Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Contractual / Regular

SCTIMST Project Scientist Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹80,400 per month (₹67,000 + 20% HRA)
Age Limit
Maximum 40 Years (as on 01.11.2026)
Job Location
Kerala17Thiruvananthapuram7

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

4

Exam Date

Nov 4, 2026

Application Window23 Oct – 4 Nov 2026
Exam / Test Date4 Nov 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Biological Sciences including Integrated PG Degrees with 3 years' relevant research experience, OR Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. Essential experience in cell culture techniques, molecular biology methods, secretome isolation, proteomics analysis, 3D cell culture, and animal experimentation. Desirable: Ph.D. and experience in exosome isolation and characterization.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must not exceed 40 years of age as on 01.11.2026. Standard Government of India age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Verification & Registration

OfflineQualifying Only

Qualifying Screening Written Test (if candidate count is large)

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-In-Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must report at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM on 04.11.2026 with a completed Recruitment Report Form, bio-data, and original credentials. Depending on candidate turnout, an initial written screening test of qualifying nature may be conducted (test marks do not count towards final ranking). Final selection is based strictly on performance in the Walk-In-Interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Evaluation ComponentBaseline Scrutiny
Evaluation ComponentCore Technical Assessment
Evaluation ComponentPortfolio Evaluation
Evaluation ComponentFinal Ranking & Merit

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Pioneering biomedical innovation hub at SCTIMST BMT Wing, Poojappura, Trivandrum—an Institution of National Importance under DST, Government of India. The project focuses on cutting-edge translational research: developing off-the-shelf mesenchymal stem cell exosome-loaded injectable hydrogels for chronic diabetic wound healing. Work involves sterile clean-room cell culture, exosome characterization, biomaterial formulation, and small animal pre-clinical trials.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Tenure is initially sanctioned up to 13.09.2027 and is likely to be extended up to 13.09.2030 (multi-year project stability under ICMR funding).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project-based non-medical research post without standard institute cadre absorption or promotion hierarchy. However, working at SCTIMST BMT Wing offers high-impact international publications, patent exposure, and strong competitive standing for permanent scientist positions (Scientist B/C) across DST/DBT/ICMR institutes or post-doctoral fellowships.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Crucial reservation clause: The post is reserved for ST candidates; however, the notification explicitly provides that in the absence of eligible ST candidates, SC candidates will be considered, and in the absence of eligible SC candidates, Unreserved (UR) candidates will be considered.
  • Reporting deadline is strictly 09:30 AM on 04.11.2026; candidates arriving after 09:30 AM will be disqualified without exception.
  • Post-qualification experience only: Experience gained prior to acquiring the essential qualification degree will not be counted toward the 3-year requirement.
  • Candidates employed in government/autonomous bodies must produce a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of 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

  • ST1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly pay of ₹67,000/- plus 20% HRA (₹13,400/-), providing a total monthly remuneration of ₹80,400/-. No campus accommodation or TA/DA is provided.

Monthly emoluments of ₹67,000/- plus 20% HRA (₹13,400/-), totaling ₹80,400/- per month. Initial tenure is up to 13.09.2027, extendable up to 13.09.2030 under ICMR Project P.8286.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the prescribed Recruitment Report Form from the SCTIMST official website (www.sctimst.ac.in).
  2. Complete the form and attach an updated CV along with original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies proving date of birth, academic degrees, post-qualification experience, and caste certificate (issued by an officer not below Tahsildar rank).
  3. Candidates currently employed in government or institutional services must present a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
  4. Report directly in person on 04th November 2026 at 09:30 AM at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 012, Kerala. Candidates reporting after 09:30 AM will not be entertained.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No Application Fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Yes. While the post is earmarked for ST category, the official notification specifically states that in the absence of eligible ST candidates, SC candidates will be considered, and if no eligible SC candidates are found, UR candidates will be considered.

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