IASST Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026

IASST Guwahati is hiring 2 candidates — a Senior Project Associate and a Laboratory Assistant — for a DBT-funded food science project. If you have a Master's degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Microbiology (or a related Bachelor's degree for the Lab Assistant post), you can attend the walk-in interview. Interviews are on 2 and 3 September 2026 at IASST, Guwahati. Salary ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month plus 18% HRA.

Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) Senior Project Associate and Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has released a walk-in interview notice (Advt. No. 601, dated 15 August 2026) for 2 contractual posts. Both positions are under a DBT-funded project titled "Production of soybean based functional foods using microbial resources isolated from traditionally fermented foods of North East India." The project runs for 3 years, with the initial appointment for 12 months, extendable based on your performance and project needs. No online application is needed — you simply walk in with your documents on your interview date.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Senior Project Associate: 1 post — Rs. 42,000 + 18% HRA per month — Interview on 2 September 2026
• Laboratory Assistant: 1 post — Rs. 20,000 + 18% HRA per month — Interview on 3 September 2026

Who Can Apply?

For Senior Project Associate (Rs. 42,000/month):

• Qualification: A Master's degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Microbiology from a recognized university with at least 4 years of research experience, OR a PhD in Biological Sciences from a recognized university.
• Preferred: Experience in food fermentation and downstream analysis, rodent model handling, microbiological techniques, mammalian cell culture, and molecular biology techniques.
• Age Limit: Up to 40 years, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.

For Laboratory Assistant (Rs. 20,000/month):

• Qualification: A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Zoology from a recognized university.
• Preferred: Experience in microbiological and general laboratory techniques, project documentation, and handling of laboratory instruments and records.
• Age Limit: Up to 50 years, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• Senior Project Associate: Rs. 42,000 per month plus 18% HRA.
• Laboratory Assistant: Rs. 20,000 per month plus 18% HRA.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

IASST will select candidates through a walk-in interview:

1. Walk-in Interview: Attend on your scheduled date with your certificates and testimonials for verification and interaction with the selection panel.

How to Apply

1. There is no online application for these posts.
2. Report to the Conference Room, IASST, Vigyan Path, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati - 781035, Assam on your interview date.
3. Senior Project Associate candidates should arrive by 10:00 AM on 2 September 2026.
4. Laboratory Assistant candidates should arrive by 10:00 AM on 3 September 2026.
5. Bring your educational certificates, testimonials and CV for verification.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 August 2026
• Walk-in Interview - Senior Project Associate: 2 September 2026
• Walk-in Interview - Laboratory Assistant: 3 September 2026

• Conduct laboratory research on soybean-based functional foods under the DBT-funded project
• Isolate and analyze microbial resources from traditionally fermented foods of North East India
• Handle downstream processing and analysis of biological and animal-derived samples
• Apply microbiological, mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques in experiments
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare research documentation
• Support the principal investigator in project planning and reporting
• Coordinate with the Laboratory Assistant on day-to-day experimental work