Pondicherry University Recruitment: Post Offers Rs. 14,000 Monthly Research Fellowship for M.Sc. Graduates

Pondicherry University Recruitment 2026: Project Fellow Vacancy, ₹14,000 Monthly Fellowship

Puducherry: One position of CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I is available at Pondicherry University under a research project sponsored by the University Grants Commission (UGC) - Department of Atomic Energy Consortium for Scientific Research (UGC-DAE-CSR). The project is to be carried out at the Department of Physics, School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences, Pondicherry University.

The project aims at compositional engineering of high entropy oxides for electrochemical energy conversion. This research project may interest candidates who hold a post-graduate degree in Physics or Material Science, and wish to acquire research experience in an energy related field.

Interested and eligible candidates must fill in a Google Form and send their biodata with the enclosures to the Project Investigator, by the last date (15th October 2026), as mentioned in the notification.

Pondicherry University Project Fellow Recruitment 2026: Key Details

What Is the Research Project About?

The fellow will work on Compositional Engineering of High Entropy Oxides for Electrochemical Energy Conversion. This project is sponsored by UGC-DAE-CSR and is hosted by the Department of Physics at Pondicherry University. High Entropy Oxides (HEOs) are of interest for electrochemical energy conversion. Researchers who have interest in the area of materials science and energy conversion-related research may find this opportunity relevant and useful for their career.

The notice also indicates that the appointed fellow will spend a considerable period of time at UGC-DAE. Candidates are advised to consider this before applying for this fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria for CRS Project Fellowship at Pondicherry University

The applicant must have an M.Sc. (Physics/Material Science) degree with at least 55% marks. The degree must have been awarded in the last 3 years according to UGC-DAE-CSR guidelines.

The upper age limit for the applicants is 28 years as of the closing date for this application. Age relaxation is up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, women and persons with disabilities.

Candidates must review their certificates and academic qualifications before completing their applications to ensure these meet the conditions set in the advertisement.

How to Apply for Pondicherry University Recruitment 2026

Candidates are required to complete an online Google Form and send a brief Biodata to the given Email ID by the due date. Both these actions are mandatory.

• Complete the Google Form: Complete the application form through the official channel.
• Prepare your Biodata: In your biodata you should mention your educational qualification, percentage/ CGPA and research experience at each level
• Attach supporting documents: Attach scanned copies of all educational certificates and other supporting document
• Email your application: Send your biodata and supporting documents to the email address vijayrmk@pondiuni.ac.in
• Write the subject as Application for UGC DAE CSR Project Fellow
• The complete application should be sent on or before the due date 29th October 2026, to the Email ID mentioned above.

It is to be noted that, incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will not be considered.

Selection Process of the Recruitment

The selection process will consist of an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified about the interview through email. The selection committee will assess applicants on the basis of the interview performance and their academic records, research interests and subject knowledge.

The interviews will be either online or in a hybrid mode, as per the UGC-DAE CSR norms and standards. It is further mentioned in the notification that no TA/DA and/or stay will be paid for the interview. For clarifications, candidates can contact the principal investigator of the project, Dr. Vijayarangamuthu K, at the email mentioned above.

FAQs

1. How many openings are there for Pondicherry University Recruitment 2026?

 Pondicherry University has notified one opening of CRS Project Fellow (Junior)-I in its Department of Physics.

2. What is the last date to apply for Pondicherry University Project Fellow Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply is 29-10-2026. Candidates need to fill the Google Form and send their biodata and supporting documents through email.

3. What is the eligibility for the CRS Project Fellow position?

Candidates must have an M.Sc. in Physics/ Material Science with at least 55% marks in their last degree. The advertisement specifies that the degree must be awarded within last three years.

4. What is the monthly fellowship offered by Pondicherry University?

The Fellow will be paid a monthly fellowship of Rs. 14,000/- plus HRA as per UGC-DAE-CSR norms.

5. What is the age limit for Pondicherry University Project Fellow Recruitment?

The upper age limit is 28 years for General category candidates. Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Persons with Disabilities/ Women candidates

6. What is the tenure of the CRS Project Fellow position?

The position will be held for one year, extendable up to three years, based on UGC-DAE-CSR and satisfactory progress.

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