology / Molecular and Cell Biology
  • Location: Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110021
  • Emoluments: Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA per month

Eligibility & Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

  • M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences OR B.S. (4 years programme) / Integrated BS-MS / B.Pharm / MBBS / B.E. / B.Tech in Biotechnology or an equivalent degree in any branch of Life Sciences, with a minimum of 55% marks.
  • Candidate must be NET or GATE qualified.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Candidates with prior experience in Microbiology laboratory work will be preferred.

Age Limit:

  • Maximum 28 years as on the date of application.
  • Age relaxation of up to 5 years is applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, women, and physically handicapped categories.

Job Description

The duties associated with the JRF position include the execution of molecular and cell biology experiments for the CSIR-funded project. The appointment will be purely contractual and co-terminus with the project.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their completed applications on plain paper along with:

  • Detailed Bio-data (including email address for correspondence)
  • Self-attested copies of mark sheets
  • Relevant qualification certificates

Completed applications should reach the following address:

Prof. Swati Saha
Department of Microbiology
University of Delhi, South Campus
Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110021

Note: Only candidates meeting the required criteria will be called for an interview.

Last Date to Apply

4th November 2026

Official Notification & Apply Link

For complete details, please refer to the official advertisement notification: Download Official Notification PDF