IIST Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary ₹56,000
The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), under the Department of Space, Government of India, has released a notification for the recruitment of Project Research Scientist-I positions. This is a research-based opportunity located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, specifically for the development of a Low-Cost High-Performance Micro Gas-Chromatography Coupled Exhale Breath Analyzer.
Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment based on merit, academic qualifications, and experience. The selection process involves shortlisting followed by an Online Interview. There is no competitive written examination.
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) |
| Post Name | Project Research Scientist-I |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Application Start Date | 05th March, 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15th March, 2026 |
| Job Location | Valiamala PO, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Official Website | www.iist.ac.in |
| Post Name | Project Title | Pay Scale / Remuneration | Age Limit (as on 05.03.2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Research Scientist-I (PRS-I-01/2026) | Development of Low Cost High Performance Micro Gas-Chromatography Coupled Exhale Breath Analyzer for Critical Respiratory Illness |
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Maximum 35 Years |
Candidates must possess First Class in the following degrees:
Note: Degrees should be as on the last date for receipt of application (15.03.2026).
The selection will be based on the following stages:
Note: This is NOT an examination. No written test (OMR/CBT) will be conducted unless specifically notified for a large number of candidates.
Not mentioned in the official text. Candidates should refer to the official PDF for any updates regarding fees.
| Notification Release Date | 05 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 05 March 2026 |
| Application End Date | 15 March 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be notified (Only for shortlisted candidates) |
For queries, contact IIST Administration:
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IIST Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary ₹56,000
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Thiruvananthapuram | 15th March, 2026 | View Details |
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), situated at Thiruvananthapuram is a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. IIST functions as an autonomous body under the Department of Space, Government of India. The idea of such an institute was mooted keeping in mind the need for high quality manpower for the Indian Space Research Organization, one of world’s leading scientific organizations engaged in space research and space applications. The institute is the first of its kind in the country, to offer high quality education at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral levels on areas with special focus to space sciences, space technology and space applications. IIST was formally inaugurated on 14 September 2007 by Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, the then Chairman, ISRO and was temporarily housed in the premises of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, very close from where ISRO built and launched its first rocket. Both the founding fathers of the institute, Dr G Madhavan Nair and Dr B.N. Suresh, the latter being the first Director of IIST, played a very important role in the formation of the institute, facilitating its establishment and contributing to its vision. Dr B.N. Suresh piloted the institute from the conception of the idea to its realization in a permanent campus near Thiruvananthapuram in 2010.