NEIST Jorhat Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat is hiring 2 Project Associate-I (PAT-I) researchers for two different ongoing research projects — the Maguri Beel Wetland Project and the Hybrid Peptides Project. You can apply online through the official NEIST project staff portal. The last date to apply is 21 August 2026.

CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat has released Advertisement No. 13 inviting online applications for 2 Project Associate-I posts — one under the Maguri Beel Wetland Project and one under the Hybrid Peptides Project. NEIST, formerly the Regional Research Laboratory, is a premier CSIR institute that develops technologies using the natural resources of North-East India, working across agro-technology, biological chemicals, and petroleum research. Applications must be submitted online through the Institute's dedicated project staff recruitment portal before the deadline.

Vacancy Breakdown by Project

• Project Associate-I — Maguri Beel Wetland Project: 1 post
• Project Associate-I — Hybrid Peptides Project: 1 post

Full eligibility criteria, qualifications, and stipend details for each project are available in the official Advertisement No. 13 notification on the NEIST website. Please read the complete notification PDF before applying.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official NEIST project staff portal at neist.res.in/prostaff.
2. Read the full Advertisement No. 13 notification PDF for eligibility and post-wise details.
3. Register and fill in the online application form for the post you are eligible for.
4. Upload the required documents as specified in the notification.
5. Submit your application before the last date.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 21 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 21 August 2026

• Assist the principal investigator with day-to-day project research activities
• Collect, record, and analyze field or laboratory data for the assigned project
• Prepare technical reports and maintain project documentation
• Support field surveys, sample collection, and data compilation as needed
• Coordinate with project staff and collaborating institutions
• Follow institute safety guidelines during lab and field work
• Assist in preparing research findings for publication or presentation