Project Assistant – CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute – 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹27,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry from a recognized University.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible; however, hands-on expertise in molecular techniques, cloning, and protein purification is desirable.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute is recruiting for 1 Project Assistant position to work on a high-impact molecular biology project in Mysuru. The selected candidate will receive a monthly stipend of ₹27,000 plus HRA while contributing to research on antimicrobial resistance dissemination. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry to be eligible for this prestigious research opportunity. This role offers an excellent platform for early-career scientists to gain hands-on experience in a premier national laboratory under the CSIR framework.
- The upper age limit for applicants is 35 years as of the application deadline of July 5, 2026.
- The engagement is purely on a temporary contractual basis initially until March 2027 with potential extensions.
- Candidates with hands-on expertise in cloning and protein purification will be given preference during selection.
- The selection process involves initial shortlisting followed by an interview for the final candidates.
- Selected staff will be entitled to HRA as per the guidelines of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹27,000 per month plus HRA as per ANRF guidelines.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting by Committee Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation
How to Apply
- Visit the official CSIR-CFTRI recruitment portal at https://patcell.cftri.res.in Complete the online application form with all required personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of certificates for date of birth, caste, and academic qualifications.
- Verify all entered information before final submission.
- Submit the application online on or before the closing date of 05.07.2026.
- Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference during the interview process.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Project Assistant will receive a monthly stipend of ₹27,000 plus applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per ANRF guidelines.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry from a recognized University.
The maximum age limit is 35 years, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST/PwBD/Women and 3 years for OBC candidates.
