GBPUAT Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

GBPUAT (Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology) is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow for a DST-SHRI funded project in its Department of Post Harvest Process & Food Engineering, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. If you have a B.Tech/M.Tech/MSc in Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related discipline with GATE or NET qualification, you can apply by email. The last date to apply is 20 July 2026. You will get a fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA.

GBPUAT Junior Research Fellow (Post Harvest Process & Food Engineering) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Department of Post Harvest Process & Food Engineering at GBPUAT, Pantnagar, has invited applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow post under the DST-SHRI funded project "Development of millet-derived specialty ingredients for smart protein products through novel approaches" led by Dr Umesh C Lohani. This post is reserved for the OBC category, but general/other category candidates may be considered if no suitable OBC candidate applies. This is a good opportunity if you are interested in food science research and have experience in extrusion or enzymatic processing.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: B.Tech/M.Tech/Integrated M.Tech/MSc in Food Process Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science, Food Biotechnology, Post Harvest Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Additional Requirement: You must also have qualified GATE or NET (UGC/CSIR/ICAR), lectureship (Assistant Professorship), or an equivalent national-level exam conducted by agencies like DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, or NISER.
• Preferred: Candidates with experience in extrusion processing, enzymatic processing, and product development will get preference.
• Category: This position is reserved for OBC candidates.

Salary

• You will get a fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month, plus HRA as applicable.
• The fellowship amount is fixed by the funding agency, DST-SHRI, and does not include any additional government pay-scale benefits since this is a project position, not a regular university post.

Selection Process

The selection has the following stages:

1. Document Screening: Your application and CV will be screened against the eligibility criteria.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates must appear for an interview at the Department of Post Harvest Process & Food Engineering, GBPUAT, on 22 July 2026 at 10:00 AM. No separate interview letter will be issued, and no TA/DA will be paid.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your application form along with a detailed CV.
2. Attach attested copies of all certificates, degrees, and testimonials.
3. Email your application to uclohani.tpf@gbpuat.ac.in or send it to the departmental address before 20 July 2026, 11:59 PM.
4. Bring your original certificates for verification if shortlisted for the interview.

There is no online application portal for this fellowship — you must apply directly through email or post to the Principal Investigator. Make sure your CV clearly highlights your qualifications, GATE/NET score, and any relevant research or industry experience in food processing.

Fellowship Terms

• The fellowship runs up to 15 June 2028 or until the project ends, whichever comes first.
• The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, initially for 6 months, extendable based on your performance.
• No interim correspondence regarding your application will be entertained.

Contact for Queries

For more details about the project or the position, you can contact Dr Umesh C Lohani, Junior Research Officer, Department of Post Harvest Process & Food Engineering, College of Technology, GBPUAT, Pantnagar, U S Nagar, Uttarakhand-263145. You can also call +91 9411160053 or write to uclohani.tpf@gbpuat.ac.in.

About GBPUAT

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, located in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, was India's first agricultural university and remains a leading centre for agricultural research and education. The Department of Post Harvest Process & Food Engineering under its College of Technology regularly runs government and privately funded research projects, giving science graduates a chance to build a research career in food technology.

About the Project

This Junior Research Fellow position is attached to Project Code 8074, titled "Development of millet-derived specialty ingredients for smart protein products through novel approaches," funded by DST-SHRI. As a JRF, you will work closely with the Principal Investigator on research related to millet-based food ingredients, which is a growing focus area in Indian food science given the government's push for millet promotion.

General Instructions

• Enclose attested copies of all your certificates, degrees, and testimonials with your application. You must produce the originals at the time of the interview.
• No separate interview letter will be issued — make sure to note down the interview date and time from this notification.
• No interim correspondence regarding your application will be entertained, so avoid sending follow-up queries before the interview date.
• If no suitable OBC candidate applies, general or other category candidates may be considered for this fellowship.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 8 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 20 July 2026, 11:59 PM
• Date of Interview: 22 July 2026, 10:00 AM

• Conduct laboratory experiments related to millet-derived specialty ingredient development
• Carry out extrusion processing and enzymatic processing trials
• Record and analyze experimental data for the research project
• Assist the Principal Investigator in project planning and reporting
• Prepare research findings for publication and project reports
• Maintain laboratory equipment and follow safety protocols
• Support product development activities for smart protein products