Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment at University of Allahabad, Allahabad

Centre of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences (CBCS), University of Allahabad, Senate Campus is inviting applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post. This Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment is for an project titled Effect of Emotions on Language Code-Switching in Bilinguals and Its Neural Correlates funded by Government of India.

Date Posted: 16th August 2026

Institution Name: Centre of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences (CBCS)

Institution Profile: The Center of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences (CBCS) was formally set up in 2002 as a ‘Centre with Potential for Excellence’ by The University Grants Commission (UGC). We were the first institution to start a master’s program in Cognitive Science in India. Several batches of Master’s and PhD students have graduated till date (2020), totaling close to 250 in number. Staying true to its vision, CBCS alumni have played a key role in setting up various Cognitive Science programs and departments in the country.

Name of the Project: Effect of Emotions on Language Code-Switching in Bilinguals and Its Neural Correlates

Funding Agency: Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India (Sanction Order No. DST/CSRI/2024/568 (G)).

Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Number of Posts: One (1)

Duration of the Project: 3 years

Essential Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in a Basic Science (e.g., M.Sc. in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, Linguistics, etc.) The candidate must have UGC-NET or GATE.

Experience: As per Norms

Job Location: Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Apply Mode: Email

Last Date to Apply: 23.8.2026

Institution Website: https://cbcs.ac.in/

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their application along with a detailed CV via below given email address on or before 23rd August 2026.

Email Address to apply: [email protected] (with a copy to [email protected] )

Institution Address:
Centre of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences,
Senate Campus, University of Allahabad,
Opposite Krishna Coaching,
Allahabad 211002, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Official Notification for Reference: University of Allahabad– Job Opening Notification

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification of the Institution/University for details qualifications and other details, before applying.

General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Pondicherry University jobs:

• Applications should be submitted along with detailed cv.
• The Fellowship is As per CSRI-DST norms.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection procedures.
• The application should reach the above e-mail addresses on or before 23.8.2026