NISER Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NISER Bhubaneswar is conducting a walk-in interview for 1 Senior Project Associate in the School of Chemical Sciences. If you have a PhD in Chemistry, or an M.Sc. in Chemistry with 4 years of R&D experience, you can attend the interview. The walk-in interview is on 25 May 2026 at about 10:00 AM. The salary is a consolidated Rs. 42,000 per month.

NISER Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (NISER), an autonomous research institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. NISER/R&D-302/CH2401/08/2026-27. The post is under the Max-Planck India Partner Group Project in the School of Chemical Sciences, funded by the Max Planck Society, Germany. This is a purely temporary project position for six months or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Option 1: PhD in Chemistry.
• Option 2: M.Sc. in Chemistry with at least 55% marks and 4 years of R&D experience.
• Nationality: The notification is for Indian nationals.

Project Nature

• The post is connected with a research project in the School of Chemical Sciences.
• The appointment is co-terminus with the project and does not lead to a degree or regular NISER appointment.
• You must be ready to work at NISER, Jatni, Khurda, Odisha.

Important: This project role does not give you any claim for a regular NISER post and is not linked to any degree at NISER. Treat it as a short-term research engagement tied only to the project period.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years
• Age will be counted as on the date of interview: 25 May 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation is available to entitled categories as per rules.

Salary

• Monthly consolidated salary: Rs. 42,000
• The notification describes this as consolidated monthly pay.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining the position.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned for this walk-in interview.

Selection Process

Selection will be through a walk-in interview at NISER Bhubaneswar. You should reach early because the notification asks all candidates to report one hour before the scheduled time.

1. Document Submission: Submit the prescribed resume/proforma with copies of certificates and a recent passport-size photograph.
2. Original Document Verification: Bring original documents for verification at the interview venue.
3. Walk-in Interview: Attend the interview at the Conference Hall, School of Chemical Sciences, NISER.

No written exam pattern is given in the notification. The selection notice only mentions the walk-in interview process. For clarification, the notice names Dr. Bishnu Prasad Biswal as the contact person at NISER.

How to Apply

1. Download the official notification and application proforma from niser.ac.in.
2. Fill the resume/proforma completely with your personal, educational and experience details.
3. Attach copies of your qualification certificates, experience proof, caste certificate if applicable, NET/GATE certificate if any, and a recent passport-size photograph.
4. The form asks for graduation onwards education details, percentage of marks, experience details, contact number and email ID, so keep these ready before attending.
5. Reach the Conference Hall, School of Chemical Sciences, NISER, Jatni, Khurda, Odisha on 25 May 2026.
6. Report one hour before 10:00 AM and bring all original documents for verification.

Important Dates

• Walk-in Interview Date: 25 May 2026
• Reporting Time: One hour before the scheduled interview time
• Interview Time: About 10:00 AM
• Project Tenure: Six months or completion of project, whichever is earlier
• Document Check: Original documents must be produced at the time of interview

• Work on the Max-Planck India Partner Group research project in Chemistry
• Carry out research and development activities assigned by the project investigator
• Prepare experiment records, research notes and project documentation
• Handle laboratory work safely under School of Chemical Sciences protocols
• Assist in data analysis, reporting and project progress updates
• Coordinate with the research team and support project-related academic work