St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling released this recruitment notification on 19 September 2026 on its official website. As per Advertisement (Advt.) No. 1:1/03/2026, the college invites applications for 1 Project Associate-I post in a research project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). Applications close on 25 September 2026. This is for physics postgraduates who want research experience on a funded project.
The notification lists a single vacancy, so there is no post-wise split. Applications go by email. The post is in the Department of Physics, St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling notification No. 1:1/03/2026 dated 19 September 2026.
Last verified: 19 September 2026.
St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling is recruiting 1 Project Associate-I for an ANRF-funded physics project through Advt. No. 1:1/03/2026. The last date to apply is 25 September 2026, and applications must be sent by email to rainishal507@gmail.com. Selection is by shortlisting and an in-person interview.
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Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling |
| Post | Project Associate-I |
| Advt. No. | 1:1/03/2026 (Ref No: ANRF/ECRG/2025/001221/PMS) |
| Total Vacancy | 1 |
| Duration | 6 months (extendable up to 3 years) |
| Salary | ₹37,000 per month + HRA, or ₹30,000 per month + HRA, depending on the pay tier |
| Application Mode | Email, with all documents in a single PDF file |
| Eligibility | M.Sc. Physics with at least 55% marks |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting, then in-person (offline) interview |
| Place of Posting | Not separately mentioned. The project is in the Department of Physics, St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling |
| Last Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates with M.Sc. Physics (at least 55% marks). NET or GATE decides the pay tier |
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About St. Joseph’s College
St. Joseph’s College is located at North Point P.O., Darjeeling, West Bengal 734104. The project sits in its Department of Physics, with Dr. Nishal Rai as Principal Investigator (PI). Its title is “Dynamical Suppression of Anomalous Transport in the Quark-Gluon Plasma: A Holographic Resolution to the Isobar Tension”. ANRF funds it under the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PM ECRG), reference no. ANRF/ECRG/2025/001221/PMS. The college office can be reached at (0354) 2252550 or principaldarj@yahoo.in.
Important dates
The college has fixed one date. The application start date and the interview date are not mentioned in the official notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 19 September 2026 |
| Application start date | Already Started |
| Last date of receipt of application | 25 September 2026 |
| Interview date | Not mentioned. Shortlisted applicants will be informed by email or phone |
The notification fixes the last date of receipt, so the email must be received by 25 September 2026. It does not state a cut-off time on that day.
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Vacancy details and salary
The advertisement lists 1 post. Pay is given per month plus house rent allowance (HRA), and the tier depends on how the candidate qualified.
| Post | Posts | Pay (i) | Pay (ii) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 1 | ₹37,000 per month + HRA | ₹30,000 per month + HRA | 6 months (extendable up to 3 years) |
| Total | 1 |
Who gets which pay
Pay (i) applies to scholars selected through one of two routes. Route (a) is the CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET), including Lectureship (Assistant Professorship), or the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Route (b) is a selection process through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and institutions.
Pay (ii) applies to others who do not fall under (i) above.
The category-wise split, the grade or scale and the HRA amount are not mentioned in the official notification. The appointment is purely temporary and ends when the project ends (co-terminus with the project).
Eligibility
- Qualification: M.Sc. Physics with at least 55% marks. Any relaxation in marks is not mentioned in the official notification.
- Experience: Not listed as compulsory. Candidates with experience in the field of the project and good knowledge of numerical methods for solving Partial Differential Equation will be preferred.
- Language: Candidates must be proficient in both spoken and written English.
- Age limit: Not mentioned in the official notification.
- NET or GATE: Not listed as a qualification condition. It appears only in the pay tiers and in the certificates to attach “if applicable”.
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Selection process
The notification describes shortlisting followed by an in-person interview.
- The college receives applications by email until 25 September 2026.
- The college shortlists applicants. Shortlisting criteria are not mentioned in the official notification.
- Shortlisted applicants are informed by email or phone.
- Shortlisted applicants attend an interview in person (offline). The date and venue are not mentioned in the official notification.
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview. In any dispute arising from the shortlisting process, the decision of the College is final and binding on the applicant.
How to apply
- Read the official notification.
- Prepare the documents listed below.
- Compile all documents into a single PDF file.
- Write “Application for Project Associate-I (ANRF – PM ECRG)” in the subject line of the email.
- Send the email to rainishal507@gmail.com on or before 25 September 2026.
Candidates who applied against Advt. No. 1:1/02/2026 need not reapply. Their earlier application will be considered valid for the current selection process.
A file size limit for the PDF is not mentioned in the official notification. Candidates should send the application only to the address printed in the notification and should not pay any agent or middleman for this post.
Documents to keep ready
- Expression of interest
- Academic vitae
- Permanent address and correspondence address
- Names of father and mother
- Telephone number and email address
- Self-attested copies of the Class X, Class XII, undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) certificates, and the NET or GATE certificate if applicable
- Statement of purpose, not more than one page, highlighting relevant research experience
Important links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification | Advt. No. 1:1/03/2026 notification PDF |
| Apply by email | rainishal507@gmail.com |
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FAQs
Is there a written exam for the St. Joseph’s College Project Associate-I post?
The official notification does not mention a written exam. It says shortlisted applicants will be informed by email or phone to attend an in-person (offline) interview. Shortlisting criteria, the interview date and the venue are not mentioned in the official notification.
What is the in-hand salary of the Project Associate-I post at St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling?
The official notification does not give an in-hand figure. It states ₹37,000 or ₹30,000 per month plus HRA, depending on the pay tier. The HRA amount and any deductions are not mentioned in the official notification.
What can a candidate do after working as a Project Associate-I?
The notification does not describe a career path. Research experience from a project post can support a PhD or fellowship application. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Can the St. Joseph’s College Project Associate-I application be sent by post?
The notification asks candidates to submit applications via email at rainishal507@gmail.com, with all documents in a single PDF file. Postal submission, hand delivery and an online form are not mentioned in the official notification.
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