National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (NISER Bhubaneswar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Project Associate I Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NISER Bhubaneswar website. The last date to submit the application form is 09-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NISER Bhubaneswar Project Associate I Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
NISER Bhubaneswar Project Associate – I Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar |
| Post Name | Project Associate – I |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Salary | ₹31,000/- per month + HRA or ₹25,000/- per month + HRA (as per rules) |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in Physics from a recognized university |
| Age Limit | 35 years. |
| Avt No | NISER / R&D-267 / PH2303 / 35 / 2025-26 |
| Last Date | 08/02/2026 |
| Official Website | niser.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No of Posts |
| Project Associate – I | 2 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree in Physics from a recognized university.
- The positions are under the project entitled “Quantum walk of multi-component bosons and its application to study many-body localization” in the School of Physical Sciences, NISER Bhubaneswar funded by SERB, Govt. of India.
Salary / Stipend
- ₹31,000/- per month + HRA (as per rules) for candidates who have valid CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship).
- ₹25,000/- per month + HRA (as per rules) for candidates who do not fall under the above category.
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 35 years as on 8 February 2026; age relaxation to entitled categories as per SERB rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last date and time for receipt of applications by email | 8 February 2026 (up to 5 PM IST) |
| Online Interview (through Google Meet) | 9 February 2026 (at about 10 AM) |
Selection Process
- Selection will be through an Online Interview conducted only through Google Meet.
General Information / Instructions
- The positions are purely temporary for a period of 3 months or completion of the project, whichever is earlier, and are strictly co-terminus with the project.
- The positions will not lead to any PhD degree in NISER.
- The positions will not confer any right or claim, implicit or explicit, for consideration or absorption against any NISER post.
- No TA/DA will be paid to the candidate for appearing in the interview or joining the position.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should appear for Online Interview only.
- Candidates need to send the filled-in application form (given in pages 2–3 of the notification) along with scanned copies of relevant certificates for initial verification.
- The application and scanned copies of certificates must be sent by email to [email protected] as soon as possible and latest by 5 PM IST on 8 February 2026.
- For any clarification, candidates may contact Dr. Tapan Mishra on the above mentioned email.
NISER Bhubaneswar Project Associate – I Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
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