IIST Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary ₹56,000

Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology Thiruvananthapuram Last Date: 15th March, 2026
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IIST Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary ₹56,000

Recruitment Overview

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.

Key Highlights

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

Vacancy Details

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
  • Year 1 & 2: ₹ 56,000/- + HRA
  • Year 3: ₹ 58,800/- + HRA
Maximum 35 Years

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess First Class in the following degrees:

  • First Class Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degrees.
  • Second Class Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG Degrees with PhD.
  • For Engineering/IT/CS: First Class Graduate Degree of Four Years (B.E./B.Tech).

Note: Degrees should be as on the last date for receipt of application (15.03.2026).

2. Experience Required

  • Mandatory: Hands-on experience in Electronic Circuit, Sensor Interface Circuit, Microcontroller, or Electronics and Instrumentation.
  • Preferable: Experience in Gas Sensor Instrumentation.

3. Age Limit

  • Maximum Age: 35 Years
  • Age Cut-off Date: 05.03.2026

4. Other Requirements

  • NOC: Candidates working under Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must produce a "No Objection Certificate" at the time of registration.
  • Documents: Mark sheets, Degree/PG Certificates, and Experience Certificates must be uploaded during online application.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on the following stages:

  1. Shortlisting: Based on qualification, skills, and experience.
  2. Online Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

Note: This is NOT an examination. No written test (OMR/CBT) will be conducted unless specifically notified for a large number of candidates.

Application Fee

Not mentioned in the official text. Candidates should refer to the official PDF for any updates regarding fees.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official IIST website: www.iist.ac.in.
  2. Navigate to the "Project Positions" section or use the link provided below.
  3. Register and fill out the online application form carefully. Warning: You cannot edit the profile once submitted.
  4. Upload scanned copies of required documents (Degree certificates, Mark sheets, Experience certificates, Photo, Signature).
  5. If employed in Govt/PSU, ensure you have the No Objection Certificate (NOC) ready.
  6. Submit the application online before 15th March 2026.
  7. Check your email and the IIST website regularly for interview updates.

Important Dates

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)

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About Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology

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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.


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ndian Institute of Space Science and Technology (Dept. of Space, Govt. of India) Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram-695547 Kerala, India.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - 695547
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