IISER Pune Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹42,000 - ₹58,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or related areas. Candidates who have submitted their thesis are also eligible.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experimental research experience on optoelectronic materials and device fabrication, and at least two first-authored published papers preferred; freshers with required qualification/thesis submission are eligible.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is recruiting for one Research Associate-I position in Pune under a project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The position offers a monthly consolidated pay of ₹58,000 plus 30% HRA, with an initial tenure of 1 year that is extendable based on performance. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or Material Science (or related areas) or those who have submitted their thesis are eligible. This is a prestigious opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in optoelectronic materials and device fabrication at an Institute of National Importance.
- The selection is based on a direct walk-in interview scheduled for August 7, 2026, with a reporting time of 10.30 AM.
- Candidates with a submitted Ph.D. thesis receive ₹42,000 + 30% HRA and are designated as Senior Research Fellow until degree submission.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years as of the walk-in interview date.
- No application fee or TA/DA will be provided to candidates attending the interview.
- Applicants must bring the completed application form, original documents, one set of self-attested photocopies, and a passport-size photo.
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Additional Salary Information
Rs.58,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance per month for Research Associate-I. Rs.42,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance per month for candidates who have submitted their thesis (designated as Senior Research Fellow).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Walk-in Interview Screening of applications by Screening Committee based on qualifications and experience
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Age relaxation commensurate with educational qualifications and/or experience may be considered for candidates having higher qualification/experience with prior approval of competent authority.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the link 'Apply Now' available below the advertisement link on the official website.
- Duly fill the application form with complete and accurate details.
- Gather original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies for date of birth, educational qualifications (10th onwards), and experience.
- Bring one recent passport-size color photograph and a government-issued photo identity proof.
- Attend the walk-in interview at Discussion Room No.31, Main Building, IISER Pune on August 7, 2026, reporting by 10.30 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated pay of ₹58,000 + 30% HRA per month. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis will receive ₹42,000 + 30% HRA as a Senior Research Fellow.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or related areas. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis are also eligible.
The maximum age limit is 35 years as on the date of the walk-in interview (August 7, 2026).
