Sambalpur University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

Sambalpur University is holding a walk-in-interview on 11 April 2026 to fill 3 Project Assistant posts under the DBT-BUILDER project at the Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics. You will get a monthly salary of Rs. 21,600 (including 8% HRA) and the engagement is for 1 year on temporary basis. If you have a B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology and are under 30 years of age, you can walk in with your documents at 10:00 AM on the interview date.

Sambalpur University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

This job is under the DBT-BUILDER project titled "DBT-BUILDER, Sambalpur University Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advance Research and Education". The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and is hosted at the Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Odisha. You need to bring an application on plain paper along with your bio-data and attested copies of certificates on the walk-in date. No online application is needed.

Who Can Apply?

• Essential Qualification: B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology from a recognised institute
• Desirable Qualification: M.Sc. and/or M.Phil in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Botany, Zoology or equivalent degree from a recognised University
• Candidates with a background in life sciences or biotechnology will be preferred

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 30 years
• No specific minimum age is mentioned in the notification
• Age relaxation as per university/project rules (if any) will apply

Salary

• Basic Emolument: Rs. 20,000 per month
• HRA (8%): Rs. 1,600 per month
• Total Monthly Salary: Rs. 21,600
• Engagement: Temporary, purely project-based
• Duration: 1 year (extendable subject to project performance and funding)

Application Fee

• No application fee is charged for this walk-in-interview
• Note: No TA/DA will be provided for attending the walk-in

Selection Process

1. Walk-in-Interview: You need to report at the Dept. of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Sambalpur University at 10:00 AM on 11 April 2026
2. Document Verification: Your original certificates and attested copies will be checked before the interview
3. Personal Interview: A panel headed by the Project Coordinator will assess your subject knowledge, research aptitude and suitability for the project
4. Final Selection: Based on overall performance in the interview and eligibility criteria

How to Apply

1. Prepare an application on plain paper addressed to the Project Coordinator, DBT-BUILDER, Sambalpur University
2. Attach your bio-data with full educational and personal details
3. Attach attested copies of all educational certificates, mark sheets, age proof and experience certificates (if any)
4. Carry all original documents along with the application set on the interview day
5. Report to the Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar - 768019, Sambalpur, Odisha at 10:00 AM on 11 April 2026
6. For any project-related queries, contact the Project Coordinator Prof. P. K. Naik at +91-9479268802 or email pknaik1973@gmail.com

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 2 April 2026
• Walk-in-Interview Date: 11 April 2026
• Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
• Venue: Dept. of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar - 768019, Odisha

• Assist in day-to-day research activities of the DBT-BUILDER project at the Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
• Handle laboratory experiments, sample preparation and documentation as per project protocols
• Maintain project records, raw data and inventory of consumables and chemicals
• Follow standard operating procedures and biosafety norms in the lab
• Assist Principal Investigators and research scholars in field sampling and data collection
• Prepare progress reports, presentations and support manuscript preparation
• Keep the project equipment and workstations in good working condition
• Work closely with the Project Coordinator and other team members to meet project milestones