Berhampur University JRF/Project Associate Recruitment 2026

Berhampur University is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I in the P.G. Department of Botany under an ANRF (SERB-SURE) research project funded by DST, Government of India. If you have an M.Sc in Botany, Life Science, Bioscience, Marine Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology or allied biological sciences, you can attend the walk-in interview. The walk-in is on 20 May 2026 at 11:30 AM. The stipend is Rs. 37,000 per month + 9% HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates, and Rs. 30,000 + 9% HRA for others.

Berhampur University Botany JRF and Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur has released a walk-in notification (No. 05/BOT/SERB-SURE-MJ/BU/2026 dated 13 May 2026) for 1 position of JRF or Project Associate-I. The post is for the research project titled "Unraveling the autophagy-inducing potential of Ulvan from Ulva compressa to inhibit oral carcinogenesis via autophagic degradation of NRF2 to induce programmed and regulated cell death modalities." The Principal Investigator is Dr. Mrutyunjay Jena. This is a walk-in-interview based selection — no written exam. Freshers with M.Sc and NET/GATE qualified candidates are welcome.

Vacancy and Project Details

• Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I
• Number of Positions: 1
• Funding Agency: ANRF (SERB-SURE), DST, Government of India
• Tenure: 8 months (purely temporary) and co-terminus with the project and/or until funds are available
• Project Title: Unraveling the autophagy-inducing potential of Ulvan from Ulva compressa to inhibit oral carcinogenesis via autophagic degradation of NRF2

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• You must have an M.Sc in Botany, Life Science, Bioscience, Marine Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology or any allied biological sciences
• You need a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale
• You should have qualified CSIR-UGC-NET (Assistant Professorship) / CSIR-UGC-NET (Category-III) or GATE for the JRF position

Selection Path Based on Qualification

• Candidates with CSIR-UGC-NET / GATE will be selected for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• Candidates without NET/GATE will be selected for Project Associate-I

Salary / Fellowship

• JRF (with CSIR-UGC-NET / GATE): Rs. 37,000 per month + 9% HRA
• Project Associate-I (without NET/GATE): Rs. 30,000 per month + 9% HRA
• The fellowship is paid as per ANRF (SERB-SURE) project norms

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is purely walk-in interview based:

1. Walk-in Interview: Held on 20 May 2026 at 11:30 AM at P.G. Department of Botany, Berhampur University
2. Document Verification: Original certificates and mark sheets must be produced before the selection committee at the time of interview

How to Apply

1. Download the application form (Annexure-I) from the official Berhampur University recruitment page at buodisha.edu.in/recruitment
2. Fill in the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, NET/GATE details, experience and publications
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all certificates and mark sheets
4. Carry the filled application form, original certificates and mark sheets to the walk-in venue
5. Report at P.G. Department of Botany, Berhampur University on 20 May 2026 at 11:30 AM
6. For any queries, contact Dr. Mrutyunjay Jena at mrutyunjay.jena@gmail.com or mobile 7978478950

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 20 May 2026
• Walk-in Time: 11:30 AM
• Venue: P.G. Department of Botany, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur - 760007

Note: No travelling or other allowances are admissible for attending the interview. Selected candidates will not be permitted to claim any regular or part-time appointments in this or any other institute during the project tenure.

• Carry out research work on autophagy-inducing potential of Ulvan from Ulva compressa
• Perform laboratory experiments related to oral carcinogenesis and NRF2 autophagic degradation
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, observations and results
• Prepare progress reports and contribute to research publications
• Assist the Principal Investigator with day-to-day project activities
• Handle laboratory equipment and chemicals as per safety protocols
• Present research findings in lab meetings and contribute to manuscript writing