The Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 01 CRS Project Fellow. Candidates with M.Sc Can Apply Offline. The Offline application opens on 05-01-2026, and closes on 19-01-2026. The candidate shall apply Offline through MGCU website, mgcub.ac.in.
Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 CRS Project Fellow Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official MGCU website. The last date to submit the application form is 19-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the MGCU CRS Project Fellow Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
Essential Qualification: M.Sc. (not earlier than 3 years) with a minimum of 55% marks in Physics or equivalent CGPA.
Candidates must have interest in research in the area of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics.
Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of nanomaterial synthesis, thin film deposition etc. will be preferred.
Job Description: To carry out the experimental research work related to the project in close collaboration with UGC-DAE CSR Indore Centre.
Salary/Stipend
Monthly Stipend: Rs. 14,000/- per month plus HRA (fixed per month).
The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the UGC-DAE CSR funded project.
The selected candidate will be encouraged to join the Ph.D. program as per eligibility, rules and statutes of the University.
Age Limit (as on 19-01-2026)
The extension notification does not specify an explicit age limit; eligibility will follow the original project norms.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in this notification.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification (Last date extended) Date
05/01/2026
Last Date of Application (Extended)
19/01/2026
Selection Process
Applications are invited for CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I under UGC-DAE CSR funded project.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and project requirements.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
The mode of interview, date, time and venue or link will be intimated to shortlisted candidates via e-mail only.
The candidate is expected to join immediately, if selected.
General Information/Instructions
The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit and as per the requirement of the project.
The selected candidate will be encouraged to join the Ph.D. program as per the eligibility, rules and statutes of Mahatma Gandhi Central University.
The student appointed under this project shall have to spend a substantial amount of time at UGC-DAE CSR for execution of the research project.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
The mode of interview, date, time and venue or link will be intimated to shortlisted candidates via e-mail only.
Candidates must bring all original degree/certificates and experience certificates at the time of interview for verification.
The candidate is expected to join immediately, if selected.
For any clarification, candidates may contact the Principal Investigator.
How to Apply
Application on plain paper in the given format (attached below in the notification) should be prepared by the candidate.
Attach self-attested copies of all mark-sheets, certificates and other supporting documents.
Send the hardcopy to the address mentioned below with superscription on the envelope: “Application for the Post of CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I under UGC-DAE CSR Project”.
Also send a softcopy of the application with supporting documents (a single PDF file) by e-mail to [email protected].
The application must reach on or before the extended last date 19-01-2026.
Principal Investigator Contact and Address: Dr. Neelabh Srivastava, Department of Physics, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Chanakya Parisar, Zila School Campus, Motihari-845401, Bihar, E-mail: [email protected].
Q1. Which project is the MGCU CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I position associated with?
The position is under the UGC-DAE CSR funded project titled “Investigations on magnetism and spin-polarized magneto-transport behaviour in half-metallic oxide ferromagnets and Heusler alloys for spintronic applications”.
Q2. How many vacancies are available for MGCU CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I recruitment?
The extension notification specifies one (01) CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I post under the UGC-DAE CSR funded project at Mahatma Gandhi Central University.
Q3. What is the extended last date to apply for MGCU CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I?
The last date of application for the CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I post has been extended to 19-01-2026 as per the latest notification.
Q4. What qualifications are required for the MGCU CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I position?
Candidates must hold an M.Sc. degree (not earlier than 3 years) with at least 55% marks in Physics or equivalent CGPA and should have interest in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics.
