Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
Contractual / Regular

IISER Pune Project Associate Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 5, 2026
ANRF Project Associate-I

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M.Sc110
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 30,000 - 37,000/- + 30% HRA per month
Age Limit
Not more than 35 years as on 22.10.2026
Job Location
Maharashtra53Pune7

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 5, 2026

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Starts

Oct 5, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 22, 2026

Application Window5 – 22 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date22 Oct 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

Mandatory: Master's Degree in Chemistry or related areas from a recognized University or Institution.
Preference: Candidates having experimental research experience in inorganic chemistry will be preferred.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years as on the date of Walk-in interviews (22.10.2026). Age relaxation commensurate with educational qualifications and/or experience may be considered with prior approval of the competent authority for higher qualified candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Screening of Application Form & Document Scrutiny

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Walk-in Personal Interview & Technical Viva

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Selection will be conducted through Walk-in Interviews on Thursday, 22.10.2026 at 10:30 AM at IISER Pune Campus. Candidates will undergo on-spot document scrutiny. Where the number of candidates appearing for the walk-in interview is large, the Screening Committee reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates interviewed based on higher qualifications and experimental inorganic research experience. Final selection is based on candidate performance in the technical interview.

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 & M.Sc. Chemistry Performance40 MarksEvaluation of Master's Degree in Chemistry / related disciplines, academic track record, and core coursework in inorganic and synthetic chemistry.
National Eligibility Scorecard (CSIR-NET / GATE / DBT-JRF)25 MarksValidation of qualified national entrance examination scorecards (CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or central agency tests), entitling the higher fellowship slab.
Experimental Research Experience in Inorganic Synthesis20 MarksPrior hands-on laboratory experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry, Schlenk line techniques, inert atmosphere handling (Glovebox), and characterization (NMR, EPR, Single Crystal XRD).
Walk-in Interview & Technical Viva-Voce15 MarksAssessment of conceptual clarity in Cyclic Alkyl Amino Olefin (CAAO) ligand chemistry, low-valent main-group element isolation, problem-solving, and communication during the interview.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Project Associates at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune work in premier chemistry research facilities equipped with state-of-the-art synthetic tools including nitrogen gloveboxes, double-manifold Schlenk lines, multi-nuclear high-field NMR spectrometers (400/500 MHz), and single-crystal X-ray diffractometers. The project involves multi-step organic/inorganic synthesis of Cyclic Alkyl Amino Olefins (CAAO) and isolating air-sensitive low-valent main-group complexes. Researchers operate in an active, collaborative academic environment with standard laboratory hours (typically 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 6 days a week) alongside weekly group meetings, literature seminars, and safety protocol reviews under the Principal Investigator.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the Department of Chemistry, IISER Pune campus, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune – 411008, Maharashtra. The tenure is initially for a period of one year, extendable based on satisfactory research progress and continuation of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) project. The appointment is purely contractual and confers no claim for permanent absorption or regular appointment at IISER Pune.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The position is temporary and project-bound (Project Associate-I). Outstanding project associates with valid CSIR-NET / GATE qualifications frequently leverage their synthesized data, publications, and mentorship to successfully register for institutional Ph.D. programs at IISER Pune or gain admissions into premier doctoral programs in Europe and the United States.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict In-Person Reporting Time: Candidates must report at Discussion Room No. 31, 2nd floor, Main Building, IISER Pune on Thursday, 22.10.2026 strictly before 10:30 AM; candidates reporting after 10:30 AM will not be entertained.
  • Mandatory Prescribed Application Proforma: Candidates must download and fill out the official application form available via the 'Apply Now' link on the institute's website; applications in any other format are not accepted.
  • Compulsory Document Checklist: Candidates must carry the filled application form, all original mark sheets and certificates (10th onwards), experience certificates, government photo ID, one recent passport-size photograph, and one complete self-attested photocopy set.
  • Two-Tier Emolument Structure: Consolidated pay is Rs. 30,000/- + 30% HRA for non-NET/GATE candidates, and Rs. 37,000/- + 30% HRA exclusively for candidates holding a valid CSIR-NET / GATE / DBT-JRF or equivalent national exam scorecard.
  • Screening Restriction Provision: If a large number of candidates turn up for the walk-in interview, the Screening Committee reserves the right to shortlist candidates for the interview based on higher qualifications and relevant experience.

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

  • Unreserved / General1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Standard Category: Rs. 30,000/- + 30% HRA (Rs. 39,000/- per month)
• CSIR-NET / GATE / DBT-JRF Qualified: Rs. 37,000/- + 30% HRA (Rs. 48,100/- per month)

Consolidated monthly emoluments: Rs. 30,000/- + 30% HRA per month (Rs. 39,000/- total); or Rs. 37,000/- + 30% HRA per month (Rs. 48,100/- total) for candidates possessing valid CSIR-NET / GATE / DBT-JRF or national level test scorecards. Tenure: Initially one year, extendable based on performance and project duration.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official career portal of IISER Pune at https://www.iiserpune.ac.in and download the prescribed application form available under Advertisement No. 80/2026 ('Apply Now' link).
  2. Duly fill out the prescribed application proforma with complete academic records (from 10th standard onwards), Master's specialization in Chemistry, research experience, and CSIR-NET/GATE scorecard details.
  3. Prepare one set of self-attested photocopies of: Date of Birth certificate/10th certificate, all educational mark sheets and degree certificates, research experience certificates, valid national scorecard (if applicable), and government photo identity proof.
  4. Affix one recent passport-size color photograph on the application form and carry original documents for verification.
  5. Report directly for the Walk-in-Interview on Thursday, 22.10.2026 at 10:30 AM at Discussion Room No. 31, 2nd floor, Main Building, IISER Pune Campus, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune – 411008. (Candidates reporting after 10:30 AM will not be considered). No TA/DA is admissible.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required for attending the walk-in interview).

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Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Chemistry or related areas from a recognized University. Candidates with experimental research experience in inorganic chemistry will be given preference.

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