NIIST has released the recruitment notification No: PA/09/2026 to fill the 10 Project Associate I Posts. The application form should be downloaded in PDF format from the official website @ https://www.niist.res.in/. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the NIIST Project Associate 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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NIIST Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: CSIR NIIST – National Institute For Interdisciplinary Science and Technology |
| Notification No: PA/09/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 10 Project Associate I Posts |
| Place of Posting: Trivandrum |
| Date of Interview: 23.06.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Offline |
| Official Website: https://www.niist.res.in/ |
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Current NIIST Job Openings:
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry) – 02 Posts
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Chemical) – 02 Posts
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Applied Chemistry) – 02 Posts
- Project Associate I (Chemistry) – 01 Post
- Project Associate I (Physics) – 03 Posts
NIIST Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for NIIST:
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry)
- Qualification: M.Sc in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry from recognized University or Equivalent. OR B.Tech in Chemical / Polymer Engineering from recognized University or Equivalent.
- Desirable: Experience in resin synthesis.
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Chemical)
- Qualification: M.Sc in Chemistry from recognized University or Equivalent. OR B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from recognized University or Equivalent.
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Applied Chemistry)
- Qualification: M.Sc in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry from recognized University or Equivalent.
- Project Associate I (Chemistry)
- Qualification: M.Sc in Chemistry from recognized University or Equivalent.
- Project Associate I (Physics)
- Qualification: M.Sc in Physics from recognized University or Equivalent.
- Desirable: Experience in Optoelectronic device fabrication.
Age Limit for NIIST: (As on 23.06.2026)
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry) – 35Years
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Chemical) – 35Years
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Applied Chemistry) – 35Years
- Project Associate I (Chemistry) – 35Years
- Project Associate I (Physics) – 35Years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for NIIST:
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry) – Rs.31,000/- + 20% HRA / Rs.25,000/- + 20% HRA
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Chemical) – Rs.31,000/- + 20% HRA / Rs.25,000/- + 20% HRA
- Project Associate I (Chemistry / Applied Chemistry) – Rs.31,000/- + 20% HRA / Rs.25,000/- + 20% HRA
- Project Associate I (Chemistry) – Rs.37,000/- + 20% HRA / Rs.30,000/- + 20% HRA
- Project Associate I (Physics) – Rs.31,000/- + 20% HRA / Rs.25,000/- + 20% HRA
Method of Selection for NIIST:
- Written test
- walk in interview
How to Submit an Application:
Interested eligible candidates should report at CSIR-NIIST, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram at 09.00 AM, on the dates mentioned assign each post code. Candidates reaching after 09.30 AM will not be entertained. Only those whose final results have been declared as on the date of walk in interview will be eligible.
Crucial Dates:
- Date of Interview: 23.06.2026
NIIST Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of NIIST: Website Link |
| Advertisement and Application Form for NIIST: Click Here to Download |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Is NIIST positions a permanent job?
No, its a Contract Basis Job.
Where will the selected candidates be posted?
The official place of posting for all the 10 positions will be Trivandrum.
What is the educational qualification required for NIIST?
B.Tech, M.Sc
What is the selection process for NIIST positions?
The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Written Test, walk in interview
