Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IIT BHU) has released an official notification for the recruitment Project Research Scientist II Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT BHU website. The last date to submit the application form is 03-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IIT BHU Project Research Scientist II Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
IIT BHU Project Research Scientist II Recruitment 2026 Overview
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees with three years of relevant experience or Ph.D.
- Essential Qualification: First Class Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees with three years of relevant experience or Ph.D.
- Desirable Qualification: Academic or professional background in Health and Technology; experience in interdisciplinary research involving material science, nanobioengineering, optoelectronic device development, and 3D printing; prior involvement in projects under organizations such as ICMR, AIIMS, NHM, CTD, or NACO, or other scientific and technical departments with exposure to project management; strong scientific writing and communication skills; proficiency in computer applications, data analysis, and research management tools; strong publication record and patents preferred.
- Experience: Three years of relevant experience for candidates with First Class Post Graduate Degree.
Salary / Stipend
- Fixed stipend/fellowship/salary amount of Rs. 67000 (+ 20% HRA) per month as per the ICMR norm.
- ICMR sponsored project with total project duration of 3 years; current requirement for 1 year, extendable based on performance.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 40 years.
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates as per GoI rules.
Important Dates
Selection Process
- No TA/DA will be paid if called for interview.
General Information / Instructions
- The post of Project Research Scientist II (NM) is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- The project is an ICMR sponsored project titled “Development of Innovative Diagnostics of Fungal Diseases in India: Addressing a Neglected Public Health Concern”.
- All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GoI rules.
- The duration is 1 year (initial requirement), extendable based on performance, with total project duration of 3 years.
How to Apply
- Application should be submitted on plain paper.
- Include name, permanent and correspondence address, names of father and mother, telephone number and e-mail address.
- Provide details of educational career starting from High School or equivalent.
- Attach self-attested copies of all mark-sheets and certificates.
- Include details of any research or other experience, if any.
- Application should reach the P.I., Dr. Pranjal Chandra, Associate Professor, School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi - 221005 within 21 days of the advertisement of the project.
IIT BHU Project Research Scientist II Recruitment 2026 Important Links