DU Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Senior Project Associate, JRF Posts

University of Delhi (DU) has invited applications for 2 posts in 2 roles. The posts include Senior Project Associate, JRF. Applications go by email to [email protected] and must be sent by 23 November 2026.

The posts are for Delhi. Qualification required: Senior Project Associate: 1st Class Master's degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences with 4 years of experience, OR Doctoral Degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences or equivalent. JRF: M.Sc. in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Science with minimum 55% marks and CSIR-UGC NET or NET conducted by a Central Government department or institute. The pay is Senior Project Associate Rs. 42000 with HRA; JRF 37000 with HRA for years 1 and 2, 42000 with HRA for year 3. Selection is by only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 23 November 2026
• Vacancies: 2, in 2 roles
• How to apply: By email to [email protected]
• Pay: Senior Project Associate Rs. 42000 with HRA; JRF 37000 with HRA for years 1 and 2, 42000 with HRA for year 3
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Varies by post - see the table below
• Place: Delhi

DU Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

DU Notification PDF 2026

The official notification gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download DU notification PDF

Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay

Age is counted as on last date of application.

Who Can Apply for DU Recruitment 2026?

Other conditions:

• Age relaxation is admissible per government of India instructions

Desirable:

• Both posts: preference will be given to candidates having a background in Fermentation, Microbiology, Cell culture and animal studies.
• Desirable qualifications may be relaxed at the discretion of the Competent Authority for deserving and exceptionally qualified candidates.

Post-wise Details

Senior Project Associate (1 post)

Qualification required: 1st Class Master's degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences with 4 years of experience in research and development in industrial or academic institutes or science and technology organisations and scientific activity and services, OR Doctoral Degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences or equivalent. Experience required: 4 years of experience in research and development in industrial or academic institutes or science and technology organisations and scientific activity and services (for the Master's degree route). Age limit: Maximum 40 years. Pay: Rs. 42000 with HRA.

JRF (1 post)

Qualification required: M.Sc. in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Science with minimum 55% marks; CSIR-UGC NET or NET conducted by any Central Government Departments and their Institutes, such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, etc. (JRF/LS/Assistant Professorship/GATE). Age limit: Maximum 28 years. Pay: 37000 with HRA for year 1st and 2nd, 42000 with HRA for year 3rd.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

Minimum emoluments of research staff as per DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26.06.2023.

• Co-terminus with the project.
• Project duration: three years or till the completion of the project, purely on a contractual basis.

Important Dates

How Will DU Select Candidates?

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview
• If many applications are received, the University may restrict the number called for interview through shortlisting on a well-defined criterion, which may include desirable qualifications and/or more experience than prescribed.
• Possession of the essential qualifications alone does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.

Documents to Enclose

• Duly filled application form
• Self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets (Class X onwards)
• UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE qualification certificates
• Publications (if any)
• At the interview: originals of mark sheets, certificates, awards/fellowships and other relevant documents, plus one set of self-attested copies

How to Apply for DU Recruitment 2026 by Email

1. Fill in the application form attached to the notice.
2. Attach scanned self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets (Class X onwards), UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE qualification certificates, and publications (if any).
3. Compile the form and documents into a single PDF file.
4. Email the PDF to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for Senior Project Associate/Junior Research Fellow position" within 21 days from the date of advertisement.
5. Email it on or before 23 November 2026.

Other Points to Note

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Equivalence of qualifications is at the discretion of the committee constituted for scrutinising applications.

DU Recruitment 2026 - Important Links