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University of Calicut Project Associate II Recruitment 2026 Online Form

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By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

University of Calicut, DST-PURSE Programme, has invited applications for 1 Project Associate II (Open Competition) on the project "Harvesting Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future: Explorations on Designer Molecules and Functional Materials", File No. 153626/DOP/Asst-2/2023/Admn dated 07 November 2026. Master's degree in Chemistry or a relevant discipline with 2 years of research experience; CSIR-UGC NET or GATE desirable. Pay Rs. 35,000 per month plus HRA. Age limit 35 years. No application fee is stated. Apply by email to purseuoc@gmail.com by 20 November 2026.

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

01Important dates

Last Date to Apply
20 Nov 2026

03Age limit

—–35years

Age limit 35 years, with relaxation as per DST, Government of India norms. No minimum age is stated in the advertisement.

04How to apply for University of Calicut Project Associate II Recruitment 2026

  1. 01Read the official notification (File No. 153626/DOP/Asst-2/2023/Admn) linked below in full and confirm you meet the qualification and age conditions.
  2. 02Prepare your application with the required details and documents.
  3. 03Email your application to purseuoc@gmail.com with the subject line "Application for the DST PURSE project" by 20 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates are intimated by email for the written test and interview.

Vacancy details

1 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Project Associate IIMaster's degree in Chemistry (or relevant discipline) with 2 years of research experience; desirable: CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or selection through national-level examinations1

Full details

University of Calicut Project Associate II Recruitment 2026 — 1 post

The DST-PURSE Programme, University of Calicut, Malappuram District, Kerala, has invited applications for one Project Associate II post (Open Competition category) under a DST-PURSE project. File No. 153626/DOP/Asst-2/2023/Admn, dated 07 November 2026. The project coordinator is Dr. Abraham Joseph, Senior Professor, Department of Chemistry.

The project

The project is "Harvesting Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future: Explorations on Designer Molecules and Functional Materials". The appointment is purely temporary, till 29 November 2027 or the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

Who can apply

A Master's degree in Chemistry (or a relevant discipline) from a recognised university or equivalent, with 2 years of research experience in a relevant field. Desirable: CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualification, or selection through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments, Agencies or Institutions; and demonstrated research experience in Nanomaterials, Electrocatalysis or Photocatalysis, energy-related applications, or atomically precise nanoclusters.

Pay

The pay is Rs. 35,000 per month plus HRA.

Fee

No application fee is stated in the notification.

How to apply

Apply by email to purseuoc@gmail.com with the subject line "Application for the DST PURSE project" by 20 November 2026. Selection is through a written test and interview; only shortlisted candidates are intimated by email. No TA/DA is paid.

Note

If suitable candidates are not available for Project Associate II, the post will be treated as Project Associate I. The selected candidate may register for a Ph.D. under the project team as per University regulations, must work full-time, and must draw no salary from other sources.

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University of Calicut Project Associate II Recruitment 2026 Online Form: FAQs

How many posts are there in University of Calicut Project Associate II Recruitment 2026?

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1 post — Project Associate II (Open Competition category) under the DST-PURSE project on renewable energy and designer molecules.

Who can apply?

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A Master's degree in Chemistry (or a relevant discipline) from a recognised university or equivalent, with 2 years of research experience in a relevant field. CSIR-UGC NET or GATE, or selection through national-level examinations, is desirable.

What is the age limit?

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Age limit 35 years, with relaxation as per DST, Government of India norms. No minimum age is stated in the advertisement.

What is the pay and tenure?

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Rs. 35,000 per month plus HRA. The appointment is purely temporary, till 29 November 2027 or the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

Is there an application fee?

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No application fee is stated in the notification.

What is the last date and how do I apply?

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Apply by email to purseuoc@gmail.com with the subject line "Application for the DST PURSE project" by 20 November 2026. Selection is through a written test and interview; only shortlisted candidates are intimated by email.

What happens if no suitable Project Associate II candidate is found?

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If suitable candidates are not available for Project Associate II, the post will be treated as Project Associate I.

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