BHU Research Positions Recruitment 2026 (SRF/Lab Assistant/JRF) — 3 Posts, Apply by 09 Sep (UP)

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), a central university under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released BHU Research Positions Recruitment 2026 for 3 posts — Senior Research Fellow, Lab Assistant, and Junior Research Fellow — under a sponsored research project on Parkinson's Disease and neurobiology. This central government job is open to candidates holding qualifications ranging from a Graduate degree with mice-handling experience for Lab Assistant, up to a first-class postgraduate degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular & Human Genetics, Zoology, Animal Science, or Life Sciences with NET/GATE for Senior Research Fellow. Selected candidates at BHU will support research work in Parkinson's Disease, neuro-biology, neuronal cell culture, and molecular/cell biology, with specific desirable skills such as RT-qPCR, ChIP-qPCR, non-coding RNA, and epigenetics techniques for the Junior Research Fellow post. The selection process for BHU Research Positions 2026 consists of a written test, interview, document verification, and preparation of a merit list. The salary for BHU Research Positions 2026 ranges from ₹20,000 per month plus 18% HRA for Lab Assistant, ₹37,000 per month plus 18% HRA for Junior Research Fellow, up to ₹42,000 per month plus 18% HRA for Senior Research Fellow. The BHU Research Positions 2026 application must be submitted by email, since this recruitment does not use an online application portal. The last date to apply is 09 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official BHU notification PDF for their specific post before applying, since each of the three posts — Senior Research Fellow, Lab Assistant, and Junior Research Fellow — has its own separate detailed notification.

• Senior Research Fellow: First-class postgraduate degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Molecular & Human Genetics/Zoology/Animal Science/Life Sciences with qualified NET/GATE or equivalent examination; minimum 2 years' experience in Parkinson's Disease, neuro-biology, neuronal cell culture, molecular biology, and cell biology
• Lab Assistant: Graduate degree (minimum 55% marks) with experience in mice handling and laboratory reagent preparation
• Junior Research Fellow: M.Sc. in Zoology/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Biotechnology or a related area with at least 55% marks and qualified NET/GATE; desirable knowledge of cell culture, animal experiments, and molecular biology techniques such as RT-qPCR, ChIP-qPCR, non-coding RNA, and epigenetics

Maximum age limit for all posts: 35 years. Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST/PH/Female candidates.

• Senior Research Fellow: First-class PG in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Molecular & Human Genetics/Zoology/Animal Science/Life Sciences with NET/GATE, plus 2 years' relevant research experience
• Lab Assistant: Graduate (55% marks) with mice-handling and reagent-preparation experience
• Junior Research Fellow: M.Sc. in Zoology/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Biotechnology (55% marks) with NET/GATE
• Age: Maximum 35 years, with relaxation of 3 years (OBC) and 5 years (SC/ST/PH/Female)
• No application fee for any category
• These are contractual research positions tied to a sponsored project, not permanent university appointments

Maximum age limit for all posts: 35 years. Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST/PH/Female candidates.

• Senior Research Fellow: ₹42,000 per month + HRA (18%)
• Lab Assistant: ₹20,000 per month + HRA (18%)
• Junior Research Fellow: ₹37,000 per month + HRA (18%)

1. Read the official notification carefully for the specific post you are applying for, since each post has a separate detailed notification
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
4. Clearly mention the post applied for — "Senior Research Fellow," "Lab Assistant," or "Junior Research Fellow" — in the subject line of your email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the respective notification
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date of 09 September 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference