Project Associate Job at IISER Pune | Walk-in Interview
The IISER Pune Project Associate opportunity offers a chance to join the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune as a Project Associate-I. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Chemistry and relevant experience are invited to attend a walk-in interview on 10 September 2026. This opportunity is available for Indian Nationals fulfilling the specified criteria.
About the IISER Pune
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is a premier institute dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences. Established in 2006 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (renamed Ministry of Education in August 2020), IISER Pune was declared an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament in 2012. The institute is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and education in India.
Advertisement No: 74/2026
- Position: Project Associate-I
- No. of Posts: 01 (One)
- Minimum Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry with a specialisation in Organic Chemistry or related areas.
- Preference: Candidates with at least one year of relevant process development experience in carbohydrate chemistry, including organic synthesis, reaction optimisation, purification, and characterization or routine carbohydrate molecules, will be preferred for the IISER Pune Project Associate-I role.
- Tenure of Appointment: Upto 31 March 2027
- Consolidated Emoluments per Month: Rs. 30,000 + 30% House Rent Allowance. Rs. 37,000 + 30% House Rent Allowance for candidates having valid CSIR-NET / GATE / DBT – JRF / any other National Level Test conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies OR equivalent scorecard.
- Upper Age Limit: Not more than 35 years. Age relaxation commensurate with educational qualification/s and/or experience/s of the applicant may be considered for candidates having qualification and experience higher than the advertised with the prior approval of the competent authority.
Walk-in Interview Details
- Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
- Reporting Time: 10.00 AM (Candidates reporting after 10.30 AM will not be considered for the selection process.)
- Venue: Discussion Room no 31, 2nd floor, IISER Pune Campus, Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411008.
Documents Required
- Duly filled prescribed application form. To download the application form, click on the ‘Apply Now’ Link available below the advertisement link.
- All the originals and one set of self-attested photocopies of:
- Certificate regarding date of birth
- Mark sheets and certificates (starting from 10th onward) regarding educational qualification
- All Certificate/s regarding experience/s as mentioned in the application form
- One Photo Identity proof (Government-issued)
- One recent passport-size colour photograph.
General Information
- The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation.
- The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment/absorption in IISER Pune.
- The appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of IISER Pune.
- The prescribed date for determining the upper age limit, educational qualifications or experience shall be the last date for submitting online applications.
- The prescribed educational qualification should have been obtained from recognised Universities/Institutions.
- The prescribed educational qualifications and/or experience are the bare minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be considered in each stage of the selection process.
- Age relaxation commensurate with educational qualification/s and/or experience/s of the applicant may be considered with the prior approval of the competent authority for candidates having qualifications and experience higher than the advertised.
- Number of posts may vary depending upon the requirements during the selection process.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.
- No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
- Bringing any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.
This Project Associate Job is an excellent chance for qualified candidates to join IISER Pune as a Project Associate-I. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the walk-in interview date on 10 September 2026.
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