SCTIMST Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

The walk-in interview for one Project Associate I post at the Biomedical Technology Wing of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, is on 19 November 2026 at 10:30 AM. Reporting time is 09:30 AM at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695 012. The post is on a DST-funded project and pays Rs.31,000 or Rs.25,000 per month plus 20% HRA; the vacancy is for an ST candidate, and UR will be considered if no eligible ST candidate is available.

SCTIMST Project Associate I Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About the Institute

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum is an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The recruitment is issued by its Biomedical Technology Wing at Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The post is for the DST-funded project "Investigation of aberrant phenotype and functions of rheumatoid arthritis polymorphic PAD4" (P.8279).

Posts and Eligibility

The notice invites applicants for one post of Project Associate I. The vacancy is existing and is for an ST candidate. In the absence of eligible ST candidates, UR will be considered.

Qualification (Essential)

• M.Sc Biotechnology or Biochemistry.
• Qualified in any of the National Eligibility Test like GATE or UGC-CSIR-NET, or selected under a National Level Exam conducted by agencies like DST, DBT, ICMR, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, IIT, IISc, IISER, SCTIMST, etc. or equivalent bodies.

Experience (Desirable)

Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, real-time PCR (qPCR), western blotting and other molecular biology techniques. Where experience is prescribed, it means experience gained after acquiring the prescribed essential qualification.

Age Limit

The age limit is 35 years as on 01.11.2026. The notice prints no age relaxation.

Pay and Terms

The appointment is initially for a period up to 31.03.2027, likely to be extended up to 16.11.2030.

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

SCTIMST Project Associate I Job Description

• Assist in laboratory-based research activities, including mammalian cell culture, real-time PCR (qPCR), Western blotting and routine molecular biology techniques.
• Experimental execution, data collection and documentation.
• Maintenance of laboratory records.
• Support the research activities as assigned by the PI.

What to Bring

• Duly filled Recruitment Report Form.
• Bio-data.
• Original and self-attested copies of certificates to prove age, qualifications and experience.
• For ST candidates, a caste certificate in the prescribed format applicable for employment in Central Govt. Institutions, issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of a Tahsildar.
• For candidates already in service, a No Objection Certificate from the present employer, to be produced at the time of interview.

What Happens on the Day

Selection is by walk-in interview. Depending on the number of candidates, a written test of a qualifying nature may be conducted for initial screening, and only qualified candidates will be called for interview. Marks obtained in the written test, if conducted, will not be counted for final ranking.

Important Instructions

• Candidates reporting after 09.30 AM will not be considered for selection.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Links

The notice gives telephone numbers 0471-2340801 / 2520450 and the email address [email protected].