JNCASR Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The New Chemistry Unit of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research (Jawaharlal Nehru Unnat Vaigyanik Anusandhan Kendra), Bengaluru, an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, has one temporary post of Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) in an ICMR sponsored project, with a remuneration of Rs. 56000 (plus HRA as per norms). The essential qualification is a PhD in Chemistry or Life Sciences with good research experience and publication record, and the maximum age limit is 35 years. Applications are sent by email to [email protected] latest by 13 November 2026.

JNCASR Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About the Centre and the Project

The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research is located at Jakkur P.O., Bengaluru - 560064, Karnataka. It describes itself as an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, and an Institution Deemed-to-be-University.

The post is sanctioned in the ICMR sponsored project titled "Silk based materials/devices for prognosis and diagnosis of type 3 Diabetes Mellitus, Alzheimer's disease and their pathological nexus". The Principal Investigator is Prof. T Govindaraju, New Chemistry Unit, JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru, 560 064.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification: PhD in Chemistry or Life Sciences with good research experience and publication record.

Desirable Qualification: PhD in Chemistry or Life Sciences with Chemical Biology, Biomaterials or Biomedical Sciences research experience to work in the above-mentioned project.

Candidates with research experience closely related to the project theme [Diabetes, neurodegenerative (Alzheimer's) disease, biomedical research] are encouraged to apply.

Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 35 years. The notice does not print an "as on" date for counting age or any age relaxation.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) post carries a remuneration of Rs. 56000, plus HRA as per norms. The notice describes the post as a temporary position sanctioned in the ICMR sponsored project. The duration of the appointment is not specified in the notice.

How to Apply for JNCASR Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)

1. Get the Application form in Template, which the notice says is available on the website.
2. Fill in the application form completely.
3. Attach copies of original testimonials in support of educational qualification, age, experience, publication, etc.
4. Attach a brief resume.
5. Send the application by email to [email protected] latest by 13 November 2026.

Documents named in the notice

• Duly filled in Application form in Template
• Copies of original testimonials (educational qualification, age, experience, publication, etc.)
• Brief resume
• No Objection Certificate from the employer, for outside candidates who are in employment

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview. Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the interview by a selection committee. The interview date is not specified in the notice.

Important Instructions

• Those in employment must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' from the employer. This applies only to outside candidates.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the online interview.

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