The University of Kashmir has invited applications for two Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions under the NMHS-funded research project titled “Emerging Contaminants in Himalayan Catchments: Sources, distribution, fate of transport, and management.” These positions are offered under the Department of Environmental Science.
As per the official advertisement dated 07 April 2025, one position requires a post-graduate degree in Environmental Science and the other in Geoinformatics, Geography, or Applied Geology. Both posts require candidates to be NET or GATE qualified. The selected fellows will be paid ₹37,000 per month plus 18% HRA.
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the Google form link mentioned in the advertisement and must also send their application in PDF format to the designated email address by 21 April 2025. Selection will be based on merit and interview performance.
Important Dates:
The registration process for the University of Kashmir JRF Posts 2025 recruitment will begin from 07 April 2025.
Notification Date: 07 April 2025.
Last Date of Application: 21 April 2025.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill the following vacancies:
Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (Environmental Science)
No. of Posts: 01
Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (Geoinformatics/Applied Geology/Geography)
No. of Posts: 01
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualification:
For the Environmental Science JRF post, candidates must have a postgraduate degree in Environmental Science and must be NET or GATE qualified. Desirable qualification includes experience in microplastic or water pollution-related research.
For the Geoinformatics/Applied Geology/Geography JRF post, a PG degree in any of the mentioned subjects with NET/GATE is required. Candidates with experience in glaciology or hydrology will be preferred.
Age Limit:
The notification does not specify a fixed age limit. Selection will be merit-based.
Other Requirements:
The role involves extensive field sampling in the Ladakh Himalaya and lab work at the University of Kashmir and external labs. Candidates must be willing to travel and work in remote areas.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the Google Form link provided in the notification and must email the completed application with relevant certificates in PDF format to projectaquaticecologylabenv@gmail.com before 21 April 2025.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of merit, interview performance, and domain knowledge. Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview which will preferably be held offline. Online interviews may be conducted for candidates who provide valid justification.
Kashmir University JRF Notification:
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of University of Kashmir JRF 2025 contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date for the application process?
Ans. The last date to apply is 21 April 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in the University of Kashmir JRF Notification?
Ans. There are 02 vacancies—one for Environmental Science and one for Geoinformatics/Applied Geology/Geography.
Q3. What is the minimum and maximum age limit?
Ans. The age limit has not been explicitly mentioned in the notification.
Q4. What is the salary or pay scale for these posts?
Ans. Selected candidates will receive ₹37,000 per month plus 18% HRA.