Applications are invited for the post of 01 Junior Research Assistant (JRA) at a consolidated fellowship of ₹25,000/- per month for the first years and ₹28,000/- per month for the second year to work on CST-UP sponsored project entitled “Optimization of C/N Ratio in Biochar-Enriched Vermicompost Derived from Nitrogen and Calcium Rich organic waste for Nutrient Recovery and soil reclamation” sanctioned for 2 years.
Date Posted: 6th October 2026
Hiring Organization: Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi
Organization Profile
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), has set up Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, Uttar Pradesh on the lines of IITs under the Act of Parliament 54/2007 with an empowerment to award degrees and conduct front-end research. Institute has been granted status of “An Institution of National Importance” by the Parliament. The Institute is promoted by six leading Oil PSUs (ONGC, IOCL, OIL, GAIL, BPCL and HPCL) in India, in association with Oil Industrial Development Board (OIDB) and positioned as a “World Class” Institution. The Institute consistently features in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Education, Government of India. Institute offers B. Tech, M. Tech, MBA and Ph D in several disciplines from main campus at Jais.
Over the years RGIPT has expanded its presence in multiple states. RGIPT opened a centre named “Energy Institute Bengalore (EIB)” in Karnataka. EIB offers M.Tech and PhD in many disciplines.
Considering the need for quality education in North-east region, RGIPT opened Assam Energy Institute (A centre of RGIPT) at Sivasagar, Assam. The centre offers diploma engineering and Integrated Dual Degree programs in multiple branches.
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Title: Junior Research Assistant (JRA)
Minimum Qualification
- Candidates should possess an M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Agricultural Sciences, or an equivalent relevant discipline, with high academic attainment and First Class at both the graduate and postgraduate levels.
- The upper age limit shall be 28 years as on 1st April 2026 (relaxation as per CST-UP norms).
- Eligibility condition: Only Indian citizens who are residents of Uttar Pradesh are eligible.
Job Location: Jais, Amethi - Uttar Pradesh
Emoluments: Consolidated fellowship of ₹25,000/- per month for the first years and ₹28,000/- per month for the second year
Apply Mode: Email
Last Date: 10-10-2026
Organization Website: https://www.rgipt.ac.in/
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit their application via e-mail with the subject line “Application for Junior Research Assistant – CST-UP Project” on or before 10 October 2026, up to 11:00 PM.
- The complete application should be sent by e-mail to pksrivastava@rgipt.ac.in.
- Incomplete applications, applications received after the prescribed deadline, or applications without the required supporting documents may not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview through e-mail/phone. No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview
Organization Address
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology
Mubarakhpur Mukhetia More,
Bahadurpur, Jais,
Post Harbanshganj,
Amethi – 229304, Uttar Pradesh
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