Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal
Contractual / Regular

IISER Bhopal Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 28, 2026
Project Assistant

Required Qualification

Postgraduate292
M.Sc138
M.Tech111
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 20,000 + HRA per month
Age Limit
As per MOES / GoI / IISER Bhopal Norms
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh28Bhopal15

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Sep – 10 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Master's degree (M.Sc. or M.Tech.) in Geology or Earth Sciences from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or a CGPA/CPI of 7.0 and above on a 10-point scale (overall percentage/CGPA). The candidate must have studied Geology and any two subjects among Physics, Mathematics, or Chemistry as minors in B.Sc. Desirable: Fieldwork and data processing knowledge in Structural Geology, experience in MATLAB/Python programming, and GIS mapping using ArcGIS.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria and category relaxations are governed as per Ministry of Earth Sciences (MOES) and Government of India project guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

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Personal Interview

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Applications will be screened on the basis of academic merit in M.Sc./M.Tech. Geology, academic background in B.Sc., and relevant structural geology research skills. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Final selection is contingent upon verification of original degree certificates and transcripts.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Advanced earth science research and structural geology laboratory environment in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) at IISER Bhopal. The Project Assistant will be engaged in an active Ministry of Earth Sciences (MOES) sponsored project studying fault zone deformation, slope stability, and landslide initiation, involving structural fieldwork, rock thin-section preparation, microstructural strain analysis, and ArcGIS geospatial modeling.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual project tenure of 2 years (coterminous with the MOES research grant). Governed by IISER Bhopal sponsored R&D guidelines without any claim or right for regular absorption or permanent employment in the institute.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed-term research project assignment with no institutional cadre promotion hierarchy. However, working under leading crustal deformation researchers at IISER Bhopal provides substantial peer-reviewed publication opportunities, advanced analytical instrumentation training, and premier credentials for subsequent doctoral admissions (CSIR-JRF/GATE) or scientist recruitment in national geological agencies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Applications must be submitted exclusively via email to [email protected] as a single consolidated PDF file by 10th October 2026.
  • Candidates must meet the strict minimum requirement of 60% aggregate or 7.0/10 CGPA in M.Sc./M.Tech. Geology/Earth Sciences with Geology and two of Physics/Maths/Chemistry in B.Sc.
  • Applications lacking required transcripts, mark sheets, or referee details will be considered incomplete and rejected without processing.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection interview.
  • The position is purely contractual for 2 years and does not entitle the candidate to permanent absorption at IISER Bhopal.

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
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated stipend of Rs. 20,000/- plus HRA as applicable. Position tenure is for 2 years on an MOES-funded research project.

Consolidated fellowship of Rs. 20,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable). Hostel/campus accommodation as per institute rules.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an application consolidated as a single PDF document containing: (a) Cover letter clearly indicating the post applied for, (b) Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a recent photograph and contact details of two professional referees, (c) Summary of essential and desired qualifications, and (d) Self-attested copies of mark sheets and transcripts for B.Sc. and M.Sc./M.Tech.
  2. Email the single PDF file directly to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Vinee Srivastava, at [email protected].
  3. Applications must be sent on or before 10th October 2026. Applications with incomplete information will not be processed.
  4. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for an interview. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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The application due date is 10th October 2026. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file to [email protected].

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