National Forensic Sciences University
Contractual / Regular

NFSU Sr Project Associate Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 22, 2026
Sr. Project Associate

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M.Sc66
M.Tech43
M.Pharm5
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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 47,400/- per month (Fixed Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 40 Years (As per Central Research Project Norms)
Job Location
Gujarat12Gandhinagar2

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 22, 2026

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Starts

Oct 22, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 30, 2026

Application Window22 – 30 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date30 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

First class or minimum 60% aggregate marks (or not less than 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale) at Master's degree in Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or Forensic Pharmacy. Essential experience in Pharmacy and Food Forensics is required.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria are governed as per Ministry of Home Affairs and Central Government project research guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Scrutiny & Eligibility Verification

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Walk-in Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted purely through walk-in interview on 30th October 2026 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at CoE-FF&FP, NFSU Gandhinagar. Candidates are evaluated on academic merit, relevant research experience in pharmacy and food forensics, and interview performance.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Background & Master Degree Credentials (Min 60% or 6.5 CGPA)Eligibility / Qualifying
Research Experience in Pharmacy & Food Forensics CharacterizationCore Assessment Parameter
Technical Performance in Personal Interview & Project FitmentFinal Merit Evaluation

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Senior Project Associate at the Centre of Excellence in Food Forensic and Forensic Pharmacy (CoE-FF&FP), NFSU Gandhinagar, operates in advanced analytical laboratories specializing in food adulteration testing, chemical characterization, and forensic pharmacy. Daily responsibilities include handling chromatographic and spectroscopic instruments, protocol validation, and data compilation. The work environment is academic and research-oriented under an Institution of National Importance.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the NFSU Gandhinagar campus, Sector 9, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The engagement is project-specific for a duration of 10 months and does not entail inter-campus transfers.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a temporary project-funded position, there is no direct promotional ladder into permanent university scientist or faculty cadres. However, working on an MHA-funded characterization project provides high-impact exposure that significantly enhances credentials for national doctoral programs (Ph.D.) and regular scientific recruitments in government forensic science laboratories (CFSL/SFSL).
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  • Reporting Time: Candidates must report strictly by 10:00 AM on 30th October 2026 at NFSU Gandhinagar.
  • Essential Experience: Experience in Pharmacy and Food Forensics is mandatory alongside the qualifying Master degree.
  • NOC Mandatory: Employed candidates must present an original No Objection Certificate (NOC) on the day of the interview.
  • No TA/DA: NFSU will not provide any travel or daily allowance for attending the walk-in interview.

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 Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Selected candidate will receive a fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 47,400/- per month purely on a temporary project basis for 10 months.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of Rs. 47,400/- for a duration of 10 months.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Eligible candidates must directly attend the walk-in interview scheduled on 30th October 2026.
  2. The interview will take place at the Centre of Excellence in Food Forensic and Forensic Pharmacy (CoE-FF&FP), National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Sector 9, Gandhinagar, Gujarat - 382007.
  3. Candidates are advised to report at the venue by 10:00 AM (interviews will be conducted from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
  4. Bring an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with original mark sheets, degree certificates, experience certificates in Pharmacy & Food Forensics, and self-attested copies of all documents with passport-size photographs.
  5. Candidates currently employed in government, semi-government, autonomous, or private organizations must produce a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their employer at the time of the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for attending the walk-in interview.

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The walk-in interview is scheduled for 30th October 2026 between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM (reporting time: 10:00 AM) at the Centre of Excellence in Food Forensic and Forensic Pharmacy, NFSU, Sector 9, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

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