Indian Institutes Announce Junior Research Fellow Vacancies for 2026

The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) issued a notification for a single Junior Research Fellow position. Eligible candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in Life Sciences or related fields, possess a CSIR‑UGC NET, GATE or equivalent qualification, be no older than 35, and have at least 55 % marks. Applications are to be submitted by email by 23 June 2026, with a salary of Rs 37,000 + HRA for the first two years and Rs 42,000 + HRA for the third year.

The Regional Ayurveda Research Centre (RARC) in Dimapur, Nagaland, announced a walk‑in interview for one Junior Research Fellow (M.Sc. Botany) vacancy. Applicants may be up to 30 years old, with no application fee, and will receive a stipend of Rs 31,000 + HRA per month. The walk‑in interview is scheduled for 29 June 2026. Both notices detail eligibility, required documents, and selection procedures.

These recruitments target early‑career researchers in India’s medical and Ayurvedic research sectors, offering contract positions with modest monthly remuneration.