| Board | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune) |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Qualification | M.Sc. / B. Tech in Life sciences / Biotechnology / Bioengineering / Chemistry or related areas with minimum 70% marks / equivalent grade. |
| Salary | Rs. 30,000 + 30% House Rent Allowance / Rs. 37,000 + 30% House Rent Allowance |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 31 Jul 2026 (Closed) |
Ans: The last date to apply online for the IISER Pune Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 is 31 July 2026.
Ans: There are a total of 3 vacancies for the Project Associate-I posts at IISER Pune.
Ans: Candidates must have an M.Sc. / B. Tech in Life sciences / Biotechnology / Bioengineering / Chemistry or related areas with a minimum of 70% marks / equivalent grade.
Ans: The maximum age limit for Project Associate-I is 35 years. Age relaxation will be applicable as per the rules.
Ans: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for the IISER Pune Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026.
Ans: The selection process involves two stages: screening of applications, followed by an interview.
Ans: The salary is Rs. 30,000 + 30% HRA for candidates without a valid national-level test qualification, and Rs. 37,000 + 30% HRA for those with a valid CSIR-NET / GATE / DBT-JRF or equivalent scorecard.
Ans: You can apply online by visiting the official IISER Pune website or by using the direct "Apply Online" link provided in the Important Links section of this article, filling the form, uploading documents, and submitting it.
Ans: Yes, prior hands-on experience specific to each of the three Project Associate-I post numbers, along with wet-lab experience during Master's thesis, is a must.
Ans: The official notification PDF can be downloaded from the Important Links section of this article or from the IISER Pune official website.