The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, a premier institute of national importance for research and teaching in basic sciences, has announced recruitment for the post of ANRF Project Associate I under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation funded project. There is a single vacancy, and selection will be through a walk-in interview. The temporary research position is attached to a chemistry project on the design and synthesis of cyclic alkyl amino olefin compounds.
IISER Pune Project Associate I Recruitment 2026
- Notification05 Oct
- Walk-in22 Oct
IISER Pune ANRF Project Associate I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
- Advertisement No.
- 80/2026
- Post Name
- ANRF Project Associate I
- Job Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Indian Nationals fulfilling the advertised criteria may attend the walk-in interview)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initially for a period of one year, extendable for further period subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| ANRF Project Associate I | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Master's degree in Chemistry or related areas. Candidates having experimental research experience in inorganic chemistry will be preferred.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| ANRF Project Associate I | Master's degree in Chemistry or related areas. Candidates having experimental research experience in inorganic chemistry will be preferred. |
Age Limit
Not more than 35 years as on the date of walk-in interview (22-10-2026)
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation commensurate with educational qualification/s and/or experience/s of the applicant may be considered for candidates having qualification and experience higher than the advertised, with the prior approval of the competent authority.
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Candidates report at the venue by 10.30 AM; those reporting after 10.30 AM will not be considered. The number of candidates interviewed may be restricted based on the Screening Committee's recommendations.
Salary Structure
Rs. 30,000 + 30% House Rent Allowance. Rs. 37,000 + 30% House Rent Allowance for candidates having valid CSIR-NET / GATE / DBT-JRF / any other National Level Test conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies or equivalent scorecard.
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the 'Apply Now' link available below the advertisement on the IISER Pune website.
- 2Fill in the application form and mention all qualifications and experience.
- 3Report at Discussion Room No. 31, 2nd floor, IISER Pune Campus, Main Building by 10.30 AM.
- 4Carry the duly filled application form along with originals and one set of self-attested photocopies of the date of birth certificate, mark sheets and certificates from 10th onward, experience certificates and a government-issued photo identity proof.
- 5Carry one recent passport-size colour photograph.
Reporting Venue
Discussion Room No. 31, 2nd floor, IISER Pune Campus, Main Building.
Reporting time: 10.30 AM
Candidates must report at Discussion Room No. 31, 2nd floor, IISER Pune Campus, Main Building by 10.30 AM on 22 October 2026. Candidates reporting after 10.30 AM will not be considered for the selection process. Carry the duly filled prescribed application form, all originals with one set of self-attested photocopies, and one recent passport-size colour photograph.
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Important Details
- Candidates having experimental research experience in inorganic chemistry will be preferred.
- The prescribed qualifications and experience are the bare minimum, and where a large number of candidates appear for the walk-in interview the number called may be restricted to a reasonable limit based on the Screening Committee's recommendations.
- If a selected candidate does not join or resigns after joining, waitlisted candidates may be offered the position.
- No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.
- The appointment is purely temporary and carries no claim of appointment or absorption in IISER Pune.
Project Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Design and Synthesis of Cyclic Alkyl Amino Olefin (CAAO) and Its Utility for the Isolation of Low-valent Main-Group Species |
| Project Code | 34525789 |
| Funding Agency | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) |
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