ISI Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, West Bengal, has invited applications for the post of Project Associate-I under Advt No. No.PU/507/ADV/921. Applications are accepted online until 20 November 2026.

The post is for Kolkata. Qualification required: M.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, or any other relevant discipline of Life Sciences from a recognised university/institute. The pay is Rs 31,000 or Rs 25,000 plus HRA. Selection is by written test in the subject area to shortlist candidates, if required and interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 20 November 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: Online
• Pay: Rs 31,000 or Rs 25,000 plus HRA
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on 16 November 2026)
• Place: Kolkata

ISI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

ISI Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. No.PU/507/ADV/921 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download ISI notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: M.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, or any other relevant discipline of Life Sciences from a recognised university/institute.
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on 16 November 2026)
• Age relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/Women/differently abled Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules

Other conditions:

• The position is purely contractual and co-terminus with the project.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining.
• The Institute does not have residential facilities for contractual staff.

Desirable:

• Previous research experience in plant nanobiotechnology, plant stress physiology, and/or plant-microbe or plant-soil interactions.
• Experience in conducting pot experiments, greenhouse experiments, and field trials.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Duration initially till 31 March 2027 from the date of joining, which may be extended or terminated earlier based on performance and fund availability.

Important Dates

How Will ISI Select Candidates?

• Written test in the subject area to shortlist candidates, if required
• Interview
• Written test in the subject area may be held to shortlist candidates for interview.

Documents to Enclose

• Date of birth
• Academic Qualifications (Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and marksheets)
• Caste certificate
• Identity Proof issued by the Government of India / Government of West Bengal
• Disability certificate (if required)
• Experience Certificate
• Recent Passport Size Photograph

How to Apply for ISI Recruitment 2026 Online

1. Submit application using the online link provided in the advertisement.
2. Upload required documents during form filling.
3. For any clarification, write to [email protected].
4. Apply on or before 20 November 2026.

Other Points to Note

• A resume with incomplete information or without supporting documents will be summarily rejected.
• Selected candidates have to produce all relevant documents in original and a medical certificate of fitness at the time of joining.

ISI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Indian Statistical Institute, Advertisement No. No.PU/507/ADV/921, dated 28 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.