Project Assistant / Associate – IMSc
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹32,500 - ₹75,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD Degree in Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates with prior experience in academic institutional publication are preferred.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Project Assistant / Associate role at the Centre for Science Communication and Outreach is designed for individuals passionate about scientific journalism and public engagement. Working under the IMSc Apex Project, the successful candidate will contribute to institutional publications and outreach activities until September 2026. This position offers a tiered salary structure based on the candidate's highest qualification, ranging from Bachelor's degree holders to PhD graduates. It is a perfect stepping stone for those looking to build a career in academic institutional communication and science media.
- The salary is structured based on qualification, starting at ₹32,500 for graduates and reaching ₹75,000 for PhD holders.
- Preference is given to candidates with training in science journalism or those who have published communication articles.
- The role is temporary and contractual, specifically tied to the project duration ending in September 2026.
- Applicants are required to submit writing samples along with their CV to outreachapply@imsc.res.in.
- Selection is based on shortlisting followed by an online interview conducted by the IMSc committee.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly stipend: ₹32,500 (Graduate), ₹48,000 (Graduate + 2yrs exp or MSc/BE/BTech), ₹54,500 (Thesis submitted), or ₹75,000 (PhD).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications Online Interview Written Test (for specific roles) Hands-on Test (for technical roles)
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
1 UR vacancy; standard GoI reservation norms apply for selection shortlisting.
How to Apply
- For Project positions (Table I & II): Email your CV and covering letter to the specific email ID provided for the project.
- For Technical Assistant and Trainee positions (Table III & IV): Apply online through the specific URLs provided in the notification.
- Ensure the subject line of the email follows the format: Application for the Project Position (Name of Position) of Advt.02-R/IMSc/2026.
- Submit applications on or before 2400 hrs on 30.07.2026.
- Include writing samples or relevant certificates where specified in the job description.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary ranges from ₹32,500 to ₹75,000 per month depending on the candidate's educational qualification and experience.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
Candidates should be less than 40 years of age as on July 30, 2026.
