The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has announced an opening for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a government funded research project. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from Biotechnology and Life Sciences backgrounds who wish to pursue research in molecular biology and genetics.
About the Project
- Project Title: Mechanistic insights on long non-coding RNA (lncRNA)-mediated ceRNA network in fetal hemoglobin regulation
- Department: School of Medical Science and Technology
- Project Code: R/MNC
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Nishant Chakravorty
- Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), established under the ANRF Act, 2023
Position Details
- Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Number of Post: 01
- Monthly Salary: Up to ₹37,000 (based on qualification and experience)
- Tenure: 12 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier
- Application Fee: Not applicable
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications (Any one of the following):
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M.Tech/M.E. in Biotechnology, Life Science, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Zoology, or Physiology
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CGPA ≥ 8.0 / 10 or Marks ≥ 75%
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M.Sc. in the above-mentioned fields
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CGPA ≥ 8.0 / 10 or Marks ≥ 75% and valid NET/GATE score
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B.Tech in the above fields
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CGPA ≥ 8.5 / 10 or Marks ≥ 80% and valid NET/GATE score
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Selection Requirement
Candidates must be selected through any of the following national-level exams:
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CSIR/UGC NET, GATE, or examinations conducted by DST, DBT, DRDO, ICAR, ICMR, IITs, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 28 years (as on the last date of application)
- Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Visually Handicapped/Female candidates
Important Dates
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Last Date to Apply: September 30, 2025
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online through the IIT Kharagpur portal. Click Here
- If an application fee is applicable later, it can be paid via RTGS/NEFT/Net Banking to the following account:
| Bank Name | State Bank of India (Branch Code: 00202) |
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| Account Name | IIT SRIC-OM Account |
| Account Number | 39502115210 |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0000202 |
| SWIFT Code | SBININBB339 |
- Note: Mention the UTR/Transaction ID in the application form after payment.
- Important Note
- Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for an interview.
- Final selection will be based on screening and interview performance.
Date : 5 October 2025 (onwards)
Time : 7 PM to 9 PM
Fee : Rs. 3999
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