The Central University of Kerala (CUK) has officially announced the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 with 1 vacancy under Advertisement No. CUK/PLS/PKK/ARG2025/HR-01. Candidates holding an M.Sc. degree in Plant Science, Botany, Genomics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related disciplines along with a valid CSIR-UGC-NET or GATE qualification are eligible to apply. Applicants must not exceed 28 years of age. Selected candidates will receive a fellowship of Rs. 37,000 plus HRA per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000 plus HRA per month during the third year. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications on or before 03 July 2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are provided below.
CUK Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Overview
CUK Junior Research Fellow Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the CUK Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download CUK Junior Research Fellow Job 2026 Notification PDF
CUK Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
CUK Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- M.Sc. in Plant Science/Botany/Genomics/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology with CSIR-UGC-NET/GATE qualification.
- Desirable: Experience in bioinformatics analyses and molecular biology techniques.
CUK Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
CUK Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
- Age Relaxation: As per Govt. of India rules
CUK Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Rs. 37,000/+HR (first 2 years)
- Rs. 42,000/+HR (3rd year)
CUK Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
CUK Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the CUK Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026.
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 03-07-2026.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of CUK to complete the application.
- Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
CUK Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Links