University of Kashmir Recruitment 2026
University of Kashmir Recruitment 2026
The Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, has invited eligible candidates for a walk-in interview for one position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Junior Project Fellow (JPF) under a research project funded by the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India.
Interested candidates who fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 9 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar.
Overview :
Organization: University of Kashmir, Srinagar
Department: Department of Botany
Recruitment Type: Walk-in Interview
Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Junior Project Fellow (JPF)
Total Vacancy: 1
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Interview Date: 9 November 2026
Interview Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar
Project Duration: Initially one year, subject to satisfactory performance and conduct
Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
Name of the Research Project
The selected candidate will work under the research project titled “Structure and Functioning of Himalayan Monsoon Shadow Forest Ecosystems.”
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The position falls under the sub-project titled “To link species diversity for sustainable management of forests in monsoonal and monsoon-shadow forest regions of Western Himalaya.”
The project is funded by the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for the Junior Research Fellow/Junior Project Fellow position must meet the following educational requirements.
Essential Qualification :
Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in Botany.
A minimum of 55% marks is required from a recognized university or institution.
Candidates must have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) to be eligible for the Junior Research Fellow position.
Desirable Qualification :
Experience in field surveys and plant sampling will be considered desirable.
Important Note : The Junior Project Fellow (JPF) category will apply only if NET-qualified candidates are not available. The emoluments for the JPF position will be provided according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India.
Salary Details
The monthly emoluments specified in the notification for the JRF position are as follows:
First and Second Year: ₹37,000 per month.
Third Year: ₹42,000 per month.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): 16% per month, as specified in the notification.
The engagement will initially be for one year. Any further extension will depend on the project’s outcomes, the candidate’s behaviour, conduct and performance, and the availability of funds from the funding agency.
For the JPF category, remuneration will be governed by the applicable Ministry guidelines.
Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
Eligible candidates must attend the walk-in interview according to the following schedule:
Date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Department of Botany, University of Kashmir, Srinagar
Candidates should make the necessary arrangements to reach the interview venue on time with all the required documents.
Documents Required for the Interview
Candidates must bring the following documents on the day of the interview:
A duly signed application for the advertised position.
Updated biodata or curriculum vitae (CV).
Self-attested photocopies of educational certificates and testimonials.
Certificates supporting educational qualifications and percentage of marks.
NET qualification certificate, if applicable.
Documents supporting relevant research experience, if any.
Original certificates for verification of qualifications, marks, NET qualification and research experience.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring the authenticity of the information and documents submitted.
General Terms and Conditions
The position is purely temporary and will remain co-terminus with the research project.
The initial engagement will be for one year, subject to satisfactory performance and conduct.
Any extension will depend on performance, conduct, project outcomes and the release of funds by the funding agency.
Candidates must be physically and mentally fit to undertake field surveys in high-elevation mountainous regions.
The engagement will be governed by the rules and regulations of the funding agency and the University of Kashmir.
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the interview.
Contact for Further Information
For queries or clarification regarding the recruitment, candidates may visit the office of the undersigned during office hours.
Issuing Authority: Dr. Zafar Ahmad Reshi, Co-Principal Investigator (PI).
Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility requirements and ensure that they carry all the necessary documents before attending the interview.
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