One Senior Research Fellow (SRF)/Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post is open in a CSIR-sponsored research project, "Economically-viable Rare-Earth-Free Permanent Magnets based on Binary and Pseudo-binary Intermetallic Alloys of Fe", at the School of Physics, University of Hyderabad. The fellowship is Rs.42,000/- p.m. for SRF and Rs.37,000/- p.m. for JRF, plus HRA (as per applicable rate), initially for 12 months. Applications go by email to [email protected], and filled-in applications must be received by 24 November 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | University of Hyderabad (UoH) |
| Department | School of Physics |
| Project | Economically-viable Rare-Earth-Free Permanent Magnets based on Binary and Pseudo-binary Intermetallic Alloys of Fe |
| Funding Agency | CSIR (CSIR-sponsored research project) |
| Tenure | Initially for 12 months, extended up till completion of the project based on performance and fund availability |
| Post Name(s) | Senior Research Fellow (SRF)/Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | SRF: Rs.42,000/- p.m. + HRA; JRF: Rs.37,000/- p.m. + HRA |
| Age Limit | Varies by post |
| Job Location | School of Physics, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad |
| Application Mode | Email ([email protected]) |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee or the selection process.
The University of Hyderabad is a university at P.O. Central University Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500 046, Telangana. This recruitment is for a time-bound CSIR-sponsored research project in its School of Physics, run by Project Investigator Dr. Ajit K Patra, Professor, School of Physics. The project works on rare-earth-free permanent magnets based on binary and pseudo-binary intermetallic alloys of iron (Fe).
A single vacancy is advertised, to be filled either as Senior Research Fellow or as Junior Research Fellow. The notice states: "SRF candidate will be preferred if found suitable."
| Post | Essential Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | See the two options listed below the table | 32 years |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | BS 4 years programme/Integrated BS-MS/MSc/BE/BTech or equivalent degree, with 55% marks and passing of valid NET/GATE score | 28 years |
SRF essential qualification (either of the two):
The application form asks for age as on the last date of the notification. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for the following candidates. The notice points to https://csirhrdg.res.in/Home/Index/1/Default/3283/63 for the relaxation rules.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes/Tribes/OBC | Up to 5 years |
| Women | Up to 5 years |
| Physically handicapped | Up to 5 years |
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
| Post | Fellowship |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Rs.42,000/-p.m. + HRA (as per applicable rate) |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Rs.37,000/-p.m. + HRA (as per applicable rate) |
HRA is paid over the fellowship at the applicable rate. The post is for a temporary period, purely on a contractual basis, in a time-bound research project. The appointment is initially for 12 months and can be extended up till the completion of the project, based on the candidate's performance and fund availability.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 10/11/2026 |
| Last date for receipt of filled-in applications | 24 November 2026 |
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| UoH SRF/JRF Application Form (Form – B) | Application form to send by email |
| UoH SRF/JRF Official Notification PDF | Advertisement dated 10/11/2026 |
| University of Hyderabad Official Website | Official website of the University |
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