Periyar University Project Assistant (Microbiology) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

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• Updated November 02, 2026 04:34 PM
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Essential Qualification

• M.Sc., in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences from recognized university.

Desirable Qualification

• According to the notice, candidates with the following skills will be given preference:
• Microbial culture techniques
• Fermentation technology
• Postbiotic/metabolite extraction from microbial cultures
• Analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis spectrophotometry

Age Limit

• Candidates must be below 30 years of age. The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age, and it does not mention any age relaxation.
• See the official notification for the full eligibility for this post.

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How to Apply for Periyar University Project Assistant - 1

• Applications must be made in the prescribed format, which is printed on pages 2 and 3 of the notice, with attachments. They must reach the address below by 10 November 2026, the last date of receiving applications:
• Dr. A. Murugan, Principal Investigator – Consultancy Project, Dean – Research Affairs, Professor, Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem – 636 011, Tamil Nadu, [email protected]
• The notice gives both the postal address and the email address above. It does not say whether the application should be sent by post or by email.

Documents named in the notice

• Recent passport sized photo, affixed on the application form
• Details of GATE/CSIR/UGC National Exam qualification, with percent of marks/rank and year of qualifying
• Educational qualification details for Class X, Higher Secondary, Under Graduation, Post Graduation and any other, with institution, year of passing, subjects, % of marks/CGPA and distinction/division
• List of publications (if any)
• Working experience (if any), and whether currently employed
• Names and addresses of two referees, with phone number and e-mail address
• A signed declaration that all entries in the form and attached sheets are true
• The application form also asks for full name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, marital status, nationality, category (OC/BC/MBC/SC/ST), whether physically handicapped, father's name, address of correspondence, phone/mobile number and e-mail address.

Selection and Interview

• The notice mentions an interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The interview date and venue are not specified in the notice.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• For any enquiry, candidates may contact the PI on 89034 46800.
• The university's letterhead also lists Phone: 0427- 2345766 Ext 228, 2346269 and Fax: 0427- 2345124.

Important Links

• Periyar University Project Assistant Application Form ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Q1. How many vacancies are there in Periyar University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026?

• There is 1 Project Assistant post in the consultancy project at Periyar University, Salem.

Q3. What qualification is required for the Periyar University Project Assistant post?

• The essential qualification is M.Sc., in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences from recognized university.

Q4. What is the age limit for the Periyar University Project Assistant post?

• Candidates must be below 30 years of age.

Q5. What is the salary of the Periyar University Project Assistant?

• The Project Assistant will receive emoluments of Rs. 15,000/- per month.