Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Education | M.Sc. / MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 7.0 (or equivalent grade / percentage). |
| Nationality | As per official notification |
| Final Year | As per official notification |
| Additional | As per official notification |
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for applicants is 35 years. | Post/Category | Age Limit |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per official notification |
| Cut-off Date | As per official notification |
Application Fee
No application fee details are mentioned in the official notification. | Category | Fee |
| All Candidates | As per official notification |
Selection Process
The selection process for the ANRF-Project Associate I position involves two main stages. | Stage | Process |
| Stage 1 | Shortlisting |
| Stage 2 | Interview |
Salary
The salary for the ANRF-Project Associate I post includes a basic amount plus House Rent Allowance. | Post Name | Pay Scale |
| ANRF-Project Associate I | Rs. 30,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance or Rs. 37,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance |
Documents Required
- Complete Bio-data (including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience)
- Educational Certificates (M.Sc./MS mark sheets and degree)
- Experience Certificates (if any)
- ID Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card)
- Recent Passport-size Photographs
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 31 July 2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IISER Pune Project Associate I Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit applications via email for the IISER Pune Project Associate I Recruitment is 31 July 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in IISER Pune Project Associate I Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There is a total of 01 vacancy announced for the ANRF-Project Associate I post under this recruitment.
Q3. What is the eligibility criteria for the Project Associate I post at IISER Pune?
Ans: Candidates must hold an M.Sc. / MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 7.0 (or equivalent grade / percentage).
Q4. What is the age limit for IISER Pune Project Associate I Recruitment?
Ans: The maximum age limit for applicants for the ANRF-Project Associate I position is 35 years.
Q5. What is the salary for the ANRF-Project Associate I position at IISER Pune?
Ans: The salary for the ANRF-Project Associate I post is Rs. 30,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance or Rs. 37,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance.
Q6. How to apply for IISER Pune Project Associate I Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Interested candidates should apply by sending their complete application and required documents via email to the official email address mentioned in the notification, ensuring it is sent before the last date.