Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, a premier research institute in Madhya Pradesh, has announced recruitment for Project Associate I, Senior Project Associate and Field Assistant posts, with four openings in total. The positions are part of a project on Environmental Flow Assessment for the Kosi, Gandak and Mahananda Rivers under the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, involving hydraulic modeling, satellite image processing and field surveys.
IISER Bhopal Project Associate and Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
4
Last Date
20 Oct
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Last date 20 Oct 2026 · 2 days left
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About IISER Bhopal Project Associate and Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal
- Post Name
- Project Associate I, Senior Project Associate and Field Assistant
- Job Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- Up to 50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- One year, extendable up to September 2028 subject to satisfactory performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate I
2
Senior Project Associate
1
Field Assistant
1
Total4
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I | 2 |
| Senior Project Associate | 1 |
| Field Assistant | 1 |
| Grand Total | 4 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Associate I2 posts
- Qualification
- M.Sc./M.Tech in Geology/Geosciences, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics, or Computer Science/Engineering from a recognized institute or university.
- Age Limit
- 35 years
Senior Project Associate1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc./M.Tech in Geology/Geosciences, Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics, or Computer Science/Engineering from a recognized institute or university, with a minimum of two years of experience in Research & Development in industrial or academic institutions, or in Science and Technology organizations, and four years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services. Or a Doctoral degree from a recognized university/institute in any of the subjects mentioned above.
- Experience
- Minimum two years of experience in Research & Development in industrial or academic institutions, or in Science and Technology organizations; four years' experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services.
- Age Limit
- 40 years
Field Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate degree in any discipline (candidate must have some field work experience, data handling in Excel, and working knowledge of MS office).
- Experience
- Some field work experience.
- Age Limit
- 50 years
Age Limit
Project Associate I: 35 years; Senior Project Associate: 40 years; Field Assistant: 50 years
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Conducted in online mode; only shortlisted candidates will be notified with the date.
Salary Structure
Project Associate I
Pay: Rs. 31,000 + HRA (as applicable) to candidates who have qualified (a) National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or (b) National level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and their agencies and institutions.
Senior Project Associate
Pay: Rs. 42,000 + HRA (as applicable).
Field Assistant
Pay: Rs. 18,000 (consolidated).
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I | Rs. 31,000 + HRA (as applicable) to candidates who have qualified (a) National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE or (b) National level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and their agencies and institutions. |
| Senior Project Associate | Rs. 42,000 + HRA (as applicable). |
| Field Assistant | Rs. 18,000 (consolidated). |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a detailed CV with your address, contact numbers, email address, academic qualifications with percentage of marks from 10th class onwards, date of birth and work experience.
- 2Compile photocopies of transcripts or final marksheets of all qualifications from 10th class into a single PDF file.
- 3Arrange recommendation letters from 2 referees.
- 4Email the complete application to [email protected].
- 5Use the subject line 'Application name (PA-I/SPA/FA) (E-Flow project)'.
- 6Attach the single PDF with marksheets, CV and recommendation letters and submit before the last date.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Detailed CV with address
•Contact numbers
•Email address
•Academic qualifications with percentage of marks from 10th class
•Date of birth and work experience
•Photocopies of transcripts/final marksheets of all qualifications from 10th class in a single PDF
•Recommendation letters from 2 referees
Important Details
- The posts are for the project Environmental Flow Assessment for the Kosi, Gandak and Mahananda Rivers.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified with the date of the interview, which will be conducted in online mode.
- No correspondence will be entertained with regard to application status.
Desirable Qualifications (Project Associate I and Senior Project Associate)
- Proficiency in hydraulic modeling, river bathymetry and cross-section surveys using ADCP/ADV instruments, including data processing
- Experience in topographic measurements using DGPS and associated data processing
- Proficiency in working with geospatial data and GIS/image processing software such as ArcGIS and QGIS
- Working knowledge of Python programming and MySQL database management
- Strong understanding of geomorphology, surface water hydrology and remote sensing/image processing techniques
- Demonstrated proficiency in handling GIS datasets, Python-based spatial analysis and database management systems
Job Description (Project Associate I / Senior Project Associate)
E-flow modeling of the alluvial rivers of Himalayas, hydraulic modeling, satellite image processing and analysis, field survey (river cross-section and topographic survey).
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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