Candidates must possess a B.Sc., B.Tech, M.Sc., or M.Tech degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, or Life Sciences. Project Associate-II requires 2 years of R&D experience with scientific publications. Prior research experience in cyanobacterial or microalgal isolation and cultivation is preferred across all posts.
Contractual / RegularSep. 12, 2026
Bharathidasan University Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 03 Project Associate, Project Assistant Posts
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Sep. 12, 2026Project Associate-IIProject Associate-IProject Assistant
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Vacancies
03 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 23,600/- to Rs. 41,300/- per month (inclusive of 18% HRA)
Age Limit
Maximum 35 Years (Age relaxation as per DBT / Govt norms)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 12, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 12, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 21, 2026
Application Window12 – 21 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date21 Sep 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is 35 years across all posts as on the date of walk-in interview. Age relaxations are admissible as per Government of India / DBT rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
CV Submission via Email & Preliminary Document Scrutiny
Online ScrutinyQualifying Only
Walk-in Personal Interview & Technical Assessment
In-Person (NFMC, Bharathidasan University)Merit Scored
Candidates must email their application and detailed CV as a single PDF to [email protected]. Selection will be conducted via a Walk-in Interview on 21 September 2026 at 11:00 AM at the National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria (NFMC), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. Candidates must produce all original degree certificates, mark sheets, and experience credentials for physical verification.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Excellence in Life Sciences / Biotechnology | - | Scrutiny of B.Sc./B.Tech/M.Sc./M.Tech marks and university academic standing in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, or allied fields. |
| Cyanobacterial & Microalgal Culturing Expertise | - | Hands-on experience in cyanobacterial/microalgal isolation, strain purification, culture maintenance, mass cultivation, and photobioreactor management. |
| Research Track Record & Competitive Credentials | - | Evaluation of peer-reviewed journal publications, conference proceedings, or CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET or GATE qualifications. |
| Personal Interview & Scientific Aptitude | 100 Marks | Assessment of research methodology, carbon capture mechanisms (Cy-CCUS), analytical problem-solving, and laboratory safety protocols before the university expert committee. |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
The positions are based at the National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria (NFMC) and National Repository for Microalgae and Cyanobacteria - Marine (NRMC-F&M), Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. Operating under Prof. G. Muralitharan, the DBT-sponsored project focuses on 'Indigenous Cyanobacteria for Value-Added Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (Cy-CCUS)'. Appointees will manage field sampling along coastal marine habitats, isolate novel cyanobacterial strains, optimize photobioreactor growth parameters, evaluate carbon fixation efficiency, and perform biochemical characterization of value-added bioproducts (lipids, pigments, proteins). Work hours reflect university research lab routines with intensive wet-lab instrumentation usage.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The appointment is purely temporary and contractual for an initial period of 2 years, coterminous with the DBT project. Resignation requires a 1-month notice period or mutual agreement. Appointees will have an opportunity to register for a Ph.D. degree at Bharathidasan University as per institute regulations.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Project staff engagements do not feature an institutional promotional cadre. However, publications and specialized training at a national cyanobacterial repository (NFMC) provide a strong competitive springboard for international post-doctoral fellowships, CSIR/DBT scientist positions, and industrial R&D roles in algal biotechnology and biofuel engineering.
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- Mandatory Pre-Interview Email Submission: Candidates must email their complete application and CV as a single PDF to [email protected] prior to attending the walk-in.
- Strict Walk-in Interview Schedule: The interview will be conducted on 21 September 2026 (Monday) at 11:00 AM sharp at the NFMC building, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
- Original Document Verification: Candidates must bring all original degrees, mark sheets, and experience certificates for physical scrutiny.
- No TA/DA or Accommodation: No travel allowance, daily allowance, or campus accommodation is provided for attending the interview.
- No Regularization Claim: The position confers no right or claim for regular absorption or employment in Bharathidasan University or the funding agency (DBT).
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Project Associate-II1
- Project Associate-I1
- Project Assistant1
Total Vacancies03 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Project Associate-II: Rs. 35,000/- + 18% HRA (Rs. 6,300/-) = Rs. 41,300/- per month.
Project Associate-I (with NET/GATE): Rs. 31,000/- + 18% HRA (Rs. 5,580/-) = Rs. 36,580/- per month.
Project Associate-I (without NET/GATE): Rs. 25,000/- + 18% HRA (Rs. 4,500/-) = Rs. 29,500/- per month.
Project Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- + 18% HRA (Rs. 3,600/-) = Rs. 23,600/- per month.
Monthly consolidated emoluments plus 18% HRA as per DBT norms. Project Associate-II: Rs. 41,300/- pm (Rs. 35,000 + Rs. 6,300 HRA); Project Associate-I: Rs. 36,580/- pm with NET/GATE or Rs. 29,500/- pm without NET/GATE; Project Assistant: Rs. 23,600/- pm (Rs. 20,000 + Rs. 3,600 HRA). Purely temporary for 2 years.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Verify eligibility for the desired position: Project Associate-II, Project Associate-I, or Project Assistant.
- Prepare a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting educational qualifications (Board/University, percentage of marks, passing year), research publications, and microalgal/cyanobacterial laboratory experience.
- Combine the application cover letter and CV into a SINGLE PDF ONLY and email it to: [email protected].
- Attend the Walk-in Interview on 21 September 2026 (Monday) at 11:00 AM at the National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria (NFMC), Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024. Carry original certificates and one set of attested photocopies. No TA/DA will be paid.
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Published
Sep 12, 2026
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Starts
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Deadline
Sep 21, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 21, 2026
Application Window12 – 21 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date21 Sep 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
CV Submission via Email & Preliminary Document Scrutiny
Online ScrutinyQualifying Only
Walk-in Personal Interview & Technical Assessment
In-Person (NFMC, Bharathidasan University)Merit Scored
Candidates must email their application and detailed CV as a single PDF to [email protected]. Selection will be conducted via a Walk-in Interview on 21 September 2026 at 11:00 AM at the National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria (NFMC), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. Candidates must produce all original degree certificates, mark sheets, and experience credentials for physical verification.
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The recruitment is for 03 temporary positions: Project Associate-II (01 Post), Project Associate-I (01 Post), and Project Assistant (01 Post) under the DBT-sponsored Cy-CCUS project.
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