AIIMS Kalyani Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Microbiology, AIIMS Kalyani has issued Advertisement No. MCRBIO/RES/6/2024-MICROB/1127 dated 1 August 2026 inviting applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow on a purely temporary and contractual basis. The window is short. Applications close on 10 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.

The post sits under an ICMR funded Extramural Project on snakebite envenomation, and the subject matter shapes who should apply. The study is titled “Fingerprinting of antigenic variation of the venoms of the dominant killer snakes of West Bengal and development of POCT for diagnosis of acute envenomation cases”, and it runs under Principal Investigator Dr. Sayantan Banerjee.

In plain terms, this is venom proteomics work leading towards a point-of-care diagnostic test. Snakebite remains a major cause of rural mortality in West Bengal, and accurate species-level diagnosis at the bedside is the practical problem the project is trying to solve. Candidates who understand that framing will interview considerably better than those who arrive knowing only the job title.

Recruitment at a Glance

The advertisement does not state a vacancy count against the post, listing it simply as Junior Research Fellow. Treat it as a single position unless the institute clarifies otherwise.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

A post graduate degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent, or a graduate degree in Veterinary Science.

That second route is worth pausing on, because it is unusually generous. A BVSc holder is eligible at graduate level, while candidates from the biological sciences need a master’s. Given the project involves animal venoms and species-level antigenic variation, the veterinary route makes obvious sense and opens the post to a group who often assume research fellowships are closed to them.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference is given to candidates with experience in:

• Venomics
• Protein or peptide analysis and molecular biology related techniques
• Serological assay development
• Knowledge of immunology and computer applications

With a single post and a nine day window, the desirable list is where the shortlist will actually be decided. If you have bench experience in any of these areas, make it explicit and specific on your CV rather than leaving it to be inferred from a thesis title.

Age Limit

Maximum 30 years. Use our free age calculator if your birthday falls close to the boundary, and note that age proof must be submitted with the application rather than produced later.

Salary and Tenure

The post carries a consolidated salary of ₹25,000 per month. The notification is explicit that no other allowance is admissible beyond that figure, and that no hostel or accommodation is provided. Anyone relocating to Kalyani should budget for that on a consolidated stipend.

Tenure is purely contractual for six months, extendable on the basis of performance and project requirement, up to termination of the project. The contract expires automatically on completion of the tenure or on withdrawal of funding, and either side may terminate with 30 days’ notice or salary in lieu. Leave is governed by the DHR MRU Scheme leave policy.

How to Apply

1. Fill the Google form at the link given in the notification before 10 August 2026, 11:59 PM.
2. Prepare your documents covering age proof, qualifications and experience certificates.
3. Merge them into a single PDF, in that same order, and upload the one file through the form.
4. Submit before the deadline. Applications received afterwards are not considered.

That third step is a specific instruction rather than a suggestion, and it is the most common reason a research application gets set aside at scrutiny. Our free JPG to PDF converter will merge scanned or photographed certificates into a single PDF in whatever order you arrange them, and if the combined file is too heavy for the form’s upload limit, the PDF compressor will reduce it while keeping the text readable. Both run entirely in your browser.

Selection Process

• Eligible candidates are shortlisted from the Google form submissions.
• The shortlist, interview date and venue are published on the AIIMS Kalyani website. No individual communication is sent, so check the site rather than waiting for a call or email.
• The written test and interview are conducted offline only. There is no online option.
• Candidates must bring supporting documents with an updated CV and original certificates for verification.
• The result is published on the website and selected candidates are informed by email.
• No TA or DA is paid for attending the interview.

The no-individual-communication clause matters more than it sounds. With a 10 August closing date and a six month contract, the institute is likely to move quickly. Bookmark the AIIMS Kalyani site and check it every couple of days after the deadline rather than assuming silence means rejection.

Terms and Conditions

• Candidates must satisfy themselves on eligibility. A false declaration leads to disqualification and removal from service.
• Appointment is full time.
• Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee selection.
• Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
• The Selection Committee’s decision is final.
• Selected candidates must follow institute rules and discipline.
• All disputes are subject to Kolkata jurisdiction.

Important Dates

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Related Recruitment

AIIMS Kalyani is running a second, much larger drive at the same time. AIIMS Kalyani Junior Resident Recruitment 2026 has 84 non-academic Junior Resident posts on a six month tenure for MBBS holders, with registration closing 24 August 2026. The two are entirely separate applications with different eligibility.

For comparable project funded research work, AIIMS Guwahati Recruitment 2026 has five CCRAS funded posts including Senior Research Fellow, CSIR CFTRI Project Associate Recruitment 2026 at Mysuru closes 12 August 2026, and ISRO NRSC Recruitment 2026 carries 19 Junior Research Fellow seats among its 48 posts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for AIIMS Kalyani JRF Recruitment 2026?

10 August 2026 up to 11:59 PM. Applications received after the deadline are not considered.

What qualification is required?

A post graduate degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent, or a graduate degree in Veterinary Science.

Is NET or GATE required?

The advertisement does not list a national eligibility test among the essential or desirable requirements for this post.

What is the salary?

₹25,000 per month, consolidated. No other allowance is admissible and no accommodation is provided.

What is the age limit?

A maximum of 30 years.

How long is the appointment?

Six months on a purely contractual basis, extendable on performance and project requirement up to termination of the project. Either side may end it with 30 days’ notice or salary in lieu.

How do I submit my documents?

Age proof, qualification and experience certificates must be merged into a single PDF in that order and uploaded through the Google form.

Will I be told individually if I am shortlisted?

No. The shortlist, interview date and venue are published only on the AIIMS Kalyani website, and no individual communication is sent.

Is the interview held online?

No. The written test and interview are conducted offline only, and no TA or DA is paid for attending.

What experience improves my chances?

Preference is given to candidates with experience in venomics, protein or peptide analysis, molecular biology techniques and serological assay development, along with knowledge of immunology and computer applications.

Details above are taken from AIIMS Kalyani Advertisement No. MCRBIO/RES/6/2024-MICROB/1127 dated 1 August 2026. Candidates should read the full notification before applying and check the institute website for the shortlist.