Essential Qualifications & Desirable Skills:
• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or allied fields with at least 55% marks from a recognized University.
• Desirable: Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Life Sciences with hands-on research experience in recombinant DNA technology and molecular biology techniques (plasmid sub-cloning, bacterial protein overexpression, and affinity chromatography protein purification). Candidates with valid scores in CSIR/UGC NET-JRF, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, or GATE are encouraged to apply.
• Ph.D. Opportunity: Selected candidate may be eligible to register for a Ph.D. program at NIT Jamshedpur subject to meeting institutional criteria.
Contractual / RegularAug. 28, 2026
NIT Jamshedpur Recruitment 2026: Apply for Project Assistant Post
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Aug. 28, 2026Project Assistant
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 28, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 30, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window30 Aug – 15 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
Age Limit & Relaxations
Age limit as per norms of the Government of India and Department of Science and Technology (DST) for Project Assistant recruitment (typically up to 50 years with applicable category relaxations).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Email Application Screening (Application Form, CV & Motivation Letter by 15.09.2026, 5 PM)
OnlineQualifying Only
Online Video Interview via Google Meet / MS Teams for Shortlisted Candidates
OnlineMerit Scored
Interested candidates must email a single consolidated PDF containing: (1) Filled Application Form, (2) Curriculum Vitae (CV), (3) Motivation Letter, (4) Self-attested copies of educational certificates/marksheets from 10th standard onwards, and (5) Proof of experience to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for the post of Project Assistant” on or before 15th September 2026 (5:00 PM). Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email to appear for an online interview.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
Verified Official SourceMulti-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.
| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Rigorous academic and biochemical research environment in the Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur under Dr. Pooja Kumari (DST INSPIRE Faculty). The Project Assistant investigates molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions during Legionella infection.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Stationed at Department of Chemistry, NIT Jamshedpur, Adityapur, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand (PIN 831014). Long project tenure of 4 Years 3 Months co-terminus with the DST sponsored grant.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Fixed consolidated fellowship of ₹20,000/- per month. Selected candidates fulfilling institutional criteria are encouraged to register for the Ph.D. program at NIT Jamshedpur.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Strict application deadline: Single consolidated PDF must be emailed to [email protected] on or before September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Mandatory application components: Application must include filled Application Form, CV, Motivation Letter, self-attested mark sheets/certificates from 10th class onward, and experience proofs.
- Subject line directive: Email subject line must be exactly 'Application for the post of Project Assistant'.
- Online interview mode: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interviews via email; ensure an active email ID and phone number are provided.
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
Fixed monthly consolidated fellowship of ₹20,000/- per month.
Monthly consolidated fellowship: ₹20,000/- (Consolidated) per month as per DST norms. Project tenure is for 4 Years 3 Months. The appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the DST INSPIRE research project.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should email a single PDF containing the following documents to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for the post of Project Assistant" on or before 15th September 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Filled Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation Letter
- Self-attested copies of all mark sheets and certificates starting from the Xth class
- Proof of work experience (if any)
Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via Email to appear for an online interview.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is charged.
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 28, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 30, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window30 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Email Application Screening (Application Form, CV & Motivation Letter by 15.09.2026, 5 PM)
OnlineQualifying Only
Online Video Interview via Google Meet / MS Teams for Shortlisted Candidates
OnlineMerit Scored
Interested candidates must email a single consolidated PDF containing: (1) Filled Application Form, (2) Curriculum Vitae (CV), (3) Motivation Letter, (4) Self-attested copies of educational certificates/marksheets from 10th standard onwards, and (5) Proof of experience to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for the post of Project Assistant” on or before 15th September 2026 (5:00 PM). Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email to appear for an online interview.
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