NIPER Guwahati Project Scientist III Recruitment 2026

Assam, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹67,000 per month
Qualification
Qualification: PhD with preceding first class Master's degree (M.S/M.Pharm/M.Sc) in Chemistry or Natural Product Chemistry or equivalent. Mandatory GATE or CSIR NET qualification.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Experience in natural product isolation, characterization, and analytical techniques like HPLC, Mass, and NMR with proven track record in relevant publications is desirable.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 40 years
Deadline
Deadline:

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati invites applications for 1 position of Project Scientist - III under the DIPAS sponsored project GAP 182. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly pay of ₹67,000 plus 20% HRA for conducting research on edible fungal bioactivity. Applicants must hold a PhD with a first-class Master's degree in Chemistry or Natural Product Chemistry along with a valid GATE/CSIR NET qualification and relevant high-impact publications. This recruitment offers a prominent research platform in pharmaceutical sciences at an autonomous institute of national importance.

  • Upper age limit is set to 40 years as on 14 August 2026 with up to 5 years age relaxation for reserved categories.
  • The initial appointment is purely on a contractual basis for one year, extendable based on performance and fund availability.
  • Candidates must possess at least 3 research publications with an impact factor greater than 3.
  • Selection will be based strictly on performance in the physical or online interview.
  • Applications must be submitted online through the institute recruitment portal before 14 August 2026.

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Additional Salary Information

₹67,000 plus 20% HRA per month

Important Dates

Notification Date 30 July 2026
Application Start Date 30 July 2026
Application Deadline 14 August 2026

Selection Process

Screening and Shortlisting Physical or Online Interview

Application Fees

No application fee required.

Reservation

Age relaxation up to 5 years is available for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, Differently Abled, and Women candidates.

How to Apply

  • Visit the official NIPER Guwahati recruitment page or portal (https://nipergrecruitment.in/project_recruit/).
  • Fill out the online application form using the prescribed format between 30.07.2026 and 14.08.2026.
  • Upload soft copies of essential supporting documents including Date of Birth proof, degree certificates, GATE/NET certificates, experience certificates, and relevant publication lists.
  • Review all entered details carefully before final submission as post-submission changes are not permitted.
  • Submit the online form before the deadline of 14 August 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

The selected candidate will receive ₹67,000/- plus 20% HRA per month.

Candidates must possess a PhD with a preceding first-class Master's degree (M.S/M.Pharm/M.Sc) in Chemistry or Natural Product Chemistry, mandatory GATE/CSIR NET qualification, and at least 3 publications with an impact factor > 3.

The deadline to complete and submit the online application is 14 August 2026.