RAMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE Recruitment 2025—Professor II Post
Advt. No. 21/2025 | Date: 20.09.2025
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Institute: Raman Research Institute (Funded by Govt. of India, DST)
About the Institute
Raman Research Institute is a top research institute in India devoted to basic sciences. The institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the regular post of Professor II through direct recruitment. Applicants should have a strong record of frontier research and demonstrated leadership in Astronomy and Astrophysics, preferably with space science-related expertise.
📌 Job Overview
| Post | Pay Level | Vacancy | Category | Age Limit | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor II | Level 14 | 01 | UR: 01 | Max 55 yrs | Ph.D. in Physics/Astronomy/Space Science | Min. 14 years post-doctoral |
Eligibility Criteria
Ph.D in Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Space Science or relevant subjects.
Minimum 14 years’ post-doctoral experience.
Leadership ability in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Capacity to lead space science and research development.
Recognized by scientific fellowships/awards.
Upper Age Limit: 55 years as on last date of application.
Selection Process: Search-cum-selection Committee.
Application Dates
Last Date to Apply: 20 October 2025
Please ensure all documents are submitted before this date.
Application/ Nomination Process
Candidates/Nominators should email the advance application (in prescribed format + scanned certificates, as one PDF) to ea-director@rri.res.in with subject “Application/Nomination for Professor II”.
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Send hard copy (printout of PDF and self-attested certificates) via SPEED POST to:
To:
Scientific Research Programs Manager & Executive Assistant to Director,
Raman Research Institute,
C.V. Raman Avenue,
Sadashivanagar,
Bengaluru - 560080. -
The envelope should be superscribed: “Application for the position of Professor II”.
Note: For detailed application format, refer to the notification PDF below.
Apply Online/Details Official Website Download Notification (PDF) Download Application Form (PDF)🎯 Quick Access
Terms & Conditions
Indian citizenship mandatory.
Regular appointment with one-year probation.
NPS applies for employees joined after 1.1.2004.
Service governed by CCS (Conduct) & CCS (CCA) Rules.
Calls for interview are not guaranteed if only minimum qualifications are met.
NOC/undertaking required for government/PSU/Autonomous body employees.
Pay protection for eligible applicants from Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies.
Institute may reject/cancel applications/process at any stage without specifying reasons.
Forgery or suppression of information leads to service termination and possible criminal proceedings.
Jurisdiction: Bengaluru only.
Disqualification for bigamy unless exempted by law/government notice.
Application Format (Brief)
Name, DOB, Present Position, Postal & Permanent Address, Email, Phone/Mobile
Educational Qualifications (from Bachelor’s onwards)
Present Pay level/equivalent
Relevant Experience (with positions, institutions, dates, R&D, admin experience)
List of Publications, Patents, Awards, Recognitions
Fellowships/Memberships
Projects implemented
References
Cover Letter, CV, Research Activities & Plans
Declaration & signature (see official PDF for exact wording)
🧪 Exam Pattern
📎 Source Credits
- Official Notification: Raman Research Institute – www.rri.res.in
- Advt. No. 19/2025 dated 02.08.2025 – Faculty Recruitment Notification
- Application Portal and Contact: rf@rri.res.in
This post summarizes publicly available information for aspirant convenience. Always refer to the official website for the most accurate and updated details.
