Junior Research Assistant (JRA) under CST-UP Project

- Position: Junior Research Assistant (JRA) on a contractual basis under the Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CST-UP) project.
- Project title: 'Modeling and Implementation of an AI-Assisted FET-based Soil Sensor for Precision Farming'.
- Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Nilesh Anand Srivastava, Department of Electronics and Communication, University of Allahabad.
- Project ID: 8538, File No: CST/E&T/D-951 dated 04/08/2026.
- Fellowship amount: Rs. 28,000 per month (consolidated).
- Tenure: Three years or co-terminus with the project, subject to CST-UP guidelines and University of Allahabad service conditions.

- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics Engineering with first division.
- Desirable: Master’s Degree (M.E./M.Tech) in Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics Engineering with first division.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens and residents of Uttar Pradesh.
- Maximum age limit: 28 years as on 01st April 2026 (age relaxation applicable as per GoI norms or CST-UP guidelines).
- Working candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer.

- Applications will be shortlisted based on eligibility and merit.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for further selection procedures.
- Selection criteria will follow University of Allahabad and CST-UP norms.

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- Duly completed application form (Annexure-1) in prescribed format.
- Comprehensive CV with self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents.
- Self-attested copies of mark sheets, certificates, and details of research/experience (if any).
- Latest caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, not older than 6 months).
- Matriculation/SSC certificate as proof of date of birth.
- NOC from current employer (for working candidates).
- Recent passport-size photograph (self-attested).

- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.