Applications are invited for Project Associate at NIIST

The National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, is a constituent Laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Initially established in 1975 as a CSIR Complex, it was named as the Regional Research Laboratory in 1978 and later renamed as NIIST in 2007. Its mandate is to conduct research and development activities of the highest quality in areas related to effective utilization of resources of the region and of fundamental importance to the country.

This Institute invites eligible candidates for a Walk-in-interview for filling up the following purely temporary positions as detailed below

Project Associate-I
Post Code : INC-1
No of posts : Three*
Qualification : M.Sc in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Organic Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry / Materials Science from a recognized University or Equivalent.
Monthly Stipend : Rs.31,000/-+ 18% HRA for who possess CSIR-UGC NET Score (including lectureship) or GATE.
Rs.25,000/-+ 18% HRA for who do not fulfill the above.
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in- interview) : 35 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in- interview : 19-08-2025

Senior Project Associate-I
Post Code : INC-2
No of posts : One*
Qualification : M.Sc in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Materials Science or equivalent from recognized University or Equivalent and 3 years of experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR PhD in any of the above areas and 2 years of experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Monthly Stipend : Rs. 42,000+ 18% HRA.
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in- interview) : 40 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in- interview : 21-08-2025

Project Associate-II
Post Code : MSTD-8
No of posts : One*
Qualification : B.E. (Metallurgical / Mechanical Engineering) from recognized University or Equivalent and 2 years of experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services. OR M.Sc Chemistry / Physics from recognized University or Equivalent and 2 years of experience in R&D in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Monthly Stipend : Rs.35,000/-+ 20% HRA for who possess CSIR-UGC NET Score (including lectureship) or GATE. Rs.28,000/-+ 20% HRA for who do not fulfill the above.
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in- interview) : 35 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in- interview : 22-08-2025

Project Assistant
Post Code : MSTD-7
No of posts : One*
Qualification : Three Years Diploma in Mechanical / Metallurgical Engineering from recognized Institution or Equivalent.
Monthly Stipend : Rs.20,000+ 20% HRA.
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in- interview) : 50 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in- interview : 20-08-2025

* Waitlisted Candidates may be considered for any future project vacancies arising within a year from the date of interview in the order of merit.

Mode of Selection
Interested eligible candidates should report at CSIR-NIIST, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram at 09.00 AM, on the dates mentioned assign each post code. Candidates reaching after 09.30 AM will not be entertained. Only those whose final results have been declared as on the date of walk in interview will be eligible.

How to Apply
The prescribed application form provided below may be downloaded and all requisite information has be filled in. The filled in signed application along with photo pasted has to be submitted at the time of Walk-in-Interview. The application form should be accompanied by SELF ATTESTED COPIES OF CERTIFICATES & MARKLISTS (MATRICULATION ONWARDS) of testimonial / certificate in support of age, educational qualification, experience and caste mentioned in the application. THE APPLICANT MUST ALSO BRING ALL THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES / TESTIMONIALS AT THE TIME OF WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR VERIFICATION.
Written test will be conducted, if necessary.

Persons with disabilities (PwD) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to attend the walk-in-interview. NB: Change in date of Walk-in-Interview due to any reason, if any, will be notified in the website.

Advt. No.: PA/23/2025