NIFTEM invites applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post on a 6-month contractual project in Haryana. Candidates with a Master's in Food Science or allied fields can apply online by 20 Nov 2026. The monthly salary is ₹37,000 plus 10% HRA. Age limit is 35 years with relaxations as per Govt. rules. Selection via interview.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Master's degree in Food Science and Nutrition/Food Science and Technology/ Food Technology and Management and allied sciences | Experience in product development and analysis; knowledge in food fortification |
The project "Integrating Millets and Almonds/ Almond Flour in School Meals: A sustainable approach to enhancing Nutrition in Private Schools in India" at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana, needs one contractual Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for 6 months at 37,000 per month plus 10% HRA. The essential qualification is a Master's degree in Food Science and Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Food Technology and Management and allied sciences. Candidates fill the application form at career.droniftem.com on or before 20 November 2026.
The notice has one post, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), with one position.
The age limit is maximum 35 years. A relaxation of 5 years applies for women, SC, ST, OBC and differently abled candidates as per the Govt. of India Rules. The notice does not print a date for counting age.
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
The emoluments are 37,000 per month plus 10% HRA. The duration of the engagement is 6 months. The engagement is purely contractual and co-terminable with the project, and selected candidates have no claim for a regular appointment.
Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. The date and time of the interview will be communicated to candidates via email only. The notice does not print the interview date.
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| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Online application form for the JRF post |
| Official Notification PDF | NIFTEM notice dated 09-11-2026 |
| Official Website | career.droniftem.com |
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The last date to apply online is 20 November 2026 at career.droniftem.com.
A Master's degree in Food Science and Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Food Technology and Management or allied sciences is required.
Maximum age is 35 years with 5 years relaxation for women, SC, ST, OBC, and differently abled candidates as per Govt. rules.
The salary is ₹37,000 per month plus 10% HRA for 6 months.
Apply online at career.droniftem.com before 20 November 2026 and upload self-attested documents.
Always verify details on the official notification before applying.
