CUSB Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Central University of South Bihar has one Junior Research Fellow post open under an ANRF-ECRG sponsored project on detecting Fusarium graminearum in millets. Candidates need a Master of Science (Agriculture) in Genetics and Plant Breeding or Genetics, and the pay is Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA. Applications go by post or email within 21 days of the advertisement, which works out to about 18 November 2026 (21 days from 28 October 2026).

CUSB Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About CUSB

Central University of South Bihar is located at SH-7, Gaya-Panchanpur Road, P.O.: Fatehpur, District-Gaya (Bihar), Pin-824236. This post sits in the Department of Agriculture under its School of Agriculture & Development. The project is titled "Development of a rapid assay for detection of Fusarium graminearum for mitigation of diseases in millets."

CUSB Junior Research Fellow Vacancy Details 2026

CUSB Junior Research Fellow Eligibility 2026

Age limit: 28 Years. Age relaxation is admissible as per ANRF guidelines.

Essential qualification: Master of Science (Agriculture) in (Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Plant Breeding & Genetics/ Genetics). Qualification and experience should be from a recognized institute.

Desirable: Highly motivated candidates with good knowledge of:

• Genetics, Biotechnology and Plant breeding
• Plant pathology
• Bio-analytical techniques
• Data analysis and their interpretations

See the official notification (PDF) for the discipline-specific eligibility of this post.

Important Dates

The notice counts the 21 days from the date of the advertisement at the CUSB homepage.

Selection Process

Selection will be made on the basis of an interview, and the mode of interview is Offline/Online. Fulfilling the essential qualification alone does not guarantee an interview call or selection.

Service Conditions

• The job is temporary, initially for 01 year, and extendable up to the next 02 years or co-terminus with the project.
• The post will be on a contractual basis for the duration of the project, which runs for 3 years.
• The appointment can be terminated with one month notice or one month salary from either side without assigning any reason.
• The selected candidate will work on this project and on any other work the Principal Investigator assigns from time to time.
• No TA/DA will be given for attending the interview or for joining the post. Candidates should make their own arrangements for the duration of the interview.

How to Apply for CUSB Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

1. Prepare your application with the documents listed below.
2. Send it by post to Dr. Pranav Tripathi, Principal Investigator, Department of Agriculture, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya -824236 (India), or as an attachment by email to [email protected].
3. Make sure it is submitted within 21 days from the date of the advertisement.

Documents to send:

• Bio-data/C.V.
• 250 words write up
• Statement of marks
• Experience
• All testimonials

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