- Temporary position under Ministry of Mines sponsored project titled 'Unlocking Critical Metals from Deccan Laterites: Geochemical Controls and Sustainable Recovery of Ni–Co–Sc–REE in Eastern Madhya Pradesh'.
- Project duration: 1 year or until project termination, whichever is earlier.
- Selected candidate must be willing to travel for field investigations, sample collection, laboratory analyses, and scientific meetings as required by the project.
- Responsibilities include geochemical analysis, interpretation of XRF/ICP-MS datasets, and critical mineral exploration (Ni, Co, Sc, REEs).
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🎓 Master's Degree
Project Assistant (Geology)
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak (IGNTU) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹20,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Essential: M.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology with minimum 55% marks.
- Desirable: Knowledge of trace element and rare earth element (REE) geochemistry.
- Desirable: Experience in interpretation of XRF, ICP-MS, and geochemical datasets.
- Desirable: Basic understanding of critical mineral exploration (Ni, Co, Sc, and REEs).
- Desirable: Basic knowledge of extractive metallurgy.
- Desirable: Experience in geological fieldwork, sampling, and laboratory analyses.
- Desirable: Knowledge of trace element and rare earth element (REE) geochemistry.
- Desirable: Experience in interpretation of XRF, ICP-MS, and geochemical datasets.
- Desirable: Basic understanding of critical mineral exploration (Ni, Co, Sc, and REEs).
- Desirable: Basic knowledge of extractive metallurgy.
- Desirable: Experience in geological fieldwork, sampling, and laboratory analyses.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or telephone for an online interview.
- Selection is based on the discretion of the Screening Committee; fulfillment of qualifications does not guarantee shortlisting.
- Selection is based on the discretion of the Screening Committee; fulfillment of qualifications does not guarantee shortlisting.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled-in application form.
- Complete bio-data.
- Self-attested photocopies of required certificates (educational, experience, etc.).
- Original certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, and other relevant documents must be produced at the time of interview and joining.
- Complete bio-data.
- Self-attested photocopies of required certificates (educational, experience, etc.).
- Original certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, and other relevant documents must be produced at the time of interview and joining.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Project Assistant position at IGNTU under project SNTMOM/1750/2026?
Applications must be submitted within 21 days from the date of the advertisement. The exact date is not specified in the notification.
Q.
What is the salary for the Project Assistant position at IGNTU?
The salary is Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated) for the duration of the project.
Q.
Is there any application fee for applying to the Project Assistant position?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification for this position.
Q.
What are the essential qualifications required for the Project Assistant position?
The essential qualification is an M.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology with a minimum of 55% marks.
Q.
Does the Project Assistant position at IGNTU offer any permanent employment after the project ends?
No, the appointment is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. It does not confer any right to claim regular employment in IGNTU or the Ministry of Mines.