The University of North Bengal (NBU) has released NBU JRF recruitment 2026 for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post. The post is in the Department of Chemistry in Darjeeling. The advertisement on nbu.ac.in is for the ANRF-sponsored research project ANRF/IRG/2024/000343/CS of the Government of India. Candidates must apply by email within 7 days from the date of publication of the advertisement. The post suits M.Sc. Chemistry graduates who want hands-on research experience in electrocatalysis and water splitting.
The advertisement offers 1 post, and the full post details follow below. The selected candidate will work in the Department of Chemistry, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, PIN-734013. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official NBU advertisement for project ANRF/IRG/2024/000343/CS.
Last verified: 3 November 2026.
The University of North Bengal is hiring 1 Junior Research Fellow for an ANRF-sponsored project in its Department of Chemistry. Candidates with an M.Sc. in Chemistry and at least 55% marks can apply under NBU JRF recruitment. They must email one PDF file to the Principal Investigator within 7 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on nbu.ac.in. Selection is through an interview, and the university will email the interview date to shortlisted candidates.
Quick Summary of NBU Junior Research Fellow 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | University of North Bengal |
| Department | Chemistry |
| Post | Junior Research Fellow |
| Total vacancy | 1 post |
| Fellowship | ₹37,000 + HRA per month |
| Qualification | M.Sc. Chemistry, 55% marks |
| Age limit | Below 28 years |
| Apply mode | Email (single PDF) |
| Selection | Interview |
| Tenure | Project-linked, not permanent |
| Place of posting | NBU, Darjeeling |
| Last date | Within 7 days of publication |
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About the ANRF Research Project at NBU
The NBU JRF recruitment post sits in a research project funded by the ANRF, Government of India. The project number is ANRF/IRG/2024/000343/CS. Its title is “Development of layered transition metal (oxy)hydroxide electrocatalysts through electrochemical reconstitution of metal-organic frameworks for advanced water splitting”.
Dr. Bhaskar Biswas, Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of North Bengal, is the Principal Investigator. Applications go directly to him, and the selected fellow will work on his project.
ANRF stands for the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, the central body that funds research projects at universities and institutes across India. Water splitting uses electricity to break water into hydrogen and oxygen, and this project studies catalysts that make that reaction work better.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Location and Local Context
The notice gives the address as the Department of Chemistry, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, PIN-734013. The university campus sits in the plains of Darjeeling district, close to Siliguri, and not in the hill town of Darjeeling.
Candidates from Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, the Dooars and Sikkim can reach the campus by road. Candidates from further away can travel through New Jalpaiguri railway station or Bagdogra airport, both in the Siliguri area. The post lets Chemistry postgraduates from the region take up funded research close to home. More openings from the region appear under latest North Bengal jobs.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important Dates
The NBU JRF recruitment advertisement does not print a calendar date for the deadline. It counts the window from the day the university publishes it.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | Within 7 days from publication |
| Interview date | Sent by email to shortlisted candidates |
Candidates should check the date the advertisement went live on nbu.ac.in and send the email well before the seven days end.
NBU JRF Recruitment Vacancy and Fellowship
| Post | Department | Posts | Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | Chemistry | 1 | ₹37,000 + HRA per month |
| Total | 1 |
The fellowship is ₹37,000 per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per ANRF rules. The notice does not fix the HRA amount, since ANRF rules decide it.
Eligibility
NBU JRF recruitment applies one standard to the single post.
- Essential qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry with at least 55% marks
- Preferable qualification: NET or GATE, and previous work experience in metal-organic framework (MOF) design and water splitting
- Age limit: below 28 years
- Age relaxation: for SC, ST, OBC and women candidates, as per Government of India and ANRF instructions
NET, GATE and MOF experience are preferred, not compulsory. A candidate with only an M.Sc. and 55% marks can still apply.
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Selection Process
The Principal Investigator will shortlist candidates from the emailed applications. Only shortlisted candidates get an interview call.
- Shortlisting of applications received by email
- Interview, with the date sent to shortlisted candidates by email
Candidates must produce original documents at the interview. The university will not pay any TA or DA (travel and daily allowance) for attending the interview.
How to Apply
There is no online form for NBU JRF recruitment. Candidates apply by email, in these steps:
- Write a cover letter for the JRF post.
- Prepare a CV that shows the candidate’s mobile number and email address.
- Scan self-attested copies of all mark sheets from Class X to M.Sc., along with certificates and other testimonials.
- Combine the cover letter, CV and all documents into a single PDF file.
- Write this exact subject line: Application for Junior Research Fellow under ANRF-sponsored Project.
- Email the PDF to Dr Bhaskar Biswas at bhaskarbiswas@nbu.ac.in or icbbiswas@gmail.com.
- Send it within 7 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
The notice lists Dr Biswas’s mobile number as 7003372248.
Documents to keep ready
- Cover letter
- CV with mobile number and email
- Self-attested mark sheets, Class X to M.Sc.
- Certificates and other testimonials
- NET or GATE scorecard, if the candidate has one
- Original documents for the interview
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| NBU JRF advertisement | Download JRF notification PDF |
| More job updates | Latest jobs in North Bengal |
Should you apply?
NBU JRF recruitment suits Chemistry postgraduates under 28 who want to move into research. It fits best for those drawn to materials chemistry or electrochemistry. Candidates with NET or GATE, or with lab work on MOFs or water splitting, have an edge. The notice names these as preferred.
The trade-offs are real. The post is not permanent. It runs only as long as the project, and only while the funding agency releases funds. The notice also allows the university to end the post at any time if the research outcome is not satisfactory.
With only one post, competition will be tight. The application window is also short, and no TA or DA is paid for the interview.
The upside is the research route. The notice says the selected candidate may get a choice to register for the PhD programme in the Department of Chemistry later, subject to UGC norms and eligibility. For a candidate set on a research career, NBU JRF recruitment is worth the application. Candidates who want a permanent job should keep checking government job openings alongside it.
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FAQs
Can I apply for NBU JRF recruitment without NET or GATE?
Yes. NET or GATE is a preferable qualification, not an essential one. The only essential qualification is an M.Sc. in Chemistry with at least 55% marks, along with the age limit of below 28 years.
Does NBU pay travel allowance for the JRF interview?
No. The advertisement states that no TA or DA will be provided to attend the interview. Candidates must bear their own travel costs and bring original documents to the interview.
Can the Junior Research Fellow do a PhD at North Bengal University?
Possibly. The notice says the selected candidate may have a choice to register for the PhD programme in the NBU Department of Chemistry later. The candidate must still meet the eligibility criteria and qualify as per UGC norms.
What does a Junior Research Fellow do in a research project?
A JRF runs experiments, records data and helps the Principal Investigator with reports and papers. In this NBU JRF recruitment, the work centres on catalysts made from metal-organic frameworks for water splitting.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Written and verified by
Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.