- Temporary position funded by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the SPRIHA Scheme.
- Role involves research in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) with a focus on pedagogy and academia.
- Position is co-terminus with the DPIIT-SPRIHA Scheme and does not guarantee permanent employment.
- Initial tenure of up to 6 months, extendable based on performance and fund availability.
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🎓 LLB
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under DPIIT-IPR Chair
Office of IPR-Chair, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh-160014, India
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Office of IPR-Chair, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh (PU) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Eligibility Qualification | LLB (llb), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹28,000 - ₹37,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - No prior work experience is required. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is required for this position. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Post-graduate degree in Life Sciences or Law Studies.
- Candidates with UGC-CSIR JRF qualification will receive a stipend of Rs. 37,000 per month plus annual contingency.
- Candidates with UGC-CSIR NET qualification will receive a stipend of Rs. 28,000 per month plus annual contingency of Rs. 25,000 and HRA as admissible.
- No age limit specified for the position.
- Candidates with UGC-CSIR JRF qualification will receive a stipend of Rs. 37,000 per month plus annual contingency.
- Candidates with UGC-CSIR NET qualification will receive a stipend of Rs. 28,000 per month plus annual contingency of Rs. 25,000 and HRA as admissible.
- No age limit specified for the position.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on a walk-in interview conducted on 13th August 2026.
- Candidates must report at least 30 minutes before the scheduled interview time for document verification.
- Final selection will be based on the decision of the Selection Committee, which is binding.
- Selected candidates must join within three days of receiving the selection letter.
- Candidates must report at least 30 minutes before the scheduled interview time for document verification.
- Final selection will be based on the decision of the Selection Committee, which is binding.
- Selected candidates must join within three days of receiving the selection letter.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled application form (Annexure-I).
- One recent passport-size photograph.
- Original and one set of self-attested photocopies of all educational qualifications.
- Original and photocopies of experience certificates (if any).
- Original and photocopies of fellowship certificates (JRF/NET, if applicable).
- Original and photocopies of publications (if any).
- Proof of date of birth (DOB).
- Aadhaar card and personal ID proof.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- One recent passport-size photograph.
- Original and one set of self-attested photocopies of all educational qualifications.
- Original and photocopies of experience certificates (if any).
- Original and photocopies of fellowship certificates (JRF/NET, if applicable).
- Original and photocopies of publications (if any).
- Proof of date of birth (DOB).
- Aadhaar card and personal ID proof.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is required for this position.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position?
The candidate must have a postgraduate degree in Life Sciences and Law Studies.
Q.
What is the stipend amount for the JRF position if selected under UGC-CSIR JRF?
The stipend is Rs. 37,000 per month plus an annual contingency as per the UGC Scheme.
Q.
Is the appointment temporary or permanent?
The appointment is purely temporary under the SPRIHA Scheme and does not confer any right to claim regular or permanent employment.
Q.
What documents are required for the walk-in interview?
Candidates must bring the duly filled application form, one recent passport-size photograph, original certificates, and self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, fellowship certificates (if applicable), publications, and any other relevant documents.
Q.
What happens if the selected candidate does not join within three days of the selection letter?
The offer may be cancelled, and the position may be offered to the next suitable candidate.