- Recruitment for two contractual positions under ICMR project 'First in the World Challenge: A Nasal Spray Formula for Pulmonary Delivery to Control Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)'.
- Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) will be posted at NIPER Hajipur and ICMR-NIRT, Chennai based on project requirements.
- Project Technical Support-III will be posted exclusively at ICMR-NIRT, Chennai.
- Initial appointment duration: 1 year (temporary and co-terminus with the project).
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Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) and Project Technical Support-III (Contract Basis)
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hajipur
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
NIPER Hajipur (Bihar) and ICMR-NIRT, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
Apply Deadline
08 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hajipur (NIPER-HJP) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), Graduate (graduate), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹28,000 - ₹56,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical): Preference for candidates with at least 1 year of research experience. - Project Technical Support-III: Minimum 2–5 years of experience in medical/research laboratory (varies by qualification). |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- **Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)**:
- Essential: Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy/Life Sciences/Biotechnology.
- Desirable: PhD thesis submitted in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or equivalent discipline.
- Preference for candidates with at least 1 year of research experience in protein isolation from mammalian/bacterial samples, LC-MS-based omics studies, and characterization.
- **Project Technical Support-III**:
- Essential: 12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT) + 5 years of experience in medical/research laboratory.
- OR: Three-year graduate degree in Life Sciences + 2 years of experience in medical/research laboratory.
- OR: Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences without professional experience.
- Desirable: Experience in in vitro anti-TB assays, cell culture handling, and in vivo animal experiments, preferably with knowledge of handling Mycobacterium tuberculosis cultures.
- Essential: Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy/Life Sciences/Biotechnology.
- Desirable: PhD thesis submitted in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or equivalent discipline.
- Preference for candidates with at least 1 year of research experience in protein isolation from mammalian/bacterial samples, LC-MS-based omics studies, and characterization.
- **Project Technical Support-III**:
- Essential: 12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT) + 5 years of experience in medical/research laboratory.
- OR: Three-year graduate degree in Life Sciences + 2 years of experience in medical/research laboratory.
- OR: Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences without professional experience.
- Desirable: Experience in in vitro anti-TB assays, cell culture handling, and in vivo animal experiments, preferably with knowledge of handling Mycobacterium tuberculosis cultures.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and called for an interview conducted in physical/online mode.
- Interview will be conducted by a constituted committee; no separate call letter will be issued.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Interview will be conducted by a constituted committee; no separate call letter will be issued.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
UR (Unreserved) with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Central Government norms
📂 Required Documents
- CV with cover letter.
- Scanned copies of educational qualification certificates.
- Scanned copies of experience certificates (if applicable).
- Scanned copies of educational qualification certificates.
- Scanned copies of experience certificates (if applicable).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the NIPER Hajipur ICMR project recruitment?
The last date to apply is 5:00 PM on 08/09/2026.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) position?
The maximum age limit for Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) is 35 years as of the application date.
Q.
Where will the selected candidates be posted for the Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) position?
The selected candidate for Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) may be posted at NIPER Hajipur and ICMR-NIRT, Chennai based on project requirements.
Q.
Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification for this recruitment.
Q.
What is the salary for the Project Technical Support-III position?
The salary for Project Technical Support-III is Rs. 28,000.00 + 10% HRA.