MKU Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

MKU Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow

MKU has released an official notification for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellow posts (1 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment before 10 Jul 2026. Read the full details below including eligibility criteria, important dates, and how to apply.

MKU Junior Research Fellow - Overview

Organization	MKU
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow
Total Vacancies	1
Qualification	M.Sc
Location	Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Salary	Rs. 37,000 per MONTH
Job Type	Full Time
Application Start Date	24 Jun 2026
Last Date to Apply	10 Jul 2026
Official Website	mkuniversity.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for MKU Junior Research Fellow recruitment must possess the following educational qualification: M.Sc. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Salary Details

Selected candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position at MKU will receive a salary of Rs. 37,000 per MONTH. Additional allowances may apply as per government norms.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	24 Jun 2026
Last Date to Apply	10 Jul 2026

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for MKU Junior Research Fellow recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the official website: mkuniversity.ac.in
Look for the Junior Research Fellow recruitment notification
Read the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet all requirements
Fill in the application form with accurate details
Upload the required documents and photograph
Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	mkuniversity.ac.in

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madurai Kamaraj University JRF Recruitment 2026?

Madurai Kamaraj University has invited applications for one Junior Research Fellow position in a Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) funded project on marine bioactive metabolites from deep sea actinomycetes. The project focuses on their molecular mechanism against fungal plant pathogens.

What is the last date to apply for MKU JRF 2026?

The last date for submission of application for Madurai Kamaraj University JRF Recruitment is 10th July 2026. Candidates can send both hard copy by post and soft copy via email.

What is the fellowship amount for JRF at Madurai Kamaraj University?

Selected candidates will receive Rs. 37,000 + 16% HRA per month as fellowship. The position is purely temporary and the duration is one year or co-terminus with the project.

What is the eligibility for Madurai Kamaraj University JRF Recruitment?

Candidates must have First Class M.Sc. degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Microbial Gene Technology, Botany, Zoology, Genomics or any Life Science subject. Candidates with NET/GATE qualification and research experience in Plant Microbe Interaction or Bioactive molecules will be preferred.

How to apply for MKU JRF under MoES project?

Interested candidates should send their application on plain paper with bio-data and self-attested certificates to the Principal Investigator by post. A soft copy must also be emailed to [email protected] before 10 July 2026.

Is NET qualification mandatory for this JRF post?

No, NET qualification is not mandatory but it is highly desirable. Candidates with CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, GATE or other national level tests will get preference during selection.