Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
Contractual / Regular

MANIT Bhopal Technical Support Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 26, 2026
Project Technical Support - III

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B.Tech182
M.Sc144
M.Tech115
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 33,600 per month (Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA)
Age Limit
As per ICMR Norms (Up to 35 Years)
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh29Bhopal16

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 20, 2026

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Starts

Sep 20, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 7, 2026

Application Window20 Sep – 7 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date7 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

M.Sc. / M.Tech. / B.Tech. / M.Pharm / MS in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or any other relevant branch of Modern Biology with First Division (minimum 60% marks or equivalent). The preceding degree must also be in First Division. Desirable: NET/GATE or equivalent qualifications. Candidates with experience in Molecular Biology techniques, Cell Culture, or Mycobacterial research will be preferred.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit will be as per ICMR project guidelines. Standard relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and female candidates as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

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Walk-in Personal Interview

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Selection will be conducted through a direct Walk-in Interview on 07-10-2026 at 1:30 PM at the Seminar Hall, Department of Biological Science and Engineering, MANIT Bhopal. Candidates must bring their Statement of Purpose (SOP), an application on plain paper with detailed bio-data, original certificates, mark sheets, and self-attested copies. Selection will be based on academic track record, research aptitude, and performance in the personal interview. No TA/DA is admissible.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation ComponentCredential VerificationConsistent First Division (minimum 60% marks) in qualifying postgraduate/undergraduate degree and preceding degree in relevant biological disciplines
Evaluation ComponentDesirable ConsiderationValid qualification in national level exams such as CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or ICMR-JRF
Evaluation ComponentPortfolio EvaluationHands-on laboratory experience in Molecular Biology techniques (cloning, PCR, western blotting), animal cell culture, and/or mycobacterial microbiology research
Evaluation ComponentInterview AssessmentUnderstanding of mycobacterial persistence, enzyme mechanisms (Glutamate Decarboxylase), anti-TB drug discovery, and clarity of Statement of Purpose (SOP)

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.

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Bhopal, Department of Biological Science and Engineering (BSE), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462003. The project staff will work under Principal Investigator Dr. Shivendra Kumar Chaurasiya on the ICMR-funded research project 'Targeting Glutamate Decarboxylase to Overcome Mycobacterial Persistence and Drug Resistance: Exploring New Horizons in Anti-TB Therapeutic Interventions'. MANIT Bhopal's Department of Biological Science & Engineering provides a premier research setting equipped with modern molecular biology, cell culture, microbiology, and biochemical characterization laboratories. The laboratory culture is intensely research-focused, oriented toward experimental microbiology, drug target validation, cell culture assays, and publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Notably, the circular explicitly states that selected candidates will be encouraged to register for the institutional Ph.D. program at MANIT Bhopal subject to institutional norms.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely temporary and coterminous with the ICMR project, carrying a maximum tenure of up to 3 years (or duration of the project, whichever is earlier). The initial appointment will be for 1 year, extendable on a yearly basis upon satisfactory research progress and performance evaluation conducted by the PI every 6 months. It confers no claim for regular absorption or permanent employment at MANIT Bhopal or ICMR.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual ICMR project staff position without regular central government pay matrix promotional tracks. However, candidates gain critical exposure to mycobacterial drug-resistance mechanisms, molecular biology techniques, and high-impact publications. Qualified candidates who register for the institutional Ph.D. program at MANIT Bhopal can leverage this position into a doctoral degree, opening direct career pathways for postdoctoral fellowships abroad or faculty/scientist appointments at CSIR, ICMR, DBT institutes, NITs, and universities.
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  • Direct Walk-in Interview: No prior online portal application is required; candidates must appear in person on 07-10-2026 at 1:30 PM at the Seminar Hall, Department of Biological Science and Engineering, MANIT Bhopal.
  • Advance SOP Submission: Candidates must bring a Statement of Purpose (SOP) along with an application on plain paper with complete biodata, which may also be emailed in advance to the PI at [email protected].
  • Mandatory First Division in Both Degrees: Both the essential qualifying postgraduate/undergraduate degree and the preceding degree must strictly be in First Division (minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA).
  • Original Document Verification: Candidates must bring all original certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, one passport-size photo, and self-attested photocopies for on-the-spot verification.
  • No Travel Reimbursement: No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the walk-in interview at MANIT 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

  • UR / Open1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly emolument of Rs. 28,000/- plus 20% HRA (Rs. 5,600/-), totaling Rs. 33,600/- per month as per ICMR norms.

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 on plain paper containing complete bio-data, contact details, academic qualifications, and research experience.
  2. Prepare a concise Statement of Purpose (SOP) explaining your motivation for joining the ICMR project on mycobacterial drug resistance. Candidates may also email their SOP and bio-data in advance to PI Dr. Shivendra Kumar Chaurasiya at [email protected].
  3. Assemble self-attested photocopies of certificates, degree mark sheets (demonstrating 1st division in preceding and qualifying degrees), experience certificates (if any), and one recent passport-size photograph.
  4. Report in person for the Walk-in Interview on 07-10-2026 at 1:30 PM at the Seminar Hall, Department of Biological Science and Engineering, MANIT, Bhopal - 462003 (M.P.) along with all original documents for physical verification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is charged by MANIT Bhopal for attending this walk-in interview.

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Candidates must have an M.Sc., M.Tech., B.Tech., M.Pharm, or MS in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a relevant branch of Modern Biology with First Division (minimum 60% marks). The preceding degree must also be in First Division. NET/GATE qualification and experience in molecular biology, cell culture, or mycobacterial research are desirable.

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