JB Roy Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Kolkata, released this recruitment notice on 8 July 2026 on its official website. As per Notice No. JBR/1109/2026, applications are invited on or before 17 July 2026, up to 2.00 pm, for the post of Research Fellow. This is for candidates with a postgraduate degree in Sanskrit who want short-term, project-based research experience at a government institution.
The notice has one vacancy in total, for a purely temporary post lasting a maximum of six months, at the college’s main campus at 170-172, Raja Dinendra Street, Kolkata – 700004. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official J.B. Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital notification No. JBR/1109/2026 dated 8 July 2026.
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Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | J.B. Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Dept. of Health & F.W., Govt. of West Bengal |
| Post | Research Fellow |
| Total Vacancy | 1 (One) |
| Salary | Rs. 16,000/month (Consolidated) |
| Application Mode | Offline — printed application submitted to the Principal-Investigator |
| Eligibility | PG in Sanskrit (Acharya/MA); NET/SET, Ph.D, or research experience desirable |
| Selection Process | Marks-based screening (100 marks) of qualifications and research record, plus a walk-in interview |
| Place of Posting | J.B. Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata |
| Last Date | 17 July 2026, 2.00 pm |
| Who Can Apply | Postgraduates in Sanskrit, especially those with NET/SET, M.Phil/Ph.D, or prior research experience |
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About the Organisation
J.B. Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital is a government Ayurvedic medical college in north Kolkata, run by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal. It was established in 1916 and is one of the oldest Ayurvedic medical colleges in West Bengal, affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences. The college is recognised by the Ministry of AYUSH and mainly runs the BAMS course, alongside occasional research projects like this one. A post here gives a candidate a foot in the door of a well-established, century-old government institution.
Reaching the Kolkata Campus
The college campus sits on Raja Dinendra Street in the Fariapukur–Shyambazar area of north Kolkata, next to Deshbandhu Park and across the road from R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital. Shyambazar metro station, on the Blue Line, is about 300 metres away, and Talla railway station is a short walk from the campus. Candidates travelling from Barrackpore, Naihati, or the Sealdah line suburbs can reach Sealdah or Kolkata station and continue by metro or local bus. The area is Bengali-speaking, with English and Hindi widely understood.
This is added context based on general information about the area, not part of the official notification. Confirm travel plans independently.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice issued | 8 July 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 17 July 2026, up to 2.00 pm |
| Walk-in interview | 24 July 2026 (Friday), from 12 noon onward |
No TA/DA (travel or daily allowance) will be given for attending the interview. Candidates should reach the venue on their own arrangement.
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Vacancy Details and Salary
| Post | Research Project | No. of Posts | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Fellow | Editing & Reprinting of Advaitavādakhaṇḍanam with Dīdhitikṛnnyūnatāvādaḥ | 1 (One) | Rs. 16,000/month (Consolidated) |
| Total | 1 |
The project is sponsored by the Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi. Dr. Avi Pal, Lecturer, Dept. of Sanskrit Samhita Siddhanta, is the Principal-Investigator, and Dr. Papri Nath, Reader, Dept. of Rachana Sharir, is the Co-Principal-Investigator, both at J.B. Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital.
Added salary context: the national UGC benchmark for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is Rs. 37,000 a month for the first two years, along with HRA and other allowances. This Rs. 16,000 consolidated stipend is a fixed, project-specific figure with no allowances mentioned, for a short six-month engagement, so it sits well below the JRF benchmark. This is added context based on current UGC fellowship norms, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Eligibility
Essential
- Post Graduate degree in Sanskrit (Acharya/MA) from a recognised university
- Working knowledge of Devanagari typing and basic computer applications
Desirable (any of the following strengthens the application)
- NET/SET qualified in a relevant discipline
- Ph.D in a relevant discipline
- Prior experience as a research associate or research fellow
Age limit: not mentioned in the official notification.
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Selection Process
Selection is based on a fixed 100-mark scheme covering academic record, research qualifications, and an interview. There is no separate written exam.
- Application screening and marking against the scale below (90 marks).
- Walk-in interview on 24 July 2026 (10 marks).
- Final merit is decided on the combined score out of 100.
| Sl No | Qualification & Experience | Total Marks | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduation | 20 | 80% & above = 20; 60% to <80% = 18; 55% to <60% = 16 |
| 2 | Post Graduation | 25 | 80% & above = 25; 60% to <80% = 23; 55% to <60% = 20 |
| 3 | JRF/NET/SET | 10 | NET with JRF = 10; NET/SET alone = 8 |
| 4 | M.Phil + Ph.D | 25 | M.Phil alone: 60% & above = 7, 55% to <60% = 5; Ph.D alone = 25 |
| 5 | Research Publications | 6 | 2 marks for each paper in a peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journal |
| 6 | Research Experience | 4 | 1 mark for each completed year |
| 7 | Interview | 10 | — |
| Total | 100 |
Practical note from the notice: shortlisted candidates’ names will be put up only on the institutional website, and no personal communication will be sent, so candidates need to check the site themselves in the days after 17 July.
How to Apply
- Print the application format that is part of the official notification (pages 3 to 5 of the PDF).
- Fill it in block letters, and affix a recent passport-size photograph in the space provided.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all qualification certificates and mark sheets, along with proof of NET/SET/JRF, M.Phil/Ph.D, research publications, and research experience, wherever claimed.
- Sign the declaration at the end of the form, with date and place.
- Submit the neatly typed application to the Principal-Investigator, Dr. Avi Pal, at J.B. Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, 170-172, Raja Dinendra Street, Kolkata – 700004, on or before 17 July 2026, 2.00 pm.
- Appear for the walk-in interview at the Office of the Principal-Superintendent, at the same address, on 24 July 2026 (Friday) from 12 noon onward.
Documents to keep ready
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Self-attested copies of Graduation and Post-Graduation mark sheets and certificates
- M.Phil and/or Ph.D certificate, if claiming those marks
- NET/SET/JRF certificate, with roll number and passing year
- Front pages of published research papers in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals
- Experience certificates for any full-time research work as a research assistant, associate, or fellow
- Filled and signed application format with the declaration
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Important Links
- Official Notification PDF – Notice No. JBR/1109/2026 — full notice, marks distribution, and printable application format
- Apply online: not applicable — this post takes offline, printed applications only (see How to Apply above)
- More West Bengal government job vacancies
Should You Apply?
This post suits Sanskrit postgraduates, especially those with NET/SET, an M.Phil, or a Ph.D, who want hands-on experience editing classical Ayurvedic Sanskrit texts under a university-sponsored project. It also suits candidates building a research profile before applying for a full JRF or an academic post, since it adds a research fellowship line and, potentially, a publication credit to a CV.
FAQs
Is this a permanent government job?
No. It is a purely temporary Research Fellow post for a maximum of six months, tied to one sponsored research project. There is no mention of extension or absorption into a regular post.
Is there a written exam for this post?
No written exam is mentioned. Candidates are scored on a fixed 100-mark scheme covering their qualifications and research record, followed by a walk-in interview on 24 July 2026.
How does the pay compare with a regular UGC JRF?
This is added context, not part of the official notification. A UGC JRF currently pays around Rs. 37,000 a month with HRA and other benefits. This post pays a fixed Rs. 16,000 a month, consolidated, for six months only, since it is funded directly by a single sponsored project rather than a UGC fellowship.
Can a candidate without NET/SET or a Ph.D still apply?
Yes. Only a postgraduate degree in Sanskrit (Acharya/MA) and basic Devanagari typing skills are essential. NET/SET, Ph.D, and research experience are desirable and add marks, but their absence does not disqualify a candidate.
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