NISER Research Associate Physics Recruitment 2026
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NISER Research Associate Physics Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar - School of Physical Sciences

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Vacancy

1

Salary

₹58,000 - ₹58,000

Job Type

Contract

Full time

Apply By

01 Oct 2026

About This Job

Apply for Research Associate Physics at NISER. PhD eligible. Salary: Rs 58,000 plus HRA. Last date: 1 Oct 2026. Apply by email.

NISER Research Associate Physics Recruitment 2026: Overview

National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar is recruiting a Research Associate-I for its School of Physical Sciences at Jatni, Odisha. The role belongs to the project Scattering Amplitudes and Flat Space Holography, funded by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Government of India. NISER is an autonomous research institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, and this engagement is tied to the named project.

Service Conditions and Caveats

  • Project tenure: The appointment runs up to 31 January 2027 and ends with the project. You should treat this as a fixed project engagement when considering the offer.
  • No claim to another post: Joining this project does not give you a right to absorption or consideration for another NISER position. The notice explicitly separates this temporary engagement from other institute posts.
  • Travel costs: NISER will not pay travel or daily allowance for attending the interview or joining the position. You need to account for these costs yourself.
  • Accuracy of information: The application declaration makes you responsible for the information supplied. Incorrect information can lead to cancellation of your candidature at any stage.

Application Submission Notes

The application route is email to bshamik@niser.ac.in, using the form attached to the advertisement. This same address is the contact point for Dr. Shamik Banerjee if you need clarification about the notice.

Your referees must send their recommendations directly to the same email address. This is a separate submission from your own application, so your email alone does not complete the referee requirement.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

Doctoral degree in Physics from a recognized university or equivalent.

Age Limit

Up to 35 years (as on 01 Oct 2026)

Age Relaxation:

  • Entitled categories under Government of India rules: As per Government of India rules; category-wise periods are not specified.

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Salary & Compensation

Pay Scale

Rs. 58,000 per month

Allowances

HRA as per rules.

Selection Process

  1. 1 Interview

How to Apply

Application Mode: Offline

Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.

Required Documents:

  • Completed and signed scanned application form from pages 2-3 of the notice
  • Scanned educational certificates
  • Complete CV with publication list
  • Two recommendation letters sent directly by referees
  • Recent colour passport photograph
  • Category certificate, if applicable
  • NET/GATE certificate, if applicable to the declaration in the form

Frequently Asked Questions

The deadline is 1 October 2026. Your application and referee letters must reach the specified email address by this date.

You need Doctoral degree in Physics from a recognized university or equivalent.

Email your completed application and attachments to bshamik@niser.ac.in. Ask two referees to send their recommendations to the same address by the deadline.

The monthly salary is Rs. 58,000 plus HRA as per rules.

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