Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Prayagraj, a Grant-in-Aid institution under the administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has invited applications for two unreserved faculty positions in Physics. Appointments will be made either as Fellow E (Pay Level 12 of the VII CPC Pay Matrix) or as Reader F (Pay Level 13), initially for five years. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with research publications is required. Applications in the prescribed format must be sent by e-mail to [email protected] and must be received by 31 December 2026 (Advt. No. HRI/02/2026).
About HRI
The Harish-Chandra Research Institute, Chhatnag Road, Jhunsi, Prayagraj - 211019, is named for the mathematician Professor Harish-Chandra. Its mission is research and the training of students and advanced scholars in the Natural Sciences and Mathematical Sciences, with particular emphasis on Theoretical Physics and Mathematics. HRI is a Constituent Institution (CI) of the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a deemed university.
Vacancy Details
The notice announces two vacancies in total, both Unreserved. It does not print how many of them are for Fellow E and how many for Reader F; each appointment is made either as Fellow E or as Reader F.
Who Can Apply
Only Indian citizens who meet the essential criteria on educational qualifications, experience and age may apply. Age and experience are reckoned as on 31.12.2026.
The research topics are Astrophysics and Cosmology, Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics, Quantum Information and Computation, and String theory.
For both positions, candidates must have a proven excellent academic record, recognition and reputation amongst the scientists in their area of specialization by virtue of the merit of their research publications. The notice prints no age relaxation. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility wording.
Pay and Tenure
Appointments are made either as Fellow E (Pay Level 12 of the VII CPC Pay Matrix) or as Reader F (Pay Level 13 of the VII CPC Pay Matrix). Allowances as per the rules of the Government of India and the Department of Atomic Energy, residential accommodation on the institute campus and health care benefits as per the rules of the institute shall be provided.
All appointments are initially for five years. A decision on continuing appointment will be made at the end of the fourth year, or at an earlier date as may be decided by the Competent Authority.
HRI Recruitment 2026 Job Description
The duties below apply to both Fellow E and Reader F.
- Research work in subjects relevant to the research areas of the institute.
- Supervision of research scholars.
- Teaching activities of the institute.
- Participation in committees constituted by the director of the institute to aid in its functioning.
- Such other tasks as duly assigned by the director from time to time, acting in accordance with the Bye-laws and the Rules/Sub-rules of the institute.
How to Apply for HRI Recruitment 2026
- Fill in the application in the prescribed format that comes with the advertisement (Application Format for Faculty Position, pages 4 and 5 of the notice). It asks for name, gender, date of birth, nationality, correspondence address, e-mail ID, area of specialization, Ph.D. details, present position and post-doctoral experience, and carries a passport size photograph.
- List at least three referees with name, position, address and e-mail ID.
- Attach a copy of the Ph.D. degree certificate, the latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) with list of publications, and the latest research plan.
- Attach self-attested copies of certificates or testimonials in support of date of birth, qualifications and experience.
- Send the application by e-mail to [email protected] so that it is received by 31.12.2026. Applications received after this date shall be rejected.
- Ask the referees to send their letters of reference to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] by 31.12.2026.
Persons employed in Government of India/State Departments or Autonomous Organizations under them must send their applications through proper channel. The notice does not give an e-mail subject line.
Selection and Interview
Appointments are made on the recommendations of a Selection Committee. The committee considers the applications received together with the assessments of the institute's faculty and domain experts on those applications.
Applicants may be asked to give one or two talks on their research work and possibly a pedagogical talk as part of the assessment. The notice prints no interview date or venue.
Important Instructions
- Correspondence with individual applicants shall usually be by e-mail, so the e-mail address given in the application must be in regular use.
- The Selection Committee may consider only those applications found eligible after screening, or reject all applications received without assigning any reasons.
- Candidates must certify in the declaration that the information is true. If it is found false or incorrect, candidature or appointment shall stand cancelled without notice or compensation.
- Any dispute under the terms of the advertisement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
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