Fakir Mohan University, a state university located at Balasore in Odisha, has announced recruitment for Research Associate and Research Assistant posts under its Centre of Excellence. There are three temporary positions in total, one for Research Associate and two for Research Assistant, offered under an OSHEC-funded project on Bioresource Management and Energy Conservation Material Development. The posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, so selected candidates work on project-based research at the university.
Fakir Mohan University Research Associate and Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 10 Oct 2026Updated 10 Oct 2026FMU/OHEPEE/CoE/01/2026/8930
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
28 Oct
10 days left
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Last date 28 Oct 2026 · 10 days left
- Notification10 Oct
- Applications Opentill 28 Oct
About FMU Research Associate and Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Fakir Mohan University
- Advertisement No.
- FMU/OHEPEE/CoE/01/2026/8930
- Post Name
- Research Associate and Research Assistant
- Job Location
- Balasore, Odisha
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- At least three publications in Web of Science or Scopus journals (Research Associate)
- Tenure
- Co-terminus with the project
Vacancy Breakdown
Research Associate
1
Research Assistant
2
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 |
| Research Assistant | 2 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Research Associate1 post
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in Physics/ Experimental Condensed Matter Physics/ Material Science/ Nanotechnology with at least three publications in Web of Science or Scopus journals. The candidate must have a first class in Bachelor or Master's degree from a recognized university.
- Note
- The candidate is required to work on the objective 'Development of Hybrid Nanocomposite Materials for Efficient Electrochemical Energy Storage (EES) Devices' and to publish at least one paper per year in a Web of Science indexed journal on the area of work being done at the CoE.
- Documents
- Application form as per Annexure I, statement of research interests/statement of purpose of around 1000 words, recommendation letters from referees (optional), hard copy of preprints/reprints of three best research publications
Research Assistant2 posts
- Qualification
- At least second class in Master degree in any branch of Chemistry/Material Science/ Environmental Science/Physics/Life Science with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized University.
- Age Limit
- Must be less than 30 years of age on the last date of advertisement
- Note
- The Research Assistant has to carry out field work, computer analysis, instrumental analysis and other laboratory research work required for the project.
- Documents
- Application form as per Annexure II
Age Limit
Less than 30 years for Research Assistant as on the last date of advertisement
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Research Associate1 post
- Stages
- Presentation — Shortlisted candidates give a presentation of maximum 10 slides, 50% on their research work and 50% on the work to be done at FMU.
- Interview — Personal appearance before the selection committee.
Research Assistant2 posts
- Stages
- Interview — Personal appearance before the selection committee.
- 1Shortlisting
Only shortlisted candidates are intimated through email; no separate hard copy of the interview call letter is dispatched.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear before the selection committee; no travelling or other allowance is admissible for attending the interview.
Salary Structure
Research Associate
Pay: Rs. 50,000 per month (Consolidated)
Research Assistant
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month (Consolidated)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | Rs. 50,000 per month (Consolidated) |
| Research Assistant | Rs. 20,000 per month (Consolidated) |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from Annexure I for Research Associate or Annexure II for Research Assistant in the official notification.
- 2Fill in the application form with personal, educational and research details.
- 3Attach the statement of research interests or statement of purpose of around 1000 words for Research Associate, recommendation letters from referees (optional) and hard copies of preprints or reprints of three best research publications.
- 4Send the completed application by post to the Registrar, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Nuapadhi, Balasore-756089, Odisha.
- 5Email the application to [email protected] so that it reaches on or before 28 October 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application form (Annexure I for Research Associate
•Annexure II for Research Assistant)
•Statement of research interests/statement of purpose of around 1000 words (Research Associate)
•Recommendation letters from referees (optional
•Research Associate)
•Hard copy of preprints/reprints of three best research publications (Research Associate)
•Supporting educational documents
Important Details
- Both posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- The appointment can be terminated at any point on unsatisfactory performance and does not confer any right or claim, implicit or explicit, for absorption in Fakir Mohan University, Balasore.
- Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
Project Details
Centre of Excellence (CoE) for 'Bioresource Management and Energy conservation Material Development', Fakir Mohan University, under the Odisha State Higher Education Council (OSHEC).
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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