Contractual / Regular

IIEST Shibpur Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 01 Project Assistant (Chemistry) Post

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Sep. 10, 2026
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 23,600/- per month (Consolidated including 18% HRA)
Age Limit
Maximum 28 Years (Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 8, 2026

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Starts

Sep 8, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 17, 2026

Application Window8 – 16 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date17 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess an awarded M.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Physics, or Molecular Biology from a recognized Indian university or institute.
Desirable: At least 55% marks in Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, along with academic or professional research experience in an experimental laboratory setting in Chemistry, Physics, or Molecular Biology.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 28 years. Upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, Woman, and Physically Handicapped candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Advance Email Submission & Screening

OnlineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview

OfflineQualifying Only

Original Document Verification (at Joining)

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection involves pre-screening of advance email applications (due September 16, 2026, 5:00 PM), followed by a Walk-in Personal Interview on September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the HoD Office, Department of Chemistry, IIEST Shibpur. Physical document verification will be conducted at the time of appointment.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials (B.Sc. & M.Sc. Marks)40 MarksPerformance in Bachelor's and Master's degree in Chemistry/Physics/Molecular Biology (minimum 55% desirable)
Experimental Research Experience30 MarksPrior academic/professional hands-on lab experience in spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, or biophysics
Domain Knowledge (Membrane Biophysics & Kinetics)10 MarksFamiliarity with membrane fluidity, fatty acid lipid bilayers, fluorescence, or microscopy
Walk-in Personal Interview20 MarksPerformance before the Department Selection Committee on fundamental chemistry/physics and research problem solving

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.

The Project Assistant will work under Principal Investigator Dr. Dipankar Mondal in the Department of Chemistry at IIEST Shibpur. The research focuses on the intersection of physical chemistry, biophysics, and membrane biology—specifically investigating how unsaturated fatty acids modulate membrane fluidity and influence intracellular reaction kinetics at the single-molecule scale using advanced optical and spectroscopic tools. Daily duties include sample preparation, vesicle/membrane reconstitution, running spectroscopic measurements, data acquisition, and maintaining experimental lab protocols.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the DBT sponsored project, sanctioned for up to three (3) years or until the project funds continue, whichever is earlier. The position is stationed on-campus at IIEST Shibpur in Howrah, West Bengal.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project Assistant positions do not follow standard administrative promotions. However, project assistants gaining high-quality research experience and contributing to peer-reviewed publications under DBT projects become strong candidates for institutional Ph.D. admissions (including at IIEST Shibpur, IITs, or IISERs) or international doctoral fellowships.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Advance Email Submission Deadline: Soft copies of application letter, bio-data, mark sheets, and self-attested certificates must be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected] by September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
  • Physical Walk-in Reporting: Candidates must report for the interview on September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the HoD Office, Department of Chemistry, IIEST Shibpur.
  • Original Document Verification: Physical verification of original mark sheets and certificates will occur at the time of joining. Any discrepancies found will lead to immediate cancellation of selection.
  • Temporary Tenure: The position is temporary and co-terminus with the DBT project; it does not confer any entitlement to permanent employment at IIEST Shibpur.

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 Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated fellowship of Rs. 23,600/- per month comprising Rs. 20,000/- basic stipend plus 18% HRA (Rs. 3,600/-) sanctioned under the DBT research project.

Consolidated monthly fellowship of Rs. 23,600/- [Rs. 20,000/- basic + Rs. 3,600/- (18% HRA)] as sanctioned by DBT, Govt. of India. Duration is up to three (3) years or till project funds continue.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Draft an application letter on plain paper addressed to the Project Investigator, Dr. Dipankar Mondal, Department of Chemistry, IIEST Shibpur.
  2. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (bio-data) detailing academic qualifications (Bachelor's and Master's degrees), experimental lab experience, mobile phone number, and email ID.
  3. Self-attest photocopies of all relevant mark sheets, degree certificates, date of birth certificate, and caste/handicapped certificate (if claiming age relaxation).
  4. Scan all self-attested documents and bio-data into clear soft copies.
  5. Email the soft copies in advance by September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM to the Project Investigator at: [email protected] or [email protected].
  6. Appear in person for the Walk-in Interview on September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the HoD Office, Department of Chemistry, IIEST Shibpur, Howrah - 711103.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No Application Fee.

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Candidates must have an awarded M.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Physics, or Molecular Biology from a recognized university or institute, preferably with at least 55% marks in Bachelor's and Master's degrees and experimental lab research experience.

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