NIMHANS JRF (ANRF-Funded) Recruitment 2026

NIMHANS Bengaluru is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on a contract basis in an ANRF-funded research project under Dr. Pardeep Kumar, Additional Professor of Radiochemistry, Department of Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology. If you hold a BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, or M.Sc from a recognised university, you can apply by emailing your CV. The last date to send your email application is 20 April 2026. Salary is Rs. 37,000 per month + 20% HRA as per ANRF norms.

NIMHANS JRF (ANRF-Funded) Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru — one of India's premier institutes in mental health and neurosciences — is filling one Junior Research Fellow position on a contract basis. The project is funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the country's apex body for science and engineering research. You will work under Dr. Pardeep Kumar, Additional Professor of Radiochemistry and Principal Investigator, whose research focuses on radiopharmaceutical synthesis and PET molecular imaging in the Department of Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology (NIIR). This is a great opportunity for science and engineering graduates who want to build a research career at a nationally renowned institution.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: BE / B.Tech, ME / M.Tech, or M.Sc from any recognised university or board. Candidates should have relevant subject background suitable for radiochemistry or molecular imaging research.
• GATE/NET: GATE or NET qualification is desirable as per ANRF JRF norms and may affect stipend level.
• Nature of Work: Contract position co-terminus with the ANRF-funded research project. No guarantee of regular employment.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years as on 17 April 2026.
• Age relaxation for reserved categories as per ANRF/Government of India norms.

Salary

• Stipend: Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years (as per ANRF JRF norms, revised from January 2023).
• Plus 20% House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per ANRF norms.
• Stipend may increase to Rs. 42,000 per month + 20% HRA from the third year, subject to performance and project requirements.

Application Fee

• No application fee — this is a research project position. Apply by email only.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Applications received by email will be screened based on qualifications and relevance to the research project.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview at NIMHANS, Bengaluru. No TA/DA is typically provided.

No written examination — selection is based on interview only.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your updated CV with your educational qualifications, research experience, and contact details.
2. Email your CV and relevant documents to par3503@nimhans.ac.in before 20 April 2026.
3. Mention the subject line as: "Application for JRF — ANRF Project, NIIR, NIMHANS".
4. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview date and venue by email.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 April 2026
• Last Date to Send Email Application: 20 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (shortlisted candidates will be informed separately)

• Assist in the synthesis and radiolabelling of radiopharmaceuticals for PET molecular imaging research
• Conduct laboratory experiments related to the ANRF-funded research project under the PI's guidance
• Maintain accurate records of experimental data, lab protocols, and safety procedures
• Prepare reports, presentations, and contribute to manuscript writing for the research project
• Handle and maintain laboratory equipment, chemicals, and radioisotope materials as per safety norms
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including radiologists, nuclear medicine specialists, and biochemists
• Follow all institutional biosafety and radiation safety guidelines strictly