Visva Bharati Santiniketan JRF Recruitment in Zoology 2025
Job Description
Organization Profile
Visva Bharati was declared a Central University and “An Institution of National Importance” by an Act of Parliament in May 1951. It functions as a unitary, teaching, and residential university dedicated to excellence in higher education and research.
Job Details
- Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Department: Department of Zoology
- Employment Type: Contract
- Project Title: Elucidating the role of CD36 and its association with the Fetuin-A-TLR4 pathway in promoting pancreatic beta cell inflammation, lipid accumulation, and insulin secretory defects in diabetic mice models

Qualifications Required
- M.Sc. in Zoology/Animal Science or relevant subjects with at least 55% marks
- Must have qualified CSIR-UGC NET (LS)/ GATE or any equivalent national-level examination with validity
Project Tenure
- Tenable up to October 15, 2026, subject to project progress and funding
- The project began on October 16, 2023, and has completed over a year of tenure
- Governed by SERB and Visva Bharati rules
Job Location
Santiniketan, West Bengal
Pay Scale
- ₹31,000 per month for the first two years (as JRF)
- ₹35,000 per month subsequently (as SRF)
- Applicable HRA as per Visva Bharati rules
- The post is co-terminus with the project duration
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply by Postal/Email with the following documents:
- Application in plain paper/email mentioning “Application for JRF position SERB Project, Ref. No. CRG/2022/007004, [Your Name]”
- Detailed CV including:
- Name and passport-size photo
- Address and contact details (email, mobile/WhatsApp)
- Educational qualifications with NET/GATE or any national-level exam if qualified
- Laboratory experience (if any)
- Self-attested copies of all relevant testimonials
- Application Deadline: 7th February 2025 (up to 5:00 PM)
Interview Details:
- Date: 10th February 2025 at 11:30 AM
- Mode: Online
- Official Notification: CLICK HERE
Contact Address:
Dr. Rakesh Kundu
Principal Investigator, Department of Zoology
Visva Bharati, Santiniketan-731235
Email: rakesh.kundu@visva-bharati.ac.in
Mobile: 8617660338
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