UoH Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow Posts

The School of Physics, University of Hyderabad is filling one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post in the ANRF research project "SERS-based Detection of Trace Explosives: A Prototype Development". The JRF fellowship is Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years, and the SRF fellowship is Rs. 42,000 + HRA as applicable. The essential qualification is an M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics/Nanoscience/Materials Science or related fields with first class. Indian nationals can apply on plain paper or in Form B by email to [email protected] OR [email protected], and applications must be received by 5 PM on 24 November 2026.

UoH Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About UoH

The University of Hyderabad is a university in Hyderabad, Telangana. The posts sit in its School of Physics and serve a research project on detecting trace explosives using SERS (surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy). The advertisement is signed by the Project Investigator.

Vacancy Details

The notice announces two positions in total: one JRF and one SRF. It prints no category-wise break-up.

Who Can Apply

Only Indian nationals are invited to apply. The notice states the same essential qualification for both posts. It gives no minimum education other than this and no separate qualification line for each post.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience in experimental optics and handling ultrafast lasers.
• Knowledge of laser ablation technique.
• Knowledge of Raman spectroscopy and SERS.

Candidates with prior experience in the relevant areas will be given preference. Candidates who do not meet the minimum educational qualification need not apply.

Age limit

The notice gives the age limit as "28/32 years maximum" with relaxation for OBC/SC/ST and others as per ANRF norms. It does not say which figure applies to which post, and it prints no age cut-off date or relaxation amounts. Form B asks for date of birth and age as on the last date of the notification.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should refer to the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

The JRF fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years is as applicable for scholars selected with a qualification of GATE/CSIR-UGC NET or any other national-level examination conducted by central government departments and their agencies and institutions. The SRF fellowship of Rs. 42,000 + HRA as applicable is for scholars with two years of project/research experience post M.Sc. HRA, if applicable, is as per the ANRF/DRDO norms.

The tenure is one year from the date of joining and is extendable based on performance until 18 August 2029. The position is purely temporary and tenure-based. The offer may be terminated with a 30-day notice before completion of the tenure if performance is not deemed satisfactory. Terms and conditions will be as per ANRF guidelines.

How to Apply for UoH Recruitment 2026

1. Prepare the application on plain paper or in the attached Form B (Application for JRF/SRF Positions in the DRDO Project).
2. Give the post applied for, the notification number and date, and the personal details, educational qualifications, experience and the names and complete postal addresses of two referees. Form B also asks for a recent photograph and a signed declaration.
3. Prepare a CV containing details of education, experience, publications, awards and references.
4. Enclose self-attested copies of all certificates in support of the information furnished.
5. Send the application to [email protected] OR [email protected]. The notice gives no email subject line.
6. Make sure the application is received by 5 PM on 24/11/2026.

Selection and Interview

Online interviews will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates. The schedule will be informed to the shortlisted candidates, and only eligible candidates will be informed by email about the interview date and time. A request to change the interview date or time will not be entertained, and the decision of the selection committee is final. The notice does not describe how shortlisting is done.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The appointments are purely temporary, and appointees have no right to claim any regular appointment in the University.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test/interview or at the time of joining.
• The selected candidate will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.
• The appointment will be governed by the terms and conditions of the institute/funding agency particularly applicable to the project, as and when required.
• The University of Hyderabad reserves the right to cancel the notice or modify the process at any time, at its discretion, without assigning any reason.
• If anything in the application is found false at any stage, the candidature may be cancelled without assigning any reason (declaration in Form B).

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