Openings for Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology candidate 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. Currently, NIIST is engaged in R & D programmes in areas related to Agro-processing and technology, Chemical Sciences and technology, Materials Science and Technology, Microbial processes & technology, Environmental Technology.

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

JRF (One* Post)
Post Code : BBD-3
Qualification : B.Tech Degree in Biotechnology from recognized University or Equivalent and NET/GATE qualified. OR M.Sc in Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Agriculture from Recognised University or Equivalent and NET/GATE qualified.
Monthly Stipend : Rs.31,000+16% HRA.
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in-interview) : 35 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in- interview : 07-08-2025

Project Associate-I (JRF) (One* Post)
Post Code : APTD-10
Qualification : M.Sc in Life Science from recognized University or Equivalent and NET/GATE qualified.
Desirable : Experience in working microbial culture and isolation of natural products
Monthly Stipend : Rs.31,000+18% HRA.
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in-interview) : 35 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in- interview : 08-08-2025

Project Associate-II (SRF) (One* Post)
Post Code : APTD-11
Qualification : M.Sc in Life Science / M.Pharm from recognized University or Equivalent with NET/GATE qualified and Two Years R & D Experience in R&D institutions, Industrial and academic institutions.
Desirable : Experience in bio-activity guided isolation of natural products and conducting in-vitro screening assays.
Monthly Stipend : Rs. 35,000+18% HRA.
Age Limit (Max. as on the date of Walk-in-interview) : 35 Years
Date & Time of Walk-in- interview : 12-08-2025

Project Associate-I (One* Post)
Post Code : MSTD-6
Qualification : B.E / B.Tech in Metallurgical / Materials / Mechanical / Production Engineering / Nano Technology from from recognized University or Equivalent. OR M.Sc in Physics or Chemistry from recognized University or Equivalent.
Monthly Stipend : Rs.31,000/- + 18% HRA for those who have qualified CSIR- UGC / ICAR /ICMR NET incl. lectureship / assistant professorship OR GATE qualified. OR those who have qualified National Level Examinations conducted by Central Government Departments like DBT/DST or equivalent and / or their agencies/ Institutions.
Rs.25,000/- + 18% HRA for others 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 : 14-08-2025

* 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.
Interim enquiries will not be attended to.

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.

CSIR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Industrial Estate PO, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram-695019
Advt. No.: PA/22/2025