Presidency University Kolkata Recruitment 2026: JRF & Project Intern Vacancies

Presidency University, Kolkata has announced 3 research positions under SERB, LTMT and ANRF-funded projects. These are good opportunities for M.Sc. Life Science and Biology graduates with NET/GATE. Read the details below and apply before the last date.

Posted on: 06 October 2026 | Category: Research Jobs, Life Sciences, Walk-in Interview (Kolkata)

Quick Overview: All 3 Vacancies

Job Post	Last Date to Apply
Project Intern, ANRF Project (Institute of Health Sciences)	11 October 2026
JRF, LTMT Project (Institute of Health Sciences)	11 October 2026, 5 PM
Short-term JRF, SERB Project (Dept. of Life Sciences)	13 October 2026, 11 AM

Tip: 11 October 2026 is a Sunday, so send your email early. No application will be accepted after the due date.

1. Short-term JRF, SERB Project (Department of Life Sciences)
2. Junior Research Fellow (JRF), LTMT Project (Institute of Health Sciences)
3. Project Intern, ANRF Project (Institute of Health Sciences)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Important Links & Notes

1. Short-term JRF, SERB Project (Department of Life Sciences)

Job Details

Detail	Information
Organization	Presidency University, Kolkata
Department	Department of Life Sciences
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Short-term
Number of Posts	1
Funding Agency	SERB, Govt. of India
Project Title	Characterisation and Design of Transcription Factors as Optoswitches: Bringing Light to Gene Expression
Principal Investigator	Dr. Devrani Mitra
Who Can Apply	Indian citizens only
Duration	5 months
Stipend	₹31,000 + 24% HRA per month (approx. ₹38,440 per month in total), as per SERB norms

Eligibility

Requirement	Details
Education	M.Sc. or equivalent in any branch of Biology, with interest in Biochemistry/Biophysics
Minimum Marks	55% or equivalent grade
Exam	NET (Life Sciences) and/or GATE
Experience	Research experience preferred, but not mandatory

Important Dates & Venue

Event	Details
Last Date to Apply	13 October 2026, 11:00 AM
Interview Date & Time	14 October 2026, 11:00 AM
Interview Venue	Department of Life Sciences (2nd Floor, Derozio Building), Presidency University, 86/1 College Street, Kolkata
Shortlisting	Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email

How to Apply

Step	What to Do
Email To	devrani.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in
Attach	1) Latest CV 2) Brief statement of interest (about 500 words)
Deadline	On or before 13 October 2026, 11:00 AM
At Interview	Bring hard copies of your application and self-attested copies of mark sheets/certificates
TA/DA	Not provided for the interview

2. Junior Research Fellow (JRF), LTMT Project (Institute of Health Sciences)

Job Details

Detail	Information
Organization	Presidency University, Kolkata
Department	Institute of Health Sciences
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Funding Agency	Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT)
Project Title	Targeted Therapy upon BCR-ABL1 ‘Independent’ Imatinib-resistance in Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
PI / Co-PIs	Dr. Somsubhra Nath (PI), Dr. Mayukh Biswas (Co-PI), Dr. Rakesh Pandey, BHU (Co-PI and co-guide)
Who Can Apply	Indian citizens only
Project Duration	3 years
Tenure of Assignment	Until 30 September 2027, extendable annually subject to performance and funds
Salary	₹37,000 (Basic) + 15% HRA = ₹42,550 per month, as per LTMT norms
Ph.D. Enrolment	Selected candidate may be allowed to enrol for a Ph.D. as per university rules

Eligibility

Requirement	Details
Education	MSc/MS/BS-MS or equivalent in any branch of Biology
Minimum Marks	60%
Exam	NET (Category I, II or III), or BET (Category I or II), or GATE, or an equivalent exam
Desirable Skills	Experience in bio-specimen processing, primary cell culture, transfection/transduction, cloning, western blotting, qPCR, flow cytometry
Also Desirable	Experience with bioinformatics tools; good oral and written English communication

Job Role

Area	Responsibility
Research	Study transcriptomic and DNA methylation profiles in BCR-ABL1 ‘Independent’ Imatinib-resistant CML to find potential drug targets
Lab Work	Design and run experiments, ex vivo bio-specimen processing, molecular biology assays and bioinformatics analysis
Publications	Write and contribute to papers in peer-reviewed international journals
Collaboration	Build research links with partner labs; frequent visits to collaborating institutes required

Important Dates & Venue

Event	Details
Last Date to Apply	11 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Interview Date & Time	14 October 2026, 11:00 AM (exact schedule will be shared with selected candidates)
Interview Mode	In-person only
Interview Venue	Tower 1, Room 503 (5th Floor), Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University (2nd Campus), Action Area-ID, New Town, Kolkata-700156

How to Apply

Step	What to Do
Email To	somsubhra.ihs@presiuniv.ac.in
Attach	1) Current CV with contact number 2) 250-word research statement (experience and motivation) 3) Name and email/phone of at least one referee
Deadline	On or before 11 October 2026, 5:00 PM
At Interview	Hard copy of CV, write-up, original B.Sc. and M.Sc. mark sheets/grade cards, and NET/GATE scorecard or certificate
Copies Accepted	Self-attested copies are accepted, with originals verified later if selected
TA/DA	Not paid for the interview

3. Project Intern, ANRF Project (Institute of Health Sciences)

Job Details

Detail	Information
Organization	Presidency University, Kolkata
Department	Institute of Health Sciences
Post Name	Project Intern
Funding Agency	ANRF (previously DST-SERB), Govt. of India
Project Title	Elucidating the role of mRNA capping enzyme in biogenesis of target long non-coding RNAs
Principal Investigator	Dr. Chandrama Mukherjee
Duration	2 months (November 2026 to December 2026)
Stipend	₹5,000 per month (consolidated)

Eligibility

Requirement	Details
Education	M.Sc. in any discipline of Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology preferred)
Minimum Marks	60% or equivalent grade from a recognised board/university
Preference	Research experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Cell Biology

Important Dates & Venue

Event	Details
Last Date to Apply	11 October 2026
Shortlist Notification	By 12 October 2026, via email
Interview Date & Time	13 October 2026, 12:00 PM
Interview Venue	Tower 1, Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University (2nd Campus), Action Area-ID, New Town, Kolkata-700156

How to Apply

Step	What to Do
Email To	chandrama.dbs@presiuniv.ac.in
Attach	1) CV (doc/pdf) 2) Statement of Purpose (250 words)
Deadline	On or before 11 October 2026
At Interview	Originals and self-attested copies of mark sheets/certificates, plus original government-issued photo ID
TA/DA	Not given for the interview

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Which Post Should You Apply For?

If You Are	Best Fit
A fresher with M.Sc. (55%+) and NET/GATE, interested in Biochemistry/Biophysics	SERB Short-term JRF
An M.Sc./MS (60%+) with NET/BET/GATE, wanting long-term research and a PhD option	LTMT JRF
An M.Sc. (60%+) looking for short-term lab experience without NET/GATE	ANRF Project Intern

Presidency University Kolkata Recruitment 2026 JRF & Project Intern Vacancies

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question	Answer
Who can apply for these jobs?	Indian citizens with the required M.Sc./MS qualification in Life Sciences/Biology
Is NET or GATE compulsory?	Yes, for both JRF posts. Not mentioned for the Project Intern post
Is this a walk-in interview?	No. You must email your application first. Only shortlisted candidates are called
Will travel allowance be paid?	No. No TA/DA is given for any of the three interviews
What is the highest-paying post?	LTMT JRF at ₹42,550 per month
Is the interview online?	The LTMT JRF interview is in-person only. The other two are at the venues listed above

Important Links & Notes

Item	Details
Official Source	https://presiuniv.ac.in/web/advertisement.php
Notification Date	06 October 2026
Apply Mode	Email application, then in-person interview
Disclaimer	Details are taken from the official advertisement. Please verify on the official website before applying

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Presidency University Kolkata Recruitment 2026: JRF & Project Intern Vacancies

Quick Overview: All 3 Vacancies

Table of Contents

1. Short-term JRF, SERB Project (Department of Life Sciences)

Job Details

Eligibility

Important Dates & Venue

How to Apply

2. Junior Research Fellow (JRF), LTMT Project (Institute of Health Sciences)

Job Details

Eligibility

Job Role

Important Dates & Venue

How to Apply

3. Project Intern, ANRF Project (Institute of Health Sciences)

Job Details

Eligibility

Important Dates & Venue

How to Apply

Active West Bengal Recruitments

Which Post Should You Apply For?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Important Links & Notes

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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