The Department of Remote Sensing and GIS at the University of Jammu has announced an opportunity for the post of Junior Project Fellow under an NHMS funded project. The position is available for Indian nationals who meet the qualifications and experience mentioned in the official notice.
The project focuses on the assessment of glacier–climate functional relationships across the Indian Himalayan region using long-term network observations. Applicants selected for this post will receive a monthly emolument along with HRA and will work for a project tenure of three years or until the project is completed.
Interested candidates must submit their applications on plain paper with a complete CV and necessary qualification and experience documents. The application must reach the office within ten days from the date mentioned in the advertisement.
Important Dates:
The registration process for this position has already begun as per the advertisement (20 Nov 2025). The application will be accepted for ten days from the date of the notice.
Vacancy Details:
The post available is Junior Project Fellow with one vacancy. The position carries a monthly emolument of Rs. 24000 plus 18 percent HRA. The age limit for the applicant is 28 years, and relaxation in age is available for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying must hold a postgraduate degree in basic sciences, environmental sciences, or a graduate degree in professional courses. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Himalayan regions, good communication and writing skills, and knowledge of computers, remote sensing, and statistical software. Additional preference is given to candidates who have worked on glacier science at the postgraduate level or hold a master’s degree in RS and GIS, environmental sciences, geography, physics, geoinformatics, applied geology, or geology.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted on plain paper with all relevant documents and contact information. No TA or DA will be provided for the interview.
Selection Process:
The selection of the candidate will be on the basis of the interview. The candidate must appear with all required documents when called for the interaction.
Official Notification:
Candidates are advised to refer to the notification released by the Department of Remote Sensing and GIS, University of Jammu, for complete details about qualifications, age, tenure, and submission guidelines.
Official Notification PDF