Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (SKBU), Purulia, West Bengal, has invited applications for the post of CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I or II under Advt No. R/Advt/Physics/2609/SKBU/26. Applications go by email to [email protected] and must be sent by 26 November 2026.
The post is for Department of Physics, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia. Qualification required: Junior-I: M.Sc. (not earlier than 3 years) with minimum 55% marks in the concerned subject. Junior-II: same plus valid JEST/GATE/NET-JRF/Lectureship/UGC-CSIR NET JRF/Lectureship and Ph.D. registration under the PI. The pay is Junior-I: Rs. 14,000 + HRA per month; Junior-II: Rs. 31,000 + HRA per month. Selection is by shortlisting based on qualifications and relevant experience over and above the minimum prescribed and interview at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 26 November 2026
- Vacancies: 1
- How to apply: By email to [email protected]
- Pay: Junior-I: Rs. 14,000 + HRA per month; Junior-II: Rs. 31,000 + HRA per month
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Maximum 28 years (as on the closing date of the advertisement)
- Place: Department of Physics, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia
SKBU CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I or II Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (SKBU), Purulia, West Bengal |
| Post Name | CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I or II |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Advt No | R/Advt/Physics/2609/SKBU/26 |
| Job Type | Temporary, Project-based |
| Pay | Junior-I: Rs. 14,000 + HRA per month; Junior-II: Rs. 31,000 + HRA per month |
| Place of Posting | Department of Physics, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia |
| Qualification | Junior-I: M.Sc. (not earlier than 3 years) with minimum 55% marks in the concerned subject. Junior-II: same plus valid JEST/GATE/NET-JRF/Lectureship/UGC-CSIR NET JRF/Lectureship and Ph.D. registration under the PI. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 28 years (as on the closing date of the advertisement) |
| Apply Mode | Email to [email protected] |
| Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
SKBU Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. R/Advt/Physics/2609/SKBU/26 gives the full conditions for the 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 SKBU notification PDF
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Junior-I: M.Sc. (not earlier than 3 years) with a minimum of 55% marks in the concerned subject. Junior-II: same as Junior-I + valid JEST/GATE/NET-JRF/Lectureship/UGC-CSIR NET JRF/Lectureship + Ph.D. registration of the student under the supervision of the PI at the University where PI's institute is affiliated
- Age limit: Maximum 28 years (as on the closing date of the advertisement)
- Age relaxation: Reserve category As per the rules of Government of India
Other conditions:
- No TA/DA admissible for interview.
Who Cannot Apply for SKBU Recruitment 2026
- Canvassing in any form and/or bringing any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Initially for one year, may be extended on yearly basis subject to a total period of three years
- Appointment purely temporary; terminates automatically without notice on termination of the research project
- No claim of appointment/absorption in Funding Agency or in the University
- Appointment governed by terms and conditions of the funding agency applicable to the project
- Selected candidates must join duty immediately on receipt of the offer letter
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date of submission of application (5:00 PM) | 26 November 2026 |
How Will SKBU Select Candidates?
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and relevant experience over and above the minimum prescribed
- Interview at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
- Short list prepared considering qualifications and relevant experience over and above the minimum prescribed
- Shortlisted candidates called for interview at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University and informed through e-mail
- No TA/DA admissible for appearing for the interview
Documents to Enclose
- Resume/CV in the prescribed format
- Brief write up about motivation for pursuing research in physics
How to Apply for SKBU Recruitment 2026 by Email
- Send Resume/CV by e-mail to [email protected] on or before November 26, 2026 (5:00 PM).
- CV format: Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Age, Category, Address of Communication, Email ID, Mobile no.
- Include educational qualifications from class 10 onwards, other academic achievements (if any) and experience.
- Include a brief write up about motivation for pursuing research in physics.
- Mention all qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.
- Email it on or before 26 November 2026.
Other Points to Note
- Project: Green Energy Storage: Activated Biochar and Transition Metal Oxides for Advanced Supercapacitors with DFT Insights
- Principal Investigator: Sonjoy Mondal (PI); Project Code CRS/2025-26/02/1744
- Funding agency: UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research
SKBU CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I or II Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download SKBU notification PDF |
| Apply by Email | [email protected] |
| Official Website | Visit SKBU official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Advertisement No. R/Advt/Physics/2609/SKBU/26, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
