The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, a premier institute for research and teaching in the basic sciences, is hiring a Field Worker on a temporary and contractual basis under advertisement number 77/2026. The single position involves growing and maintaining experimental plants and insect cultures, looking after the growth facility and assisting with day-to-day laboratory activities at the Pune campus.
IISER Pune Recruitment 2026 - Field Worker Post
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202677/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
—
Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 08 Oct 2026
- Notification22 Sept
- Walk-in08 Oct
- Walk-in Held08 Oct
About IISER Pune Field Worker Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
- Advertisement No.
- 77/2026
- Post Name
- Field Worker
- 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
- 18–35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated)
- 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
Field Worker
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Field Worker | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Field Worker
8th standard. The prescribed educational qualification should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Field Worker | 8th standard. The prescribed educational qualification should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions. |
Age Limit
18 to 35 years as on the date of walk-in interview (08-10-2026)
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.
Application Fee
All Categories
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Held on 08 October 2026 at 10:30 AM at the IISER Pune campus; candidates reporting after 11:00 AM will not be considered.
- 2Examination using multiple choice questions
May be used as an additional selection procedure depending on the number of reporting candidates.
Salary Structure
Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form using the 'Apply Now' link available below the advertisement on the IISER Pune website.
- 2Fill in the application form and mention all your educational qualifications and experience.
- 3Report to Seminar Room no 34, 2nd floor, IISER Pune Campus, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411008 on 08 October 2026 by 10:30 AM.
- 4Carry the duly filled application form along with all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies.
- 5Carry one recent passport-size colour photograph and one government-issued photo identity proof.
Reporting Venue
Seminar Room no 34, 2nd floor, IISER Pune Campus, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411008
Reporting time: 10:30 AM (candidates reporting after 11:00 AM will not be considered)
Candidates must report at Seminar Room no 34, 2nd floor, IISER Pune Campus, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411008 on Thursday, 08 October 2026 at 10:30 AM; anyone reporting after 11:00 AM will not be considered. They must bring the duly filled prescribed application form, all originals and one set of self-attested photocopies of the date of birth certificate, mark sheets and certificates from 10th onward, experience certificates mentioned in the application form, and one government-issued photo identity proof, plus one recent passport-size colour photograph. No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Duly filled prescribed application form
•Certificate regarding date of birth
•Mark sheets and certificates (starting from 10th onward) regarding educational qualification
•All certificates regarding experience as mentioned in the application form
•One government-issued photo identity proof
•One recent passport-size colour photograph
Important Details
- The appointment is purely temporary and contractual and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation.
- The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment or absorption in IISER Pune, and the appointment will be governed by the terms and conditions of IISER Pune.
- The prescribed educational qualifications and experience are the bare minimum and mere possession of them does not entitle a candidate to be considered at every stage of the selection process; if the number of candidates reporting is large, the number considered for interview may be restricted to a reasonable limit based on the Screening Committee's recommendations.
- The number of posts may vary depending upon requirements during the selection process, and if a selected candidate does not join or resigns after joining, waitlisted candidates may be offered the position.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have to grow and maintain experimental plants and insect cultures, maintain the growth facility, and assist in the day-to-day lab activities.
Preference
Candidates having experience in agriculture, gardening, insect culture maintenance, laboratory assistance, or related work. The candidate must be able to read and write in English.
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