Recruitment 2026: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is inviting applications from eligible and highly motivated candidates for multiple research, faculty, and project positions across various departments. All appointments are temporary and co-terminus with their respective projects.

Below is the detailed breakdown of the available positions and application procedures.

1. Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development (IESD)

Project Details: "Development of electrochemical sensor for detection of endocrine disrupting phthalates in water samples" (DST Sponsored).

• Position: Research Assistant

  • Vacancies: Not explicitly specified (1 implied)

  • Remuneration: Rs. 25,000 per month (fixed).

    Eligibility: Candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Environmental Science or Chemistry. The upper age limit is 28 years (relaxations apply as per GOI rules).

    Application Process: Applications on plain paper with complete biodata and attested marksheets should reach Dr. Ankur Singh (P.I.), Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, BHU, Varanasi - 221005. Candidates may also apply via email to ankursingh.iesd@bhu.ac.in.

  • Deadline: Within 21 days of the advertisement date (Advertisement dated 15/4/26).

2. DST-Mahamana Centre of Excellence for Climate Change Research (IESD)

Project Details: Research positions established under the National Mission for Strategic Knowledge on Climate Change (NMSKCC), DST.

Positions & Vacancies: * JRF/SRF/Project Associate-1: 7 Posts

• Research Associate (II): 1 Post

• Project Scientist-1: 1 Post

• Project Assistant: 1 Post

Remuneration: As per DST norms (e.g., JRF at Rs. 37,000/- p.m. + HRA, Project Scientist-1 at Rs. 77,000/- p.m. + HRA).

Eligibility: Varies by role; generally requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Geophysics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or related fields.

Application Process: Applications on plain paper with complete biodata and self-attested documents must reach Prof. R.K. Mall, Principal Investigator, via speed post, along with a soft copy emailed to mcecer@gmail.com.

Deadline: Within 21 days from the date of the advertisement.

3. Department of Botany, Mahila Mahavidyalaya (MMV)

Project Details: "Development of Indigenous Cyanobacterial-Microalgal Consortia for Sustainable Rice Growth" (CSTUP Funded Project).

Position: Junior Research Assistant (JRA)

Vacancies: 01

Remuneration: Rs. 25,000/- per month (consolidated) for the first two years, and Rs. 28,000/- for the third year.

Eligibility: Master's degree in Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioscience, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, or allied subjects with 1st division at UG and PG levels. The age limit is 28 years as of 01.04.2025. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in microbiology and rice plant research.

Application Process: Completed applications in the prescribed format should reach Dr. Neelam Atri, Professor, Department of Botany, MMV, BHU. A soft copy must also be sent to neelam1409@bhu.ac.in.

Deadline: 26/04/2026 (till 05:00 PM).

4. Centre for Vedic Science

Project Details: Posts sanctioned by the Government of UP for the Centre for Vedic Science.

• Positions, Vacancies & Remuneration:

  • Chair Professor: 07 Posts | Emoluments: Rs. 1,00,000/- per month

  • Visiting Fellow: 07 Posts | Emoluments: Rs. 60,000/- per month

  • Research Assistant: 07 Posts | Emoluments: Rs. 50,000/- per month

Eligibility: Candidates must hold a relevant PG/Ph.D. in disciplines connected to Vedic sciences (e.g., Veda, Vyakaran, Jyotish, Philosophy) or modern sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Mathematics, Ayurveda, Engineering) combined with knowledge of the Sanskrit language and traditional Vedic practices.

Application Process: Applications/CVs, along with requisite enclosures, must be submitted to the Recruitment and Assessment Cell (RAC), Holkar Bhavan, BHU. Visiting Fellow and Research Assistant positions require online application submissions.

Deadlines: * Chair Professor: 13.05.2026

Visiting Fellow & Research Assistant: 07.05.2026 (for online application).

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