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SCTIMST Project Associate I Recruitment 2026

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)

By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, has invited candidates for 1 post of Project Associate I (ST; UR considered if no eligible ST candidate) in a DST-funded project at its Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura. Essential qualification: M.Sc Biotechnology or Biochemistry plus GATE or UGC-CSIR-NET or a national-level examination. Pay Rs. 31,000 plus 20% HRA per month (with NET qualification) or Rs. 25,000 plus 20% HRA (others). Maximum age 35 years as on 1 November 2026 (no minimum stated). No application fee is stated. Walk-in interview on 19 November 2026 at 10:30 AM; report by 9:30 AM.

Total posts
1
Last date
19 Nov 2026
Qualification
Post Graduate
Age limit
18–35 yrs

01Important dates

Application Begin
09 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply
19 Nov 2026

03Age limit

—–35years

Maximum 35 years as on 01.11.2026. No age relaxation is printed in the notice. No minimum age is stated in the advertisement.

04How to apply for SCTIMST Project Associate I Recruitment 2026

  1. 01Open the official SCTIMST notification PDF linked below and read it in full.
  2. 02Confirm you meet the essential qualification (M.Sc Biotechnology or Biochemistry plus GATE or UGC-CSIR-NET, or selection under a national-level examination) and are within the maximum age of 35 years as on 1 November 2026.
  3. 03Fill the Recruitment Report Form and prepare your bio-data with original plus self-attested copies of certificates (age, qualifications, experience) and, for ST candidates, the caste certificate in Central Government format.
  4. 04Report at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, by 9:30 AM on 19 November 2026 for the walk-in interview at 10:30 AM.

Vacancy details

1 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Project Associate IM.Sc Biotechnology or Biochemistry, qualified in GATE or UGC-CSIR-NET or selected under a National Level Exam conducted by DST, DBT, ICMR, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, IIT, IISc, IISER, SCTIMST or equivalent; ST category (UR considered if no eligible ST candidate)1

Full details

SCTIMST Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 — 1 post

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, has invited candidates for one Project Associate I post in its Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. The post is in a DST-funded project on the aberrant phenotype and functions of rheumatoid arthritis polymorphic PAD4 (project P.8279). Selection is by walk-in interview on 19 November 2026.

Who can apply

The post is reserved for ST candidates; if no eligible ST candidate is available, UR candidates will be considered. Essential qualification: M.Sc in Biotechnology or Biochemistry, plus qualification in a National Eligibility Test — GATE or UGC-CSIR-NET — or selection under a national-level examination conducted by DST, DBT, ICMR, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, IIT, IISc, IISER, SCTIMST or an equivalent body. Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, real-time PCR (qPCR), western blotting and other molecular biology techniques is desirable.

The maximum age is 35 years as on 1 November 2026. No age relaxation is printed in the notice, and no minimum age is stated in the advertisement.

Pay

The pay is two-tiered, depending on the NET qualification: Rs. 31,000 plus 20% HRA per month for candidates who meet essential qualification (ii), and Rs. 25,000 plus 20% HRA per month for others.

The appointment is initially up to 31 March 2027 and is likely to be extended up to 16 November 2030.

Fee

No application fee is stated in the notice. Do not assume any fee.

Walk-in interview

The walk-in interview is on 19 November 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695 012. Candidates must report by 9:30 AM; candidates reporting after 9:30 AM will not be considered. If many candidates attend, a qualifying written test may be conducted first for screening; its marks will not count towards the final ranking. No TA/DA will be paid.

What to bring

Carry the duly filled Recruitment Report Form, bio-data, and original plus self-attested copies of certificates (age, qualifications, experience). ST candidates must carry a caste certificate in the Central Government format issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar. Candidates in service must carry a No Objection Certificate.

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SCTIMST Project Associate I Recruitment 2026: FAQs

How many posts are there in SCTIMST Project Associate I recruitment 2026?

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1 post: Project Associate I, reserved for ST (UR candidates will be considered if no eligible ST candidate is available).

Who can apply?

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M.Sc in Biotechnology or Biochemistry, plus GATE or UGC-CSIR-NET qualification, or selection under a national-level examination conducted by DST, DBT, ICMR, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, IIT, IISc, IISER, SCTIMST or an equivalent body. Experience in mammalian cell culture, real-time PCR and western blotting is desirable.

What is the salary?

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Rs. 31,000 plus 20% HRA per month for candidates who meet the NET qualification, and Rs. 25,000 plus 20% HRA per month for others.

What is the age limit?

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Maximum 35 years as on 1 November 2026. No age relaxation is printed in the notice, and no minimum age is stated in the advertisement.

Is there an application fee?

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No application fee is stated in the notice.

When and where is the walk-in interview?

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Walk-in interview on 19 November 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. Report by 9:30 AM — candidates reporting after 9:30 AM will not be considered. Carry the Recruitment Report Form, bio-data, and original plus self-attested copies of certificates.

How long is the appointment?

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Initially up to 31 March 2027, likely to be extended up to 16 November 2030.

You may also need

SCTIMST Official Notification PDF — Advt P&A.II/52/PA.II/P.8279/BMT-SCTIMST/20269 days left