Applications are invited for a walk-in interview for the post of Project Research Scientist - 1 under the project titled "Understanding the host metabolome to formulate effective diagnostics against dengue virus infection" at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, with a total amount of Rs. 68450.00 per month for a duration of 05 months. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati, and appear for the walk-in interview scheduled on 5th November 2026 at 10.00 am at the Walk-in Interview (N-block, Meeting room, BSBE Dept.).
The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.
About IIT Guwahati Project Research Scientist I
This recruitment is conducted by the Research and Development Section at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, located in Guwahati-781039, Assam. The selected candidate will be appointed for a duration of 05 months in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering for a research project entitled "Understanding the host metabolome to formulate effective diagnostics against dengue virus infection" under the contact of Sachin Kumar (Principal Investigator).
IIT Guwahati Project Research Scientist I at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
| Advertisement No. | xxBSBESPNICMR00913xxSK0014 |
| Department | Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering |
| Project Title | Understanding the host metabolome to formulate effective diagnostics against dengue virus infection |
| Post Name(s) | Project Research Scientist - 1 |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | Rs. 56000 (Pay Recommended) + Rs. 11200 (HRA) + Rs. 1250 (Medical) = Rs. 68450.00 Total Amount |
| Tenure | 05 months |
| Application Mode | Online (followed by Walk-in Interview) |
| Walk-in Date | 5th November 2026 (Thursday) |
| Walk-in Time | 10.00 am |
| Walk-in Venue | Walk-in Interview (N-block, Meeting room, BSBE Dept.) |
| Official Website | https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/ |
Vacancy Details
| Designation | Number of Vacancies | Pay Recommended (Rs.) | HRA (Rs.) | Medical (Rs.) | Total Amount (Rs.) | Duration of Appointment in months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist -1 | 01 | 56000 | 11200 | 1250 | 68450.00 | 05 |
Who Can Apply
| Post | Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist -1 | First class PG degree, including integrated PG degree. Candidates with hands on experience in mammalian cell culture, virology, recombinant DNA technology, and immunology related work will be preferred |
Pay and Tenure
The selected candidate will receive a pay recommended of Rs. 56000, along with HRA of Rs. 11200 and Medical of Rs. 1250, making a total amount of Rs. 68450.00. The duration of the appointment in months is 05.
How to Apply for IIT Guwahati Project Research Scientist - 1
- Interested and eligible candidates should apply online by visiting the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati (https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/).
- Applicants must carefully follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the portal.
- The relevant position can be accessed by searching for the project title as mentioned in this advertisement.
- Candidates are also required to appear for a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 5th November 2026 (Thursday) at 10:00 AM.
Selection and Interview
Selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the Walk-in interview. Candidates will not be sent any call letter separately.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Interview Date | 5th November 2026 (Thursday) |
| Walk-in Interview Time | 10.00 am |
Important Instructions
- No campus accommodation will be available for the selected candidates.
- No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the test and interview.
- For any clarification, contact: Sachin Kumar (Principal Investigator), Email: [email protected], Phone: 03612582229.
- For any technical assistance related to the online application process, candidates may email to [email protected].
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Recruitment Portal of R&D Cell, IIT Guwahati |
| Official Notification PDF | View Advertisement Notice |
| Official Website | IIT Guwahati Research and Development Section |
