Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, a premier institute for research and teaching in the basic sciences declared an Institute of National Importance, has invited candidates to attend walk-in interviews for Project Lead, Project Research Associate and Project Junior Associate posts, four openings in all. The temporary contractual roles fall under a private agency-funded project on the digitisation of Poona Public Works Department records held at the institute.
IISER Pune Project Lead, Project Research Associate and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 202683/2026
Total Vacancies
4
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Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 23 Oct 2026, 09:00 AM
Seminar Room 33, Main Building, IISER Pune, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 211008
- Notification15 Oct
- Walk-in23 Oct
About IISER Pune Project Lead, Project Research Associate and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
- Advertisement No.
- 83/2026
- Post Name
- Project Lead, Project Research Associate and Project Junior Associate
- Job Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India fulfilling advertised criteria may attend Walk-in Interviews)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- 3 months for Project Lead and Project Research Associate; 4 months for Project Junior Associate
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Lead
1
Project Research Associate
2
Project Junior Associate
1
Total4
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Lead | 1 |
| Project Research Associate | 2 |
| Project Junior Associate | 1 |
| Grand Total | 4 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Lead1 post
- Qualification
- Ph.D in Architecture or related areas.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 50 years as on the date of walk-in interview
- Note
- Preference: Candidate has completed a PhD in Architecture and has experience in teaching and archiving. Has worked with Public Works Archives. Tenure: 3 months.
- Job Requirements
- Team coordination and supervision across all digitisation stages; organising workshops and training sessions; design and delivery of academic modules, seminars, and exhibitions as part of training and outreach.
Project Research Associate2 posts
- Qualification
- Master of Arts in Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology or related areas.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 50 years as on the date of walk-in interview
- Note
- Preference: Candidates completed with Master of Arts/Humanities/Archeology and experience in metadata creation, cataloguing, and working with archival materials will be preferred. Tenure: 3 months.
- Job Requirements
- Sanitizing, organising, and preparing archival materials for digitisation; metadata creation and digital cataloguing; database organization; contributing to outreach and training.
Project Junior Associate1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 50 years as on the date of walk-in interview
- Note
- Preference: Knowledge of handling archival materials and metadata cataloguing, and social media outreach. Tenure: 4 months.
- Job Requirements
- Sanitizing, organising, and preparing archival materials for digitisation; metadata creation and digital cataloguing; database organization; contributing to outreach and training.
Age Limit
Not more than 50 years for all posts as on the date of the walk-in interview
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 will be interviewed on 23 October 2026 at 09:00 AM at Seminar Room 33, Main Building, IISER Pune.
Salary Structure
Project Lead
Pay: Rs. 90,000/- per month
Project Research Associate
Pay: Rs. 25,000/- per month
Project Junior Associate
Pay: Rs. 22,000/- per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Lead | Rs. 90,000/- per month |
| Project Research Associate | Rs. 25,000/- per month |
| Project Junior Associate | Rs. 22,000/- per month |
How to Apply
- 1Download and fill the prescribed application form available below the advertisement link.
- 2Attend the walk-in interview at Seminar Room 33, Main Building, IISER Pune, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 211008 on 23 October 2026 at 09:00 AM.
- 3Carry the duly filled application form, all original documents with one set of self-attested photocopies, and one recent passport-size colour photograph.
Reporting Venue
Seminar Room 33, Main Building, IISER Pune, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 211008
Reporting time: 09:00 AM
Candidates must report at 09:00 AM on 23 October 2026 at Seminar Room 33, Main Building, IISER Pune. They must bring a duly filled prescribed application form, all originals with one set of self-attested photocopies of date of birth certificate, mark sheets and certificates from 10th onward, experience certificates, one government-issued photo identity proof, and 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
•All certificates regarding experiences
•One Photo Identity proof issued by the Government
•One recent passport-size color photograph
Important Details
- The appointment is purely temporary and contractual under the private agency-funded project titled "Poona Public Works Department Records: Unwritten Ground Realities of Colonial Construction" (Project code: 34625752).
- It terminates automatically without notice or compensation on termination of the project.
- The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment or absorption in the funding agency or IISER Pune.
- The prescribed date for determining upper age limit, educational qualifications or experience is the date of the walk-in interview.
- Qualifications must be from recognized Universities/Institutions.
- The prescribed qualifications and experience are the bare minimum and mere possession does not entitle candidates to be considered in each stage of the selection process; if the number of candidates is large, the Screening Committee may restrict the number of candidates to be interviewed to a reasonable limit.
- Number of posts may vary depending upon requirements during the selection process.
- Age relaxation and experience relaxation may be considered with prior approval of the competent authority.
- In case a selected candidate does not join or resigns, waitlisted candidates may be offered the position.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.
- Bringing any political or other influence will be treated as a disqualification.
- No interim enquiries, correspondence, or communication of any sort will be entertained.
Preferences
- Project Lead: Candidate has completed a PhD in Architecture and has experience in teaching and archiving. Has worked with Public Works Archives.
- Project Research Associate: Candidates completed with Master of Arts/Humanities/Archeology and experience in metadata creation, cataloguing, and working with archival materials will be preferred.
- Project Junior Associate: Knowledge of handling archival materials and metadata cataloguing, and social media outreach.
Tenure of Appointment
Appointments are temporary and contractual under the private agency-funded project. The tenure is for a period of 3 months for Post No. 1 and Post No. 2, and for a period of 4 months for Post No. 3. Appointments terminate automatically without any notice or compensation upon the termination of the project.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (020) 2590 8079
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Overseas Citizens of India apply for these posts?
Yes, both Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India fulfilling the advertised criteria can attend the walk-in interview.
Is the appointment permanent?
No, the appointment is purely temporary and contractual for a period of 3 or 4 months, terminating automatically upon project completion.
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the interview?
No, no TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.
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