VECC Kolkata Recruitment for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

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Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) JRF Recruitment 2026

The Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata, under the Department of Atomic Energy, has announced 9 Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs) in frontier areas of Physical Sciences. Eligible candidates can apply via email.

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1. Important Dates

• Starting Date for Email Applications: 06/05/2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 31/05/2026
• Tentative Dates of Interview (Offline): 19th – 24th June 2026
• Date of Joining as JRF: 03/08/2026

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2. Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: https://www.vecc.gov.in/.../Advt.VECC_2-2026.pdf
• Official Website: https://www.vecc.gov.in/

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3. Position Details

• Position Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• Total Fellowships: 09
• Research Areas: Experimental & Theoretical Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics, Accelerator Physics, Material Science, High Energy Physics, Condensed Matter Theory & Applied Physics.
• Fellowship Benefits: Rs.37,000/- to Rs.42,000/- per month + HRA/Hostel (as per DAE guidelines).
• Ph.D. Registration: Eligible for Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI).

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4. Eligibility Criteria

• National Level Exam: Candidates must have a valid score/certificate (issued on or before 31/05/2026) in any one of the following: UGC-CSIR-NET Fellowship (Lectureship not eligible), JEST Score, or GATE Score in Physics.
• Educational Qualification:

  Option 1: M.Sc. (Physics) with minimum 55% aggregate marks.

  Option 2: 5-Year Integrated M.Sc. / B.S.-M.S. (Physics) with minimum 55% aggregate.

  Option 3: 4-Year / 8-Semester B.S. (Physics) with fourth-year research with minimum 75% aggregate.

  Candidates awaiting final results can also apply.

• Nationality: Indian Nationals only.

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5. Age Limit

• Maximum Age: Less than 28 years as on 31/05/2026.
• Age Relaxation:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • SC / ST: 5 years
  • PwBD: Additional 10 years

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6. Application Process & Contact Info

• Application Mode: Through Email only.
• Application Fee: None.
• Email Address: Send application to jrf.vecc@gmail.com
• Required Documents:
  • Passport size photo (JPEG, <1 MB)
  • Proof of Date of Birth (SSC/Matriculation or Birth Certificate)
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Mark sheets and Certificates of qualifying degree
  • Score card / Certificate of National Level Exam (GATE/JEST/CSIR-NET)
• Selection Process: Screening of applications followed by Offline Interview.
• Interview Dates: 19th – 24th June 2026 (Tentative)