Contractual / Regular

IISER Tirupati Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for JRF / Project Associate Post under ISRO Project

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Sep. 2, 2026
Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹30K - ₹37K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 30 years as on 2026-09-24
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 1, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 24 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

Eligibility criteria for Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I under ISRO-LEOS project at IISER Tirupati:
Educational Qualification: Master's degree in Biology, Physics, or a related field from a recognized University or Institute.
Desirable Skills: Practical experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, qRT-PCR) and working with model organisms (Drosophila).
Fellowship Slabs:
- Option I (JRF): ₹37,000/- + 10% HRA for candidates qualified in CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or national-level exams conducted by Central Government Agencies.
- Option II (Project Associate-I): ₹30,000/- + 10% HRA for candidates without national eligibility exam qualification.
Ph.D. Integration: The selected candidate can also apply for the regular Ph.D. program at IISER Tirupati subject to institutional criteria.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 30 years as on the closing date (24 September 2026). Standard age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and women candidates 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.

Email Application Submission with Filled Form ([email protected]) by 24.09.2026 (05:00 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening of Applications by Project Committee

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Online / In-Person at IISER Tirupati)

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Selection follows standard institutional research recruitment procedures:
1. Email Application: Applicants email the duly filled application form (converted to PDF) to [email protected] on or before 24 September 2026 by 5:00 PM. The subject line must mention 'Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I' and Project Code '30526258'.
2. Screening: A screening committee evaluates applications and credentials over and above the minimum requirements.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are notified by email for an online or in-person interview. No TA/DA is paid.
4. Joining: Selected candidate must join duty immediately upon receipt of the offer.

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.

Situated at the Department of Biology, IISER Tirupati (Yerpedu campus), the laboratory investigates biophysical mechanisms of cellular stress under extreme space environments. Operating in collaboration with ISRO's Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS), the project focuses on developing bio-molecular thin films to characterize UV-induced macromolecular damage (DNA/protein degradation) under cosmic radiation. The fellow works under Dr. Prasanna Katti utilizing advanced spectroscopy, PCR, cloning, confocal microscopy, and Drosophila model organisms. The institute provides modern research infrastructure, hostel accommodation, and canteen facilities.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati, Yerpedu, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh - 517619. The appointment is purely contractual for an initial tenure of 1 year, extendable annually subject to satisfactory progress.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Co-terminus project position. Fellows who perform well are eligible to apply for regular admission into the Ph.D. program of IISER Tirupati. Research experience on an ISRO-LEOS national space mission offers prime credentials for space biology and aerospace biotechnology careers.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Prescribed Application Proforma Mandatory: Sending CV/resume alone by email will not be considered; applicants must use the official form proforma attached to the notification.
  • Strict Email Deadline (24 September 2026, 05:00 PM): Applications received after 5:00 PM on 24.09.2026 will not be accepted.
  • Email Subject Line Format: Email subject MUST clearly state: 'Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I - Project Code 30526258'.
  • Immediate Joining: The selected candidate is expected to join duty immediately upon receipt of the offer.

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

  • Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I (Open / Unreserved)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/- + 10% HRA (₹40,700/-) for JRF or ₹30,000/- + 10% HRA (₹33,000/-) for Project Associate-I.

Consolidated fellowship: ₹37,000/- + 10% HRA (₹40,700/- pm) for NET/GATE qualified JRF, or ₹30,000/- + 10% HRA (₹33,000/- pm) for Project Associate-I under ISRO-LEOS project.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Applicants must send their duly filled application form (available below the advertisement, converted into PDF) via email to [email protected] on or before September 24, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

  • Mention the name of the Post and Project Code in the email subject line.
  • No other application form will be accepted.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email; ensure an active mobile number and email ID are mentioned in the application form.
  • Passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates will be collected at an appropriate stage.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged for applying or appearing in the interview.

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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.

The application form in PDF format must be emailed to [email protected] on or before 24 September 2026 by 5:00 PM.

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