Pragjyotish College Recruitment 2025 – Apply for JRF & Project Assistant Posts
Pragjyotish College Recruitment 2025: Pragjyotish College, Guwahati, has released an official notification inviting applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Assistant (PA) positions under a DBT-sponsored project titled “Inventorization of Physical Mutagenesis to Induce Commercially Important Traits in Six Common Indigenous Orchids of Assam.”
The project will be conducted under the supervision of Dr. Ranjan Kumar Bora (Principal Investigator) along with Dr. Amit Kumar Pradhan and Dr. Himadri Saikia at the Department of Botany, Pragjyotish College, Guwahati.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from Botany, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences backgrounds who wish to work in advanced plant science and molecular biology research.
Pragjyotish College Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Organization Name | Pragjyotish College, Guwahati |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Assistant (PA) |
| Project Title | Inventorization of Physical Mutagenesis in Indigenous Orchids of Assam |
| Project Duration | 3 Years |
| Funding Agency | Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India |
| Location | Department of Botany, Pragjyotish College, Assam |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 November 2025 |
| Official Website | www.pragjyotishcollege.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Monthly Fellowship |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 | As per DBT rules |
| Project Assistant (PA) | 01 | ₹20,000 + HRA (As per rules) |
Educational Qualification
1. Junior Research Fellow (JRF):
- Essential Qualification:
M.Sc. in Botany / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Plant Sciences / Agriculture or any related discipline with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). - Desirable Qualification:
- Prior experience in plant tissue culture, orchid taxonomy, micropropagation, molecular biology techniques, or laboratory handling.
- Candidates with NET / GATE / DBT-BET qualification will be preferred.
2. Project Assistant (PA):
- Essential Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Botany / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Agriculture or related disciplines. - Desirable Qualification:
- Experience in laboratory and fieldwork.
- Basic knowledge of data entry and record keeping.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
How to Apply for Pragjyotish College Recruitment 2025
Interested and eligible candidates must send their applications in the prescribed format along with biodata and relevant documents (in a single PDF file) via email to:
📧 ranjankrbora@pragjyotishcollege.ac.in+
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The subject line of the email should clearly mention:
➡️ “Application for the Post of JRF” or “Application for the Post of PA”
🕒 Last Date to Apply: 03 November 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview schedule via email or phone. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Important Instructions
- Posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- Candidates appearing in their final semester may also apply but must submit final mark sheets before joining.
- Age relaxation will be applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms.
- Selected candidates must join immediately or at short notice.
- Applicants must bring original documents and a set of photocopies during the interview.
Important Links
Official Website: www.pragjyotishcollege.ac.in
Email to Apply: ranjankrbora@pragjyotishcollege.ac.in
