About This Job

Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Prayagraj (Grant-in-Aid institution under the Department of Atomic Energy; Constituent Institution of Homi Bhabha National Institute) has announced 2 vacancies under Fellow E / Reader F (Physics Faculty) — HRI Prayagraj Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts (HRI/02/2026). Candidates with Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree from a recognised institution along with research publications in one of: Astrophysics and Cosmology, Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics, Quantum Information and Computation, String theory. Fellow E: at least 3 years post-doctoral experience. Reader F: at least 5 years post-doctoral experience OR equivalent research and teaching experience, of which at least 3 years are at the level of Fellow E (Level 12) or equivalent. Proven excellent academic record and recognition amongst scientists in the area of specialisation by virtue of research publications can apply. The pay scale is Fellow E: Pay Level 12 of the VII CPC Pay Matrix. Reader F: Pay Level 13 of the VII CPC Pay Matrix. Allowances as per Government of India and Department of Atomic Energy rules; residential accommodation on the institute campus and health care benefits as per institute rules and the application fee is Not in notification. Interested candidates can check the official notification before 31 Dec 2026 through the official website.

HRI Prayagraj is hiring 2 Physics faculty (Fellow E or Reader F) for 5 years initially. Ph.D. with publications in astrophysics, condensed matter, high-energy physics, quantum information or string theory can apply by e-mail by 31 Dec 2026.

Fellow E / Reader F (Physics Faculty) — HRI Prayagraj Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts - Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Salary / Pay Scale

🏆Selection Process — Step by Step

1. Selection Committee considers the applications together with assessments of the institute's faculty and domain experts. Applicants may be asked to give one or two talks on their research work and possibly a pedagogical talk. No interview date or venue printed

Each stage is qualifying — you must clear one stage to reach the next. Final merit is prepared as per the rules in the official notification.

How to Apply

1. Fill the application in the prescribed format (Application Format for Faculty Position, pages 4 and 5 of the notice) — name, gender, date of birth, nationality, correspondence address, e-mail ID, area of specialisation, Ph.D. details, present position and post-doctoral experience, passport-size photograph; list at least 3 referees with name, position, address and e-mail ID; attach Ph.D. degree certificate, latest CV with list of publications, latest research plan, self-attested copies of certificates/testimonials for date of birth, qualifications and experience; send by e-mail to phyfacapp@hri.res.in so it is received by 31 Dec 2026; referees must send their letters to the e-mail in the notice with a copy to the second e-mail in the notice by 31 Dec
2. Government employees must apply through proper channel. The notice does not give an e-mail subject line

Important Links

📝Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exact marks distribution, number of questions, negative marking and detailed syllabus are given in the official notification PDF — download it from Important Links above.

📄Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph — as per the size and format specified in the notification
• Scanned signature — clear signature on white paper, scanned as specified
• Educational certificates & mark sheets (Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree from a recognised institution along with research publications in one of: Astrophysics and Cosmology, Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics, Quantum Information and Computation, String theory. Fellow E: at least 3 years post-doctoral experience. Reader F: at least 5 years post-doctoral experience OR equivalent research and teaching experience, of which at least 3 years are at the level of Fellow E (Level 12) or equivalent. Proven excellent academic record and recognition amongst scientists in the area of specialisation by virtue of research publications) — proof of your qualification
• Valid photo ID proof — Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — only if you are claiming age or fee relaxation
• Domicile / residence certificate — if the notification requires it
• Experience certificate — only if the post requires prior experience
• Disability certificate (PwD) — only if applicable

Keep scanned copies ready in the prescribed size and format before starting the online application. Mismatched or missing documents lead to rejection.

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🏆How to Check Result

1. Visit the official website: https://www.hri.res.in (link in Important Links above).
2. Look for the Results / Career section on the homepage.
3. Find the result link for Fellow E / Reader F (Physics Faculty) — HRI Prayagraj Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts.
4. Enter your roll number / registration number and date of birth.
5. Download and save the scorecard / merit list PDF for future reference.

Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Prayagraj (Grant-in-Aid institution under the Department of Atomic Energy; Constituent Institution of Homi Bhabha National Institute) publishes results only on its official website. Beware of fake result websites asking for money.