CUP Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Junior Research Fellowship / Project Assistant Posts

Age Details

• Maximum age limit for all posts: 50 years. Age relaxation as per official DBT rules may apply.

Educational Qualifications

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

• Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) with at least 55% marks in Biotechnology, Botany, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a relevant allied field of Life Sciences. Candidates must have cleared national eligibility tests such as CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship/Category 3), GATE, or DBT-BET as mandated by DBT rules.

Project Assistant (PA)

• B.Sc./B.Tech./M.Sc. with at least 55% marks in Biotechnology, Botany, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a relevant allied discipline.

Age and Relaxation

• Maximum age limit: 50 years for all posts. Age relaxation is applicable as per official DBT rules.

Important Dates (as per notification)

• Notification Date: 27 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 05 June 2026
• Date of Interview: 08 June 2026

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST) in this recruitment.

How to Apply

• The application process is via email. Prepare a complete bio-data with educational qualifications and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs).
• Mention the post applied for in the subject line and send the application to the official email address provided in the notification. Ensure submission before the last date: 05-06-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for reference.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: https://img2.NaukariShala.com/news/2026/05/48798-6a194aa35b67271853824.pdf
• Official Website: https://cup.edu.in/