NISER Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NISER Bhubaneswar is hiring 1 Research Associate-I for a temporary chemistry research project. If you have a PhD in Chemistry from a recognized institute, you can send your application by email before 5:00 PM IST on 24 May 2026. The salary is Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA. The online interview is scheduled for 26 May 2026 at about 2:30 PM.

NISER Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (NISER) has released Advertisement No. NISER/R&D/CH2602/05/2026-27 for the project Fluorescent Tropolonyl-DNA: Pd-Catalyzed Nucleobase Arylation for Biochemical Applications. The project is in the School of Chemical Sciences and is funded by ANRF. This is a project-linked temporary post for 10 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier.

Vacancy Details

• Research Associate-I: 1 temporary post.
• Project area: Chemical sciences research linked with fluorescent tropolonyl-DNA and biochemical applications.
• Project duration for the post: 10 months or project completion, whichever is earlier.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a PhD in Chemistry from a recognized institute.
• Nationality: The notification is for Indian nationals.
• Project fit: A chemistry research background related to the project area will help you explain your suitability during the interview.
• Certificates: You need to send scanned copies of relevant certificates for initial verification by email.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years.
• Age reference date: The main notice states age is counted as on 24 May 2025.
• Relaxation: Age relaxation is available for entitled categories as per rules.

Salary

• Monthly salary: Rs. 58,000 per month.
• Allowances: HRA will be paid as per rules.
• The notification does not mention any separate grade pay for this project position.

Selection Process

Selection will be through an online interview conducted through Google Meet. No written exam is mentioned in the notification.

1. Email Application and Certificate Check: Send the filled form and scanned certificates to the project contact email for initial verification.
2. Online Interview: Attend the Google Meet interview on 26 May 2026 at about 2:30 PM.
3. Document Verification: Keep original documents ready for verification if NISER asks for them later.

How to Apply

1. Fill the application form given on pages 2-3 of the official notification.
2. Scan the filled form and all relevant certificates.
3. Email the documents to nagendra@niser.ac.in as soon as possible and before 5:00 PM IST on 24 May 2026.
4. For clarification, contact Dr. Nagendra K. Sharma on the same email address mentioned in the notice.
5. Attend the online interview through Google Meet if shortlisted or instructed by NISER.

Project and Appointment Terms

• Project title: The role is under Fluorescent Tropolonyl-DNA: Pd-Catalyzed Nucleobase Arylation for Biochemical Applications.
• Funding: The project is funded by ANRF and handled through the School of Chemical Sciences at NISER.
• Temporary nature: The appointment is only for this project and does not give any right to absorption in a regular NISER post.
• Duration: The post is for 10 months or until completion of the project, whichever happens earlier.
• Interview mode: The interview will be online through Google Meet, so keep a working internet connection and email access ready.
• No TA/DA: NISER will not pay travel allowance or daily allowance for the interview or for joining the position.

Documents to Send

• Filled application form: Use the form attached in the official notification and complete all personal, qualification and experience fields.
• Photo: Paste or attach a recent colour passport photograph as asked in the form.
• Education proof: Send scanned certificates and mark details starting from graduation, including your PhD Chemistry proof.
• Category proof: Attach SC, ST, OBC or PwD certificate if applicable.
• NET/GATE proof: If you are CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualified, attach the certificate copy because the form asks for it.
• Experience details: Include organization, designation, duration, salary and nature of duties if you have relevant experience to report.

Application Form Details

• Personal details: The form asks for full name, father or husband name, date of birth, age, postal address, permanent address, contact number and email.
• Category details: You must mention whether you belong to SC, ST, OBC or PwD and attach the certificate copy if applicable.
• NET/GATE details: The form asks whether you are CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualified, with certificate copy if available.
• Education details: Enter educational qualifications starting from graduation, including board or university, passing year, subject and marks percentage.
• Experience details: If you have experience, mention employer name, service period, designation, salary and nature of duties.
• Declaration: You must sign the declaration that the information is true and that wrong information can cancel your application.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Send Application: 24 May 2026, up to 5:00 PM IST
• Online Interview Date: 26 May 2026
• Interview Time: About 2:30 PM

• Carry out chemistry research work under the ANRF-funded project
• Support experiments related to fluorescent tropolonyl-DNA and biochemical applications
• Analyze research data and maintain clear laboratory records
• Prepare technical notes, reports and presentation material for project review
• Coordinate with the project investigator and research team at NISER
• Follow institute safety, documentation and project reporting requirements