The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB), headquartered at Gaura Devi Paryavaran Bhawan, Dehradun, has announced openings for temporary positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). These roles are vital for supporting the board’s activities related to solid waste, plastic waste, biomedical waste management, and the functioning of laboratories under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).
If you are a qualified postgraduate in relevant fields and looking to contribute to environmental management, this is a promising opportunity.
Key Details of the Advertisement
- Positions Available
UKPCB invites applications for the following JRF roles:
JRF for Board’s Activities: 10 positions
Posting: Head Office, Dehradun (6), Regional Office, Dehradun (2), Regional Office, Haldwani (2)
Emolument: ₹37,000/month + HRA
Duration: Initially 1 year, renewable based on performance
JRF for NMCG Projects: 7 positions
Posting: Central Lab (2), Regional Office, Kashipur (3), Regional Office, Roorkee (2)
Emolument: ₹37,000/month + HRA
Duration: Project-based, subject to NMCG’s directives
- Eligibility Criteria
For JRF (Board’s Activities):
Post-Graduation in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Chemical/Environmental/Biochemical Engineering.
For JRF (NMCG Projects):
Same qualifications as above, with a valid GATE or NET score.
- Age Limit
Candidates must be 35 years or younger as of the advertisement publication date.
- Application Process
Download the application form from the official website: www.ueppcb.uk.gov.in.
Submit the completed form along with attested copies of relevant documents to:
Member Secretary, Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board, 46-B, Gaura Devi Paryavaran Bhawan, IT Park, Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun.
Deadline: 10th December 2024.
Separate applications are required for each category of the post.
- Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for an interview.
Terms and Conditions
- The positions are purely temporary and do not guarantee regularization or absorption in UKPCB.
- The board reserves the right to cancel or suspend services if performance is unsatisfactory.
Why Join UKPCB as a JRF?
This opportunity allows candidates to:
Gain hands-on experience in environmental management.
Work on crucial projects under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).
Contribute to Uttarakhand’s efforts in pollution control and sustainable development.
Aspiring researchers passionate about environmental science and engineering are encouraged to apply and be a part of UKPCB’s mission to safeguard Uttarakhand’s natural beauty and resources.
For more information, visit the official website of the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board: www.ueppcb.uk.gov.in.