Technical Assistant, Project Assistant & JRF Recruitment 2026 at BHU – ANRF-CRG & Air Quality Research Projects

Technical Assistant, Project Assistant & JRF Recruitment 2026 at BHU – ANRF-CRG & Air Quality Research Projects

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi invites applications for 05 project positions comprising Technical Assistant, Project Assistant, and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under research projects in the Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science. The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the respective projects.

Position Overview

Research Projects

Project 1

“Monitoring of Inhalable Microplastics (iMPs) in National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Cities of Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP)”

Project Code: P-07/1367

The project involves research on inhalable microplastics, air pollution, chemical characterization, environmental monitoring, and related atmospheric processes.

Project 2

“Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of PM₁₀, SO₂ and NO₂ at Five Locations in Varanasi in the Indo-Gangetic Plain”

Project Code: M2-1505

The project focuses on ambient air-quality monitoring and assessment across Varanasi.

1. Technical Assistant

Position Details

• Vacancies: 01

• Project Code: P-07/1367

• Fellowship: INR 27,000 per month + HRA

• Project Sanction: Up to June 2029

• Upper Age Limit: 35 Years

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess any one of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

• 3-Year Diploma in Engineering & Technology

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates having:

• Mathematics at undergraduate level

• Research experience in air-pollution monitoring

• Instrument handling experience

• Knowledge of programming languages / modelling

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate may work on:

• Air-pollution monitoring

• Chemical characterization

• Source apportionment and modelling

• Data entry

• Data analysis

• Preparation of reports

Age Relaxation

Relaxation of 5 years is applicable for female, SC/ST, and eligible physically handicapped candidates as per Government of India rules.

2. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Position Details

• Vacancies: 01

• Project Code: P-07/1367

• Fellowship: INR 37,000 per month + HRA

• Project Sanction: Up to June 2029

• Upper Age Limit: 28 Years

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess an M.Sc. in any of the following or an allied discipline:

• Chemistry

• Atmospheric Science

• Environmental Science

• Environmental Science & Technology

• Environmental Technology

• Meteorology

Candidates should have at least 55% marks.

Applicants must also possess a valid:

• UGC-NET

• CSIR-NET

• GATE

certificate in the relevant discipline.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience with data-analysis software

• Knowledge of R / Python

• GIS experience with software such as:

  • ArcGIS

  • QGIS

• Knowledge of extracting and working with data from different open-data sources

Age Relaxation

A relaxation of 5 years is applicable to female, SC/ST, and eligible physically handicapped candidates as per Government of India rules.

3. Project Assistant

Position Details

• Number of Posts: 03

• The positions are associated with the advertised ANRF-CRG / SPCB research activities.

The detailed qualification, remuneration, age limit, and project allocation for the Project Assistant positions are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt. Candidates should refer to the complete official notification before applying.

Nature of Appointment

All advertised positions are:

• Purely temporary

• Project-based

• Co-terminus with the respective research projects

The appointments do not confer any right to permanent or regular employment at BHU.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep relevant documents ready, including:

• Updated CV / Bio-data

• Educational qualification certificates

• Academic mark sheets

• NET / GATE certificates, where applicable

• Experience certificates

• Research experience details

• Category certificate, if applicable

• Age proof

• Other supporting documents prescribed in the official advertisement

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications according to the procedure specified in the complete BHU project recruitment advertisement.

Candidates should carefully verify:

• Post-specific eligibility

• Application format

• Submission mode

• Required documents

• Application deadline

• Interview / selection procedure

before applying.

Important Details

Principal Investigator

Dr. Kirpa Ram
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
Institute of Science
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi – 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India

Official Notification & Application

Candidates should visit the official Banaras Hindu University website and refer to the Department of Chemistry / project recruitment notices for the complete advertisement, Project Assistant eligibility, application deadline, and submission instructions.

About Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi is a leading Central University and research institution in India. Its Institute of Science conducts advanced research across chemistry, atmospheric science, environmental science, materials, air pollution, climate, and interdisciplinary scientific domains.

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