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Notification No. DDUGU/BOT/1390/Oct./2025 | Dated: 9th October 2025
Organization Details
Department: Department of Botany
University: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University (DDUGU)
Address: Department of Botany, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur – 273009, Uttar Pradesh, India
Designation
Post Name: Junior Research Assistant (JRA)
Number of Positions: 1 (One)
Project Title
“Development of a Low-Arsenic Accumulating Kalanamak Rice Cultivar Suitable for Cultivation in Arsenic Affected Regions of Uttar Pradesh.”
Funding Agency: Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CST-UP)
Nature of Position: Temporary and co-terminus with the project
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. in Botany / Biochemistry / Chemistry with high academic attainment in graduate and postgraduate examinations.
Desirable Qualifications: Work experience in the field of rice breeding.
Age Limit: Maximum 28 years as on 1st April 2025.
Salary Details
| Duration | Stipend (Monthly) |
| First Two Years | ₹25,000 (Fixed) |
| Third Year | ₹28,000 (Fixed) |
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 9th October 2025
- Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: 19th October 2025 (up to 05:00 PM)
- Last Date for Soft Copy Submission: 20th October 2025
- Interview Date: 25th October 2025 (from 11:00 AM onwards)
Application Process
- Fill the prescribed application form provided in the advertisement.
- Attach attested copies of supporting documents (certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, and publications if any).
- Submit the hard copy by hand/post to the following address:
Dr. Rajveer Singh Chauhan
Department of Botany, Principal Investigator (CST-UP Project)
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University
Gorakhpur – 273009, Uttar Pradesh, India - Also send a soft copy of the application to rajveer.bot@ddugu.ac.in on or before 20th October 2025.
- Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
Selection Process
The interview will be conducted on 25th October 2025 from 11:00 AM onwards in the office of the Head of Department (HOD), Department of Botany, DDUGU.
- Shortlisted candidates must bring updated CV, original and attested photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Reservation and Application Fees
- Reservation Details: Not specified in the advertisement.
- Application Fees: Not mentioned (No fee applicable).
Contact Information
- Contact Person: Dr. Rajveer Singh Chauhan
- Email: rajveer.bot@ddugu.ac.in
- Department: Department of Botany
- University: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur – 273009, Uttar Pradesh
Other Important Notes
- The position is purely temporary and will automatically terminate with the completion of the project.
- Shortlisted candidates must appear for interview with all relevant documents and updated CV.
- Any false information or misrepresentation will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
Official Links
Official Notification Link: View Official Notification (PDF)
Official Website: https://ddugu.ac.in
