Advertisement No. NCESS/P&GA/9477/04/2026
NCESS Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Online applications are invited for two Junior Research Fellow positions in Earth Science and Hydrology-related research projects.
Total Vacancies
2 Posts
Monthly Remuneration
₹37,000 + HRA
Last Date
3 August 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Organisation | National Centre for Earth Science Studies |
| Administrative Ministry | Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number | NCESS/P&GA/9477/04/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 13 July 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Category-wise Vacancies | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Employment Type | Contract basis |
| Initial Contract Period | One year |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Place of Work | NCESS, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
Post-wise Vacancy and Qualification
| Post Code | Project | Vacancy | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Junior Research Fellow – PM-ECRG | 01 |
M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Geology, Earth Science, Applied Geology or equivalent discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
Valid CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE score. |
| 02 | Junior Research Fellow – SAC17 | 01 |
M.Tech. or M.E. in Hydrology, Water Resources, Hydraulic Engineering, Geoinformatics, Climate Science or equivalent.
Valid CSIR/UGC-NET or GATE score. |
| Total Vacancies | 02 | Contract basis | |
Desirable Experience
Post Code 01 – PM-ECRG
- Experience in geochemistry or geochronology.
- Experience with analytical instrumentation.
- Good scientific writing and communication skills.
Post Code 02 – SAC17
- Experience working with optical or microwave remote-sensing data.
- Machine-learning experience.
- Experience in soil-moisture data analysis.
Age Limit and Remuneration
| Upper Age Limit | 28 years |
| Age Calculation Date | 3 August 2026 |
| SC, ST and OBC Relaxation | As per Government of India rules |
| Other Relaxation | Applicable to eligible persons with disabilities, Government employees, ex-servicemen and Kashmiri migrants under Government rules. |
| Monthly Remuneration | ₹37,000 plus HRA as applicable |
| Pay Level | Not specified in the official notification. |
Application Fee and Selection
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
| Initial Shortlisting | NCESS may shortlist applicants based on essential and desirable qualifications, academic record, relevant experience or other approved benchmarks. |
| Selection Process | Written test or interview, as decided by NCESS |
| Written Test Date | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Interview Date | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Document Verification | Original certificates must be produced when required and before joining. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 13 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3 August 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Written Test or Interview | Not specified in the official notification. |
How to Apply
- Open the official NCESS online recruitment portal and complete the new-user registration process.
- Read Advertisement No. NCESS/P&GA/9477/04/2026 and select the appropriate JRF post code.
- Enter the required personal, educational, NET or GATE and experience details correctly.
- Upload the photograph and signature in JPG format below 100 KB each.
- Upload mark sheets, degree certificates, date-of-birth proof, experience and category certificates in PDF format below 300 KB per file.
- Submit the online application by 3 August 2026 at 5:00 PM and retain the acknowledgement and final printout.
Address and Technical Support
National Centre for Earth Science Studies
Post Box No. 7250, Akkulam,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695011,
Kerala, India
Telephone: +91-471-2511501 / +91-471-2442280
Technical Application Support: vacancies.ncess@gmail.com
Application Mode: Online only; applications sent through email will not be accepted.
Important Official Links
Important: Applications are accepted only through the official online portal. Candidates should confirm the correct post code, valid NET or GATE details and uploaded certificate sizes before final submission because the application cannot be edited afterward.
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