Essential Qualifications:
1. Project Assistant (Physics): First-class Master’s Degree in Physics (M.Sc.) with valid CSIR-UGC NET / JRF or GATE qualification in Physics.
2. Project Assistant (Chemistry): First-class Master’s Degree in Chemistry (M.Sc.) with valid CSIR-UGC NET / JRF or GATE qualification in Chemistry.
Minimum Marks: Minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA of 6.5 and above for General and OBC categories; minimum 55% aggregate marks for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped candidates.
Contractual / RegularSep. 15, 2026
Doon University Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 02 Project Assistant (Physics / Chemistry) Posts
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Sep. 15, 2026Project Assistant (Physics)Project Assistant (Chemistry)
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Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
₹37,000/- per month (Fixed Consolidated Fellowship)
Age Limit
As per DST / Doon University norms
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 15, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 15, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 22, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window15 – 22 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Age criteria and relaxations apply as per Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India project guidelines.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceCandidate selection pathway via national score validation and subsequent screening.
GATE Score-Based Shortlisting (No Written Examination Conducted by Organization)
Application Screening based on M.Sc. Academic Performance and GATE / CSIR-UGC NET Score
OnlineQualifying Only
Personal Interview (Online / In-Person) before the Project Selection Committee
OnlineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted through the GATE_NATIONAL_SCORE_MERIT and academic evaluation mechanism without a written test. Eligible applications received via email will be screened based on M.Sc. percentage/CGPA and national level test qualifications (GATE / CSIR-UGC NET / JRF). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online or in-person interview before the Project Selection Committee at Doon University.
Selection Methodology & GATE Benchmark
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National Score Merit
GATE Score-Based Shortlisting (No Written Examination Conducted by Organization)
Candidates are directly shortlisted based on their valid GATE score in the respective engineering/science paper. The recruiting authority does not conduct a separate written or computer-based test (CBT).
Shortlisting Criteria
Normalized GATE Marks / Scorecard out of 1000. Cutoffs vary by engineering discipline and reservation category.
Subsequent Evaluation Stage
Shortlisted applicants are invited for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), or Document Verification (DV) as specified.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Project Assistants work in the School of Physical Sciences at Doon University, Dehradun on the DST-NCSTC sponsored research initiative titled 'Classroom to Community Advanced Technologies and Education for Renewable Energy and Climate Change in Uttarakhand through Samvaad, Sanyojan and Abhyaas'. Daily work involves laboratory testing, experimental setup for renewable energy demonstrations, field workshops across schools and community centers in Uttarakhand hill districts, data collection, and drafting scientific progress reports for DST.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the duration of the DST research project. Continuation is subject to periodic performance reviews and timely grant releases from the funding agency. The position confers no right to regularization or permanent absorption in the university cadre.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
There is no formal internal promotion ladder for project staff. However, high-performing Project Assistants gain valuable research publications, experimental experience, and project exposure that significantly enhance their profiles for direct Ph.D. admissions with institute or national fellowships (CSIR/UGC JRF/SRF).
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
- UR / Open
Total Vacancies2
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated research fellowship of ₹37,000/- per month as per DST-NCSTC project funding guidelines without additional allowances.
Fixed monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/- per month as per DST guidelines. No other allowances like HRA, Medical, etc. will be paid.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Download the official notification circular and application form (Annexure 1) from the Doon University portal at doonuniversity.ac.in.
- Fill out the prescribed application form with personal details, educational qualifications from matriculation onwards (degree, discipline, university, year, percentage/CGPA, division), and GATE / CSIR-UGC NET details.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the form.
- Prepare soft copies (scanned PDFs) of all supporting documents including Date of Birth proof, category certificate (if applicable), semester-wise M.Sc. mark sheets, degree certificates, and valid GATE/NET scorecard.
- Email the completed application form along with all enclosures as a single consolidated PDF to: [email protected] with the subject line "Application for Project Assistant (Physics/Chemistry) - DST Project".
- The application must reach via email on or before September 22, 2026. Late applications will not be entertained.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No Application Fee: There is no application fee for applying to these Project Assistant vacancies.
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Sep 15, 2026
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Starts
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Deadline
Sep 22, 2026
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Exam Date
TBA
Application Window15 – 22 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceCandidate selection pathway via national score validation and subsequent screening.
GATE Score-Based Shortlisting (No Written Examination Conducted by Organization)
Application Screening based on M.Sc. Academic Performance and GATE / CSIR-UGC NET Score
OnlineQualifying Only
Personal Interview (Online / In-Person) before the Project Selection Committee
OnlineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted through the GATE_NATIONAL_SCORE_MERIT and academic evaluation mechanism without a written test. Eligible applications received via email will be screened based on M.Sc. percentage/CGPA and national level test qualifications (GATE / CSIR-UGC NET / JRF). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online or in-person interview before the Project Selection Committee at Doon University.
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