THSTI Technical Assistant & Project Scientist 2026

THSTI has announced a walk-in interview for 2 posts — Technical Assistant (Community Awareness) and Project Scientist (Pharmacist) — at its Faridabad campus. If you hold a Graduate degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or Life Sciences or an M.Pharma degree, you could be eligible. The walk-in date is 02 April 2026. Monthly salary ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000 (consolidated). Maximum age is 35 years.

THSTI Technical Assistant & Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), an autonomous institute under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, is hiring for its research project on "Optimized salicylamide derivatives and prodrugs for the treatment of influenza infections" under the supervision of Dr. Sweety Samal. Both positions are based at the NCR Biotech Science Cluster in Faridabad, Haryana, and are contractual in nature with extensions subject to satisfactory performance and project tenure.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

For Technical Assistant (Community Awareness) — Rs. 50,000/month:

• Qualification: You need a Graduate degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or Life Sciences from a recognized university.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in community engagement is mandatory.
• Desirable: Candidates with prior experience in building volunteer databases will be given preference. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also desirable.

For Project Scientist (Pharmacist) — Rs. 75,000/month:

• Qualification: You need an M.Pharma degree from a recognized university.
• Experience: At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in clinical trial pharmacy or hospital pharmacy is required.
• Registration: You must hold a valid registration certificate from the State Pharmacy Council.
• Knowledge: You should have knowledge of drug storage and dispensing regulations.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years (as on the date of walk-in interview, i.e., 02 April 2026)
• Age relaxation for reserved categories:
• SC/ST candidates: 5 years
• OBC candidates: 3 years
• PwBD (UR): 10 years, PwBD (OBC): 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Central Government servants: up to 5 years as per government rules
• Ex-servicemen: relaxation equal to service rendered in defence forces plus 3 years (minimum 6 months attested service required)

Salary

• Technical Assistant (Community Awareness): Rs. 50,000/- per month (consolidated)
• Project Scientist (Pharmacist): Rs. 75,000/- per month (consolidated)

These are consolidated monthly emoluments. Since these are contractual positions under a research project, standard government allowances like DA, HRA, or TA may not apply separately.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for any category. This is a walk-in recruitment, so you simply need to appear at the venue on the specified date.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted on the day of the walk-in through the following stages:

1. Written Test — You may be required to take a written examination to assess your subject knowledge.
2. Skill Test — A practical or skills-based evaluation may be conducted depending on the post.
3. Interview — A personal interview with the selection panel to evaluate your overall suitability for the role.

Note: If a large number of candidates appear for the walk-in, screening may be conducted to shortlist candidates based on higher or more relevant qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

This is an offline walk-in interview. There is no online application form. Follow these steps:

1. Read the official notification carefully to confirm you meet all eligibility criteria.
2. Prepare your documents — bring your latest CV/resume, one set of photocopies of all educational qualification and experience certificates, along with original documents for verification.
3. Carry a valid photo ID card (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License) for identification.
4. Bring recent passport-size photographs for the application form.
5. Report at 9:00 AM on 02 April 2026 at THSTI, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd Milestone, Faridabad-Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad – 121001, Haryana.
6. Deposit your mobile phone at the reception along with a valid ID proof — it will be returned after the selection process is completed.

Important: Candidates arriving after 9:00 AM will not be entertained. Plan to reach the venue well before time.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 March 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 02 April 2026 (Wednesday)
• Reporting Time: 9:00 AM

• Technical Assistant (Community Awareness):
• Develop frameworks, processes, and outreach strategies for the research unit to engage with the community effectively.
• Conduct community outreach and awareness activities tailored to the needs of ongoing clinical studies.
• Coordinate closely with the Study Coordinator to understand requirements for First-in-Man and Controlled Human Infection Model studies.
• Perform initial phone and digital interviews to screen potential participants before enrolment.
• Maintain volunteer registries and contact databases with regular follow-up schedules.
• Organize community meetings and information sessions to build awareness about research studies.
• Manage the complete "Screening-to-Dosing" pipeline for both research units.
• Project Scientist (Pharmacist):
• Handle the preparation of Investigational Products (IP) including extemporaneous preparations as required by clinical trial protocols.
• Maintain the blinding integrity of research studies throughout the trial duration.
• Work with the Dose Escalation Committee (DEC) to calculate and prepare dose levels for subsequent study cohorts.
• Manage investigational product lifecycle — from receipt and storage to dispensing, accountability, and reconciliation.
• Monitor temperature-controlled storage areas and maintain pharmacy logs as per regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and label investigational products following protocol specifications and GCP guidelines.
• Coordinate with study sponsors for drug supply management and support laboratory sample processing activities.