IISER Pune Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

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• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 3 Project Associate-I Posts. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for research jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.
• The last date to apply online is 31-07-2026, so applicants are advised to submit their forms well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. In this article, you will find complete details about Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, application steps, and important links.

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IISER Pune Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Overview

IISER Pune Project Associate-I Vacancy 2026

IISER Pune Project Associate-I Eligibility Criteria 2026

• Project Associate-I (Post No. - 1): M.Sc. / B. Tech in Life sciences / Biotechnology / Bioengineering / Chemistry or related areas with minimum 70% marks / equivalent grade. Prior hands-on experience in yeast genetics, molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry techniques are a must. Hands-on experience with budding yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) strain construction, genetic crosses, transformations and standard yeast assays. Wet lab experience during Master's thesis is a must. Experience of having handled/completed multiple independent projects. Prior experience with fluorescence microscopy (widefield/confocal, live-cell imaging) and quantitative image analysis will be strongly preferred; familiarity with condensate biology, proteostasis or cellular aging is an advantage. Candidates with a valid NET/GATE qualification.
• Project Associate-I (Post No. - 2): M.Sc. / B. Tech in Life sciences / Biotechnology / Bioengineering / Chemistry or related areas with minimum 70% marks / equivalent grade. Prior experience in mouse handling, executing rodent behavioral assays, stereotaxic workflows, brain extraction, and tissue processing (cryosectioning) are a must. Previous work experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques will be highly preferred. Master's thesis project completed with a core focus on wet-lab neurobiology and behavioral neuroscience. Experience of having handled/completed multiple independent projects. Proficiency in standard molecular techniques, with specific preference for candidates experienced in DNA/RNA extraction from brain tissues, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, or neuro-epigenetics assays. Candidates with a valid NET/GPAT qualification.
• Project Associate-I (Post No. - 3): M.Sc. / B. Tech in Life sciences / Biotechnology / Bioengineering / Chemistry or related areas with minimum 70% marks / equivalent grade. Prior experience in genetics, molecular, cell biology and biochemistry techniques. Previous work experience in handling cell lines, cell culture and flow cytometry. Wet lab experience during Master's thesis. Experience of having handled/completed multiple independent projects. Prior experience in projects related to mutagenesis, cloning, gene editing, and protein-protein interactions. Candidates with a valid NET/GATE qualification.

IISER Pune Project Associate-I Application Fee 2026

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

IISER Pune Project Associate-I Age Limit 2026

• Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
• Age relaxation will be as per the rules.

IISER Pune Project Associate-I Salary 2026

• For candidates not having valid CSIR-NET / GATE / DBT - JRF / any other National Level Test conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies OR equivalent scorecard: Rs. 30,000 + 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: Rs. 37,000 + 30% House Rent Allowance.

IISER Pune Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

IISER Pune Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

• Screening of applications
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How to Apply

• Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the IISER Pune Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026.
• Applications must be submitted online on or before 31-07-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of IISER Pune to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

IISER Pune Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

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Q2. What are the minimum qualifications required for the Project Associate-I post?

• Candidates must possess an M.Sc. or B. Tech degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or related fields with a minimum of 70% marks or an equivalent grade.

Q3. What is the age limit for the Project Associate-I positions?

• The maximum age limit for all Project Associate-I posts is 35 years. Age relaxation may be provided as per government norms.

Q4. How many vacancies are available for the Project Associate-I post?

• There are a total of 3 vacancies for the Project Associate-I positions announced by IISER Pune in this recruitment drive.

Q5. What is the salary offered for the Project Associate-I positions?

• The salary offered is Rs. 30,000 + 30% HRA for candidates without a valid NET/GATE qualification, and Rs. 37,000 + 30% HRA for those with a valid NET/GATE or equivalent qualification.

Q6. What is the selection process for IISER Pune Project Associate-I recruitment?

• The selection process typically involves an initial screening of applications followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.

Q7. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?

• The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment drive. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for any updates.