SCTIMST Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, has one Project Assistant vacancy on a DST-funded project that is developing microneedle array patches for trans-dermal drug delivery. The post is reserved for an EWS candidate. If no eligible EWS candidate turns up, UR candidates will be considered. B.Sc Chemistry or Physics graduates up to 50 years of age can attend the walk-in interview on 12 November 2026 at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura. You must report by 09.30 AM.

SCTIMST Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About SCTIMST

SCTIMST, Trivandrum, is an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. This post sits in its Bio Medical Technology Wing at Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. The project is "Development and evaluation of batch production system for making micro-needle array patches for trans-dermal drug delivery" (P.8261), and DST funds it.

SCTIMST Project Assistant Vacancy Details 2026

The Project Assistant will work on the fabrication and characterization of polymeric microneedles.

SCTIMST Project Assistant Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 50 years as on 1 October 2026.

Educational Qualification

• Essential: B.Sc Chemistry / Physics

Wherever the notice asks for experience, it means experience gained after earning the prescribed essential qualification. EWS candidates need a valid Income and Asset certificate in the format prescribed for employment in Central Government institutions. It must be issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar.

For the full eligibility conditions of the post, check the official notification.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Candidates are selected through a walk-in interview. If many candidates turn up, SCTIMST will first hold a qualifying written test for screening. Only those who pass it will be called for the interview. Written test marks, if a test is held, will not count towards the final ranking.

Service Conditions

• This is a project post on DST-funded Project P.8261.
• The appointment is initially up to 31.03.2027 and is likely to be extended up to 11.05.2027.
• Place of work: Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram.

How to Apply for SCTIMST Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

1. Check that you meet the qualification and the age limit.
2. Fill in the Recruitment Report Form and prepare your bio-data.
3. Go to Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695 012 on 12 November 2026.
4. Report by 09.30 AM. Anyone who arrives after 09.30 AM will not be considered for selection.
5. Take the written test if one is held, and then attend the interview at 10.30 AM.

Documents to Carry

• Duly filled Recruitment Report Form
• Bio-data
• Original and self-attested copies of certificates proving age, qualifications and experience
• Valid Income and Asset certificate (EWS candidates)
• No Objection Certificate from your present employer (if you are already in service)

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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