IISER Thiruvananthapuram Recruitment 2026: 1 Project Scientist-1 Vacancy – Email Application

Post-Wise Vacancy and Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualification

• Essential Qualification: Doctoral degree (PhD) in Physics. Candidates with thesis submitted may also apply.
• Specialisation Required: Condensed Matter Physics.
• Desirable Qualifications: Prior experience in depositing thin films using high vacuum deposition systems and gas sensing.
• Age Limit: Maximum 33 years as on the last date of application.

Selection Process and Screening Clause

• Candidates will be shortlisted by a Selection Committee constituted by IISER Thiruvananthapuram based on qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed criteria.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed regarding the interview schedule via email.
• The final selection will be based on a personal interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• The appointment is purely on a contract/project basis for 1 year, extendable to an additional 0.5 year subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the project funding.

How to Apply for IISER Thiruvananthapuram Project Scientist-1

1. Prepare a detailed CV including academic qualifications, research experience, and relevant skills.
2. Email the CV to Dr. Deepshikha Jaiswal-Nagar at [email protected].
3. Use the subject line strictly in the format: "Application for Project Scientist-I: Your Name".
4. If shortlisted for the interview, bring a printed copy of the signed and dated application form, a recent passport-size photograph, one photocopy each of all relevant certificates (age, qualification, experience), along with all original certificates for verification.

Required Documents and Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate or Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets, including Doctoral Degree certificate or thesis submission proof.
• Signed and Dated Printed Application Form (to be submitted at the time of interview).
• One Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
• Photocopies of all Relevant Certificates in Support of Age, Qualification, and Experience.
• All Original Certificates for In-Person Verification at the Interview Venue.
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for IISER Thiruvananthapuram Project Scientist-1 recruitment?

The last date to send the application via email is 18 November 2026. Candidates must ensure their email reaches the Principal Investigator before the deadline.

How do I apply for this post?

Applications are accepted via email only. Candidates must send their detailed CV to Dr. Deepshikha Jaiswal-Nagar at [email protected] with the subject line "Application for Project Scientist-I: Your Name".

Is there any application fee for IISER Thiruvananthapuram Project Scientist-1?

The official notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates should verify this by reading the IISER Thiruvananthapuram Project Scientist-1 Official Notification PDF directly.

Is this a permanent government job?

No. This is a purely contractual, project-based appointment for 1 year, extendable to an additional 0.5 year on satisfactory performance and continuation of project funding from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It does not confer permanent government job status.

What is the salary for IISER Thiruvananthapuram Project Scientist-1?

The selected candidate will receive a monthly fellowship of Rs. 58,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per institute norms.

What is the selection process?

Candidates will first be shortlisted by a Selection Committee. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for a personal interview, with the schedule communicated via email. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.