| Board | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune) |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science or related areas; M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science or B.E./B.Tech. in Materials Science/Chemical Engineering |
| Salary | Rs. 57,000 + 30% House Rent Allowance / Rs. 27,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 15 Jul 2026 (Closed) |
Ans: The last date to apply for the IISER Pune Senior Project Associate and Project Assistant posts is 15 July 2026.
Ans: There are a total of 4 vacancies announced for the Senior Project Associate and Project Assistant positions combined.
Ans: For Senior Project Associate, a Ph.D. in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science or related areas is required. For Project Assistant, an M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science or B.E./B.Tech. in Materials Science/Chemical Engineering is required.
Ans: The maximum age limit for Senior Project Associate is 40 years, and for Project Assistant, it is 32 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Ans: The salary for a Senior Project Associate is Rs. 57,000 + 30% House Rent Allowance per month.
Ans: The selection process involves shortlisting based on applications, followed by an online interview via Zoom.
Ans: As per the official notification, no application fee is mentioned for this recruitment.
Ans: You need to apply via email by sending your complete bio-data and self-attested documents to the official email address mentioned in the notification, ensuring the post name is in the subject line.
Ans: The official notification PDF can be downloaded from the Important Links section of this article or the IISER Pune official website.
Ans: The positions of Senior Project Associate and Project Assistant are temporary and project-based.