Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for MKU Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
MKU JRF Recruitment 2026 Notification
Madurai Kamaraj University has invited applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on a purely temporary basis in the MoES funded research project titled “Studies on Marine Bioactive Metabolites from Deep Sea Actinomycetes and their Molecular Mechanism against Fungal Plant Pathogens”. The project reference number is F. No. MOES/PAMC/DOM/145/2023 (E-14628).
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MKU JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview
Madurai Kamaraj University is recruiting 01 JRF under MoES project with M.Sc. qualification. Last date of application is 10 July 2026.
| Organization Name | Madurai Kamaraj University |
| Project Title | Studies on Marine Bioactive Metabolites from Deep Sea Actinomycetes and their Molecular Mechanism against Fungal Plant Pathogens |
| Funding Agency | Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India |
| Position | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Fellowship | Rs. 37,000 + 16% HRA per month |
| Duration | One year or co-terminus with the project |
| Department | Department of Microbial Technology, School of Biological Sciences |
| Application Mode | Offline (Post) / Soft copy via Email |
| Last Date | 10-07-2026 |
MKU JRF Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 24-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 10-07-2026 |
| Written Exam & Interview Date | To be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
MKU JRF Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 01 vacancy is available for the post of Junior Research Fellow under the MoES sponsored project.
MKU JRF Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | First Class in M.Sc. Microbial Gene Technology / Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Genomics / Biotechnology and all other Life Science courses. |
| Desirable Qualification | i) Qualification in National Level Tests such as CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SET, GATE, ASRB-NET. ii) Two years of research experience in Plant Microbe Interaction, Biological control, and Bioactive molecules purification & characterization. |
| Duration | One year or co-terminus with the project. |
How to Apply for MKU JRF Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates may apply on plain paper with detailed bio-data along with self-attested copies of certificates to the address of the Principal Investigator by post on or before 10.07.2026. Soft copy of the application should also be sent to [email protected].
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written exam followed by interview. No TA/ DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Important Instructions
- The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- Fellowship disbursement is subject to the release of grant from MoES.
- Candidates will be selected based on written test and interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the selection process.
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