BHU Raja Jwala Prasad PDF Recruitment 2026 — 32 Vacancies

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is hiring 32 Post-Doctoral Fellows under the Raja Jwala Prasad Post-Doctoral Fellowship (RJP-PDF) scheme across departments in Varanasi. If you have a PhD in a relevant subject and at least 2 published papers in Q1/Q2 or Scopus/Web of Science journals, you can apply offline by post. The last date for your application to reach BHU is 21 August 2026. You will get a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 60,000 per month plus HRA.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Raja Jwala Prasad Post-Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026 - 32 Posts

BHU, recognized by the Ministry of Education as an Institution of Eminence, has released Advertisement No. SRICC/RJP-PDF/2026-27 inviting applications for 32 one-year Post-Doctoral Fellow positions spread across Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Economics, and Medical Science departments. Each position is tied to a specific faculty mentor, and one additional post (RJP-019 in Anatomy, Institute of Medical Science) is being re-advertised for a remaining 9-month term after the earlier selected candidate resigned — this post needs experience in advanced molecular biology techniques such as Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), CGH Array, and Sanger sequencing, so it could be a faster route into the fellowship if your background matches. You will get access to BHU's Central Discovery Centre, which has cutting-edge equipment like FACS, Flow Cytometer, High-Resolution FE-SEM, and a 600 MHz NMR system — a strong pick for researchers who want serious lab infrastructure to support their post-doctoral work. This scale of recruitment is fairly uncommon for a single university's postdoctoral scheme in India, giving you a choice of 32 different research tracks to apply for in one round, spanning pure sciences, life sciences, medical research, and social sciences.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

The 32 posts are spread across 12 broad departments/institutes at BHU, with Physics and Zoology carrying the most openings this year:

• Physics: 7 posts
• Zoology: 5 posts
• Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development: 4 posts
• Institute of Medical Science (Anatomy, Microbiology, Surgical Oncology, Experimental Medicine): 4 posts
• Botany: 3 posts
• Chemistry: 3 posts
• Mathematics: 1 post
• Geography: 1 post
• Geology: 1 post
• Biochemistry: 1 post
• Bioinformatics: 1 post
• Economics: 1 post

Each post has its own specific PhD subject requirement tied to the mentor's research area — check the full notification for the exact post code you are eligible for.

Who Can Apply?

• PhD Degree: You must hold a PhD from an Indian University/Institute with a NIRF ranking up to 50 (overall or in the relevant subject area), OR from a university ranked in the top 500 globally (QS or THE rankings), OR from an Institution of National Importance.
• Publications: You need at least 2 research papers published in Q1 or Q2 journals, or in SCOPUS/Web of Science indexed journals.
• Subject Match: Your PhD subject must match the specific mentor/department requirement for the post code you choose (see Vacancy Breakdown above).

For example, RJP-051 (Botany, Mahila Mahavidyalaya) needs an M.Sc in Botany/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology with expertise in cyanobacteria research, while RJP-081 (Centre for Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences) needs a PhD in Mathematics or Physics with research experience in Cosmology. Other posts cover specializations like plant molecular biology, cancer biology, atmospheric science, nuclear physics, quantum dot synthesis, and environmental chemistry — so read the post code list in the official notification carefully before deciding which mentor's project best matches your research background and publication record.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 60,000 per month.
• You will also get House Rent Allowance (HRA) of Rs. 10,000 per month.
• A yearly contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 (paid on a pro-rata basis) is provided for research-related expenses like consumables, travel to conferences, and lab supplies.

Selection Process

Selection for the RJP-PDF is based on the following:

1. Eligibility Screening: Your application is screened based on your PhD institute's ranking, your subject match with the mentor's department, and your research publication record in Q1/Q2 or Scopus/Web of Science journals.
2. Document Verification: You must submit self-attested copies of your PhD certificate, mark sheets, and publication list along with your application for the mentor and SRICC office to verify.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application format from the BHU SRICC recruitment notice.
2. Fill in your personal, educational, and research details, and clearly mention the post code (e.g., RJP-051) you are applying for.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your PhD certificate, mark sheets, and publication list.
4. Send your completed application by post to The Professor Incharge, Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy Cell, Room No. F-10, Central Office Annexe, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221005, Uttar Pradesh.
5. Make sure your application reaches this address by 21 August 2026.

Fellowship Terms

• The RJP-PDF fellowship is valid for 12 months from your date of joining (the re-advertised RJP-019 post runs for the remaining 9 months of its original term).
• You will carry the official title of Raja Jwala Prasad Post-Doctoral Fellow during your tenure at BHU.
• You are expected to publish your research work in Q1, Q2, or SCOPUS/Web of Science listed journals during the fellowship period, using the university's advanced lab facilities.
• If selected, you will need to relocate to Varanasi for the duration of your fellowship and work primarily out of your mentor's laboratory or department.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by post): 21 August 2026

• Conduct independent research on the assigned project under your mentor's guidance
• Use advanced lab equipment such as FACS, NMR, and mass spectrometry systems for experiments
• Analyze research data and prepare it for publication
• Publish your findings in Q1/Q2 or Scopus/Web of Science indexed journals
• Assist your mentor's department with ongoing research projects and lab work
• Prepare progress reports and present research findings when required
• Collaborate with other researchers, faculty, and students in the department
• Maintain lab safety standards and proper documentation of experiments