IISER Pune Recruitment 2026: Project Associate I Posts

IISER Pune Hiring for Research Project Associate-I in Chemistry Department

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune (IISER-Pune) is now accepting applications from candidates from chemistry disciplines for its research recruitment drives.

The Department of Chemistry, IISER-Pune, has announced an advertisement No. 74/2026, under which it offers a temporary position of Project Associate-I. The walk-in interview date for the position is scheduled for September 10, 2022, at 10 AM. At the time of this report, IISER Pune is the only/new employer for Project Associate-I.

IISER Pune Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026: Key Details.

The position provides higher remuneration for candidates who hold a valid CSIR-NET/GATE/DBT-JRF/any other national-level Central Government agency/Department exams/equivalent.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in Chemistry with specialisation in Organic Chemistry. The Candidate should have Relevant Experience in the following Fields :

• Organic synthesis
• Reaction optimisation
• Purification
• Characterisation
• Work involving routine carbohydrate molecules

This position is ideal for Chemistry postgraduates who have shifted from the classroom to the lab for research-based processing of organic synthesis and characterisation.

IISER Pune Project Associate Salary

The consolidated remuneration is approximately Rs. 30,000 per month(after deductions) along with 30% of house rent allowance (HRA Candidates with CSIR-NET/GATE/DBT-JRF or any other national-level test score card with validity will be paid approximately Rs. 37,000 per month along with 30% HRA This position is valid until March 31, 2027, according to the provisions of the project and the appointment.

IISER Pune Recruitment 2026: Walk-In Interview Details

The date for the walk-in interview is: September 10, 2026

• Time: 10 AM

Candidates arriving later than 10:30 AM will not be accepted for the interview.

Address:

• Discussion Room No. 31, 2nd Floor, IISER Pune Campus, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune - 411008.

Thus, 10:30 AM should be considered the cut-off for the reporting time and not the end of the reporting time.

Documents Required

Candidates attending the interview must bring the duly completed prescribed application form along with:

• Copies of original certificates
• Self-attested photocopies of original certificates
• Date of Birth Certificate
• Class 10 and all subsequent certificates
• Experience certificates
• Government-issued ID
• Recent colored passport size photograph

The application form is accessible through the application link included in the recruitment advertisement.

Important Information

This appointment is temporary, and no guarantees of permanent employment are being made. The minimum qualifications do not ensure consideration for the post at every stage of the selection process.

The upper age limit is 35 years. IISER Pune will consider suitable relaxation in age for candidates having higher degrees or experience, if it is within the framework of the existing rules. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Final Thoughts

For the year 2026, IISER Pune has provided a very specific research opportunity rather than the usual Hiring for Chemistry. One (Project Associate-I) position is open, and candidates with hands-on experience in organic synthesis and carbohydrate chemistry will have an advantage.

Remuneration for candidates holding a national-level degree can go up to ₹37,000 with 30% HRA, and the period of appointment will be till 31 March 2027. The closing date is rather unique. There is no formally mentioned date for online application closing, and candidates are to appear in the scheduled walk-in interview. Thus, the critical date is 10 September 2026 and candidates are to arrive at 10 AM, with consideration ending for arrivals after this time at 10:30 AM.

Chemistry postgraduates with relevant lab experience will find that this opening is of the sort where preparation is just as important as meeting the bare minimum requirements, so bring the prescribed form and other supporting documents, especially original credentials, photocopies and evidence of your research experience.

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