Niperhajipur of-junior-research-fellow-jrf- Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Niperhajipur for the post of Teaching Posts. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Ph.D / Doctorate, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| S At Niper Hajipur | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2024-06-16 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-07-20 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Niperhajipur (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Niperhajipur (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Niperhajipur (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Niperhajipur (Tender: General | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Candidates must visit the official NIPER Hajipur recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email address, mobile number, and basic personal details.
Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, GPAT/GATE/NET scores, and prior research experience in pharmaceutical sciences.
Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree transcripts, national-level exam scorecard, category certificate, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the prescribed format.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online via the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and save the transaction receipt for future reference.
Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the shortlist and subsequent interview call letters.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Niperhajipur of-junior-research-fellow-jrf- Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.
| Selection Phase / Exam Paper | Weightage & Duration | Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Academic & National Exam Screening | Shortlisting based on GPAT/GATE/NET rank and PG percentage | Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Biotechnology, Organic Chemistry fundamentals |
| Stage 2: Written Aptitude & Domain Test | 100 Marks, 90 Minutes | Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Analytical Techniques (HPLC, NMR, MS), Core Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview & Technical Viva | 100 Marks, 30 Minutes | Presentation of Master's research project, Defense of thesis, Conceptual questions on the proposed JRF project area, Laboratory safety and ethics |
| Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination | Qualifying Stage | Verification of original academic degrees, National exam scorecards, Category certificates, Submission of a medical fitness certificate |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position at NIPER Hajipur is governed by DST/CSIR guidelines, offering a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month for the first two years. Since it is a consolidated fellowship, standard 7th CPC allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA at 53%) and Transport Allowance (TA) do not apply directly. However, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is admissible at 9% for Class Z cities like Hajipur, amounting to Rs. 3,330, bringing the gross monthly fellowship to Rs. 40,330. For institutional or project-linked positions mapped to equivalent 7th CPC Pay Level 6, the entry basic pay would be Rs. 35,400. With 53% DA (Rs. 18,762), 9% HRA (Rs. 3,186), and TA (Rs. 1,800 + DA), the gross salary would reach Rs. 59,148, with an in-hand net estimate of approximately Rs. 53,500 after standard NPS and professional tax deductions.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
NIPER Hajipur strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) reservation policies. Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per central mandates. Women candidates and SC/ST/PwBD applicants are often exempted from paying the application fee or receive significant concessions, ensuring equitable access to research opportunities in pharmaceutical sciences.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Niperhajipur of-junior-research-fel
Candidates must hold an M.S. (Pharm.) / M.Pharm. / M.Tech. (Pharm.) / M.Sc. in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks, along with a valid GPAT, GATE, or NET qualification.
There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must sign an undertaking to complete the assigned project duration or provide a prior notice of one to three months before resigning.
The initial appointment is for one year, extendable annually based on satisfactory performance evaluation by the progress review committee up to the project's termination.
Yes, selected JRFs who meet the institutional criteria and clear the internal evaluation may get an opportunity to register for the Ph.D. program at NIPER Hajipur.
The selected candidate will be posted at the NIPER Hajipur campus in Bihar, working in the designated department's advanced research laboratories.
The final merit list is prepared based on the cumulative performance in the personal interview, academic record, and national-level exam scores, subject to document verification.