Here are the full details for the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2025 (latest available) — please verify the official notification before applying.
Overview
Organisation: IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal.
Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under one or more funded research projects.
Mode of Application: Online/e-mail submission (varies by project) — for one project the “Apply Online” start date is 28-10-2025.
Last Date to Apply: As per one listing 03-11-2025 for that project.
Salary: Typically around ₹ 37,000/month + HRA (for chemistry project) as per one ad.
Eligibility & Qualifications
Educational Qualification:
MSc/MS (or equivalent) in relevant subject (Chemistry, Physics, Biology etc.). For example: “At least 55% (or minimum CGPA 7.0) in MSc/MS in Chemistry” for a chemistry-project.
For some biology/ecology projects: MSc in Botany/Forestry/Zoology/Environmental sciences etc with research/field experience.
National Eligibility Test: Many ads mention preference for CSIR-NET JRF (LS), GATE, or equivalent.
Age Limit: Example: For the chemistry project, upper age limit 28 years as on date of application (with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PH) for that particular ad.
Experience / Additional Skills (Desirable): Depending on project—e.g., for a chemistry project “strong knowledge & interest in main-group chemistry and catalysis; prior expertise with Schlenk line techniques and air-sensitive manipulations” for the specific research group.
Project / Vacancy Details
One project (in Dept. of Chemical Sciences, PI: Prof. Swadhin K. Mandal) on “Catalytic Activation and Functionalization of Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) and Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) using Reactive Main-group Compounds”. Vacancies: 1 position. Remuneration: ₹ 37,000 + HRA. Tenure: From August 2025 to December 2025 (depending on funds & performance) for this ad.
Another listing: “Dispersion Polymerization Derived Macromolecular Hierarchical Nano-Architectures with Antioxidant Property” (Dept of Chemical Sciences). Salary: ₹ 37,000 + 27% HRA. Requirements: MSc in Chemistry (55% or CGPA 7), national test. Upper Age: 28 yrs.
For the broad “JRF Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online” listing: No. of posts not clearly mentioned; pay matrix ~ ₹ 37,000. Apply online start date 28-10-2025, last date 03-11-2025.
Application Process
Carefully read the specific advertisement PDF (linked on IISER Kolkata website) for the project you are applying to.
Usually you will need to submit:
CV / Resume.
Cover Letter / Statement of interest (as required).
Scanned copies of mark-sheets / certificates (10th onwards), MSc certificate, NET/GATE score if required.
Proof of research experience/publications etc (if any).
Submission method: For many advertisements, it’s via email (to the PI or email given in ad) or through online application form. For example: “Eligible candidates may apply with their CV and cover letter to Prof. Swadhin K. Mandal by email: [email protected]
”.
Selection: Short-listing based on eligibility → interview (online or offline) → selection. No TA/DA for interview usually.
Keep track of deadlines carefully — for one project the last date is “14 days from date of advertisement”.
Key Points / Tips
Make sure you apply for exactly the project you are eligible for (subject area, skills etc).
Check whether a national eligibility test (NET/GATE) is mandatory or preferred for that ad.
Age limit varies per project—always check the specific ad.
The pay/salary and tenure will depend on funding agency and project conditions. It may be temporary for the duration of the project.
Prepare for interview: know your subject area, project details, previous experience (if any).
Since deadlines are tight (e.g., last date 03-11-2025 in one listing), ensure you gather documents, prepare your CV, cover letter early.
Keep multiple scanned copies of all certificates & transcripts (10th, 12th, BSc, MSc, NET / GATE etc).
If you are emailing, put a proper subject line as asked in the advertisement (e.g., “Application for JRF – [Project Title]”).
Be aware that sometimes no application fee is required (e.g., “Application Fee: Nil” in one ad).