SRF Recruitment Microbiology – “Strengthen Climate-Resilient Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) Through Biological Seed Treatment Under GEF-7 FOLOUR Project”

Job Title
Senior Research Fellow

Number of Posts
One

Project Title
“Strengthen Climate- Resilient Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) Through Biological Seed Treatment Under GEF-7 FOLOUR Project”

Principal Investigator
Dr. Seema Sangwan (Associate Professor)

Salary

• Rs.37000/- per month + HRA for 1st and 2nd year
• Rs.42000/- per month + HRA for 3rd year
• The House Rate Allowance (HRA) will be given as per applicable rates

Duration
Upto 23rd April, 2027 or upto the duration of the project

Location
Department of Microbiology, CCS HAU, Hisar

Eligibility

• Essential Qualifications:
• M.Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in the discipline Microbiology.
• Candidate having three years of Bachelor degree & Two years Master Degree with NET qualification or Ph.D. Degree in relevant subject.
• Desirable Qualification:
• Preference will be given to the candidate having Ph.D. Degree and research expertise in the area of Microbiology (handling of microorganism, fermentation, breakdown of microbial cells and fractionation of cell components).

Age Limit

• 35 years for man
• 40 years for women
• Age limit is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per GOI norms.

Terms & Conditions

• The appointment is co-terminus with the project up to one year or termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
• In case the work and conduct is not found satisfactory, services can be terminated after giving the opportunity.
• If the candidate wants to leave, they can do so after giving 10 days notice to the University.
• Services can be terminated on account of paucity of funds.
• The candidate will be entitled to TA/DA as per rules.
• On expiry of the term of the project, the candidate will be relieved and the University/Department will not be responsible for adjustment in the University.
• The candidate will not be a regular employee of the University and would not be entitled to any CPF/GPF or any other benefit admissible to regular employees.
• The candidate will be required to produce a medical certificate of fitness from the CMO, CCS HAU, Hisar at the time of joining.
• The candidate would report for duty within 10 days from the date of issue of this order, failing which appointment will be treated as withdrawn.
• Place of work will be at Microbiology Department, CCS HAU, Hisar.
• The candidate will be required to execute an agreement on a non-judicial stamped paper of Rs.15/- before being allowed to join the post.

Last Date
01-08.2026 upto 12.00 Noon

How to Apply

• Applications on plain paper, complete in all respects, should reach the office of the undersigned by the last date.
• Interview will be held on 04.08.2026 at 10.00 AM.
• Interview location: Office of Director of Research, CCS HAU, Hisar.
• Original certificates are required to be shown at the time of interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.