Contractual / Regular

BU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 26, 2026
Project Assistant

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹25,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per Tamil Nadu Govt / University Norms

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 16, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 16, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window16 – 30 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry with First Class.

Desirable: Good knowledge in Organic Synthesis, characterization of synthesized compounds, and handling of Infrared (IR) and Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopic instruments.

Opportunity: Selected candidate has the opportunity to pursue and register for a Ph.D. degree alongside the research project.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit and relaxation as per Tamil Nadu State Government and Bharathiar University project norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview

In-Person / OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic merit (First Class in M.Sc. Chemistry) and relevant experience in organic synthesis and spectroscopic instruments. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and invited for a personal interview conducted at the Department of Chemistry, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Original documents must be produced at interview. No TA/DA is admissible.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
Academic Merit (M.Sc. Chemistry)
Organic Synthesis & Chemosensor Knowledge
Analytical & Spectroscopic Instrumentation Skills
Personal Interview & Research Aptitude

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Hands-on laboratory research within the Department of Chemistry at Bharathiar University under the Tamil Nadu State Government Chief Minister's Research Grant (CMRG). Work focuses on multistep organic synthesis of 8-nitroquinoline azine derivatives, spectroscopic characterization (IR, UV-Vis, fluorescence), and evaluating fluorogenic chemosensors for sarin gas mimic-DCP detection. The academic atmosphere is rigorous and fosters publication in peer-reviewed journals and Ph.D. dissertation progress.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Tenure is for a fixed duration of 3 years, coterminous with the CMRG250111 research project. The posting is stationed at the Department of Chemistry, Bharathiar University Campus, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The selected candidate is expected to join at the earliest upon offer of appointment.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The post is appointed as Project Assistant at a fixed consolidated fellowship of ₹25,000/- per month throughout the 3-year project lifecycle. The appointee has the significant advantage of registering for a Ph.D. degree at Bharathiar University, facilitating doctoral progression and subsequent postdoctoral or academic career avenues.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • The position is temporary and contractual for 3 years under the Chief Minister's Research Grant; it confers no right or claim for permanent employment or regularization in Bharathiar University.
  • Both modes of application are required: soft copies of the resume and certificates must be emailed to [email protected], and the hard copy packet must reach Dr. T. Suresh on or before 30 September 2026.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified exclusively via email for the interview; no TA/DA will be reimbursed for travel or stay.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated stipend of ₹25,000/- per month sanctioned by the Government of Tamil Nadu under the Chief Minister's Research Grant (CMRG).

₹25,000/- per month (consolidated stipend under Chief Minister's Research Grant).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare a detailed resume/curriculum vitae highlighting academic background, M.Sc. marks/percentage, project work, and instrumentation skills.
  2. Attach self-attested photocopies of mark sheets, degree certificates, proof of age (10th/birth certificate), experience certificates, and other relevant academic credentials.
  3. Send the soft copy of the resume and documents via email to Dr. T. Suresh at [email protected] on or before 30 September 2026.
  4. Submit the hard copy of the application packet via Speed Post/Registered Post superscribing the envelope 'Application for Project Assistant - CMRG Chemistry Project' to: Dr. T. Suresh, Assistant Professor, Principal Investigator (CMRG250111-project), Department of Chemistry, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641046, Tamil Nadu, to reach on or before 30 September 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must possess an M.Sc. in Chemistry with First Class. Desirable expertise includes organic synthesis, characterization of synthesized compounds, and handling IR and UV instruments.

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