- Recruitment for a Project Scientist - III position under the DIPAS, New Delhi sponsored project titled 'Bioactivity guided fractionation, isolation and characterization of marker compounds from the edible fungus Cordyceps sinensis and Ganoderma lucidum' (GAP-182).
- Role involves natural product isolation, characterization, and analytical techniques such as HPLC, mass spectrometry, and NMR.
- Position is contractual for one year, extendable based on performance and fund availability.
- Selected candidate will not be entitled to regularization or appointment claims against the institute.
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🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Ph.D.
Project Scientist - III (Natural Product Chemistry)
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Guwahati
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
DIPAS, New Delhi (Hybrid mode interview)
Apply Start
30 Jul 2026
Apply Deadline
14 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Guwahati (NIPER-G) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹67,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Minimum experience criteria not specified; however, publications and relevant skills are mandatory. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official notification for updates. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- PhD in Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, or equivalent subject with a preceding first-class Master’s Degree (M.S/M.Pharm/M.Sc).
- Mandatory qualification: GATE or CSIR NET.
- Minimum three publications with an impact factor greater than 3.
- Experience in natural product isolation, characterization, and analytical techniques (HPLC, mass, NMR) is desirable.
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Mandatory qualification: GATE or CSIR NET.
- Minimum three publications with an impact factor greater than 3.
- Experience in natural product isolation, characterization, and analytical techniques (HPLC, mass, NMR) is desirable.
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based solely on performance in an online or physical interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or the institute’s website.
- The institute reserves the right to relax age and experience requirements in exceptionally meritorious cases.
- No written examination will be conducted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or the institute’s website.
- The institute reserves the right to relax age and experience requirements in exceptionally meritorious cases.
- No written examination will be conducted.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
- General & EWS: Up to 40 years as on 14.08.2026.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 45 years.
- SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women: Up to 45 years.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 45 years.
- SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women: Up to 45 years.
📂 Required Documents
- Self-attested copies of Date of Birth certificate.
- Self-attested copies of all educational degrees, certificates, and mark sheets.
- Self-attested copies of experience certificates.
- Proof of GATE/CSIR NET qualification.
- List of publications with impact factors.
- Caste certificate (if applicable) for reserved category candidates.
- Disability certificate (if applicable) for differently-abled candidates.
- Self-attested copies of all educational degrees, certificates, and mark sheets.
- Self-attested copies of experience certificates.
- Proof of GATE/CSIR NET qualification.
- List of publications with impact factors.
- Caste certificate (if applicable) for reserved category candidates.
- Disability certificate (if applicable) for differently-abled candidates.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned; candidates are advised to check the official notification for updates.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the eligibility criteria for the Project Scientist-III position?
The candidate must have a PhD with a preceding Master’s Degree (M.S/M.Pharm/M.Sc) in chemistry, natural product chemistry, or an equivalent subject. GATE/CSIR NET qualification is mandatory, and the candidate must have at least three publications with an impact factor greater than 3.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to this position?
The maximum age limit is 40 years as of the last date of application (14.08.2026) for General and EWS category candidates. Age relaxation of up to 5 years is applicable for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, Differently Abled, and Women candidates.
Q.
What are the desirable qualifications for this role?
Desirable qualifications include experience in natural product isolation, characterization, and analytical techniques such as HPLC, mass spectrometry, and NMR, along with a proven track record in relevant publications.
Q.
Is the appointment for this position permanent or temporary?
The appointment is on a contract basis for one year and may be extended for another year based on performance and fund availability. The position is temporary and tied to the project duration, with no claim for regularization.
Q.
How will the selection process be conducted?
The selection will be based solely on performance in the interview, which may be conducted in online or physical mode. The final mode of selection will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via the institute's website.