Job Summary
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (IISER Pune) has announced recruitment for the post of Project Associate I with a total of 01 vacancy. Candidates with M.Sc or MS degrees in Geophysics, Geological Science, Earth Science, Applied Geology, or Applied Geophysics having a CGPA of 8.0 or above can apply. The position is contractual under a funded research project. Interested candidates must apply online by 18 July 2026 through the IISER Pune official website. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in geodynamics and earth sciences research.| Organization | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 51/2026 |
| Post Name | Project Associate-I |
| Total Posts | 01 (One) |
| Project Title | Multidisciplinary data-driven present-day thermochemical and thermomechanical structure of the Himalaya and Tibet: implications for geodynamic evolution |
| Project Code | 34526826 |
| Funding Agency | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) |
| Tenure | Initially 3 months (extendable subject to performance) |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 18 July 2026 |
| Official Website | www.iiserpune.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 01 (One) |
Qualification
рдЗрд╕ рд╕реЗрдХреНрд╢рди рдореЗрдВ рд╣рдо рджреЗрдЦреЗрдВрдЧреЗ рдХрд┐ рдХреМрди-рдХреМрди рд╕реА qualification рдЗрд╕ рдЬреЙрдм рдХреЗ рд▓рд┐рдП рдЬрд░реВрд░реА рд╣реИред Minimum Educational Qualification: MS / M.Sc. in Geophysics / Geological Science / Earth Science / Applied Geology / Applied Geophysics with CGPA тЙе 8.0 or equivalent grade/percentage. Preference is given to candidates with prior research experience in Solid Earth Geophysics and Geodynamics, as well as knowledge of Python programming, bash shell scripting, and Linux-Ubuntu environment.| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | MS / M.Sc. in Geophysics / Geological Science / Earth Science / Applied Geology / Applied Geophysics with CGPA тЙе 8.0 or equivalent |
Age Limit
рдЗрд╕ рдЬреЙрдм рдХреЗ рд▓рд┐рдП рдЕрдзрд┐рдХрддрдо рдЙрдореНрд░ 35 рд╕рд╛рд▓ рд╣реИред Not more than 35 years as on the last date of application. Age relaxation may be considered for candidates with higher qualifications or experience with prior approval of competent authority.| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | Maximum 35 years as on last date of application (relaxation possible) |
Application Fee
рдЗрд╕ рднрд░реНрддреА рдореЗрдВ рдХреЛрдИ application fee рдирд╣реАрдВ рд╣реИред- No application fee mentioned for this recruitment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 July 2026 |
Selection Process
рдЗрд╕ рд╕реЗрдХреНрд╢рди рдореЗрдВ рд╕рдордЭреЗрдВ рдХрд┐ рдЪрдпрди рдкреНрд░рдХреНрд░рд┐рдпрд╛ рдХреНрдпрд╛ рд╣реЛрдЧреА рдФрд░ рдЙрдореНрдореАрджрд╡рд╛рд░реЛрдВ рдХреЛ рдХрд┐рд╕ рддрд░рд╣ рд╕реЗ рдЪреБрдирд╛ рдЬрд╛рдПрдЧрд╛ред- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email.
- Candidate details of shortlisted applicants will be uploaded on the institute website.
- Selection may include interview or interaction as informed by IISER Pune.
- The Project Investigator may restrict the number of candidates for interview based on screening committee recommendations.
How To Apply
рдЖрд╡реЗрджрди рдХрд░рдиреЗ рдХреА рдкреНрд░рдХреНрд░рд┐рдпрд╛ рдЖрд╕рд╛рди рд╣реИ, рдмрд╕ рдиреАрдЪреЗ рджрд┐рдП рдЧрдП рд╕реНрдЯреЗрдкреНрд╕ рдлреЙрд▓реЛ рдХрд░реЗрдВред- Download the prescribed application format from the IISER Pune website (Apply Now link below the advertisement).
- Fill the application form carefully and convert it into PDF format.
- Email the filled application PDF to ecs_app@iiserpune.ac.in before 18 July 2026.
- Use the subject line: тАЬProject Associate-I and Advt. No. 51/2026тАЭ.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.
Important Links
Consolidated Emoluments (Per Month)
рдЗрд╕ рдЬреЙрдм рдХреЗ рд▓рд┐рдП рдордВрдерд▓реА рд╕реИрд▓рд░реА рдХреЗ рдмрд╛рд░реЗ рдореЗрдВ рдЬрд╛рдирдХрд╛рд░реАред| Post Name | Consolidated Emoluments |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | Rs. 30,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance |
| Project Associate-I (NET/GATE qualified) | Rs. 37,000/- + 30% House Rent Allowance |
Important Instructions
рдпрд╣рд╛рдБ рдХреБрдЫ рдЬрд░реВрд░реА рдирд┐рд░реНрджреЗрд╢ рджрд┐рдП рдЧрдП рд╣реИрдВ рдЬреЛ рдЙрдореНрдореАрджрд╡рд╛рд░реЛрдВ рдХреЛ рдзреНрдпрд╛рди рдореЗрдВ рд░рдЦрдиреЗ рдЪрд╛рд╣рд┐рдПред- The appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically on completion or termination of the project.
- The selected candidate shall have no claim for regular appointment/absorption in IISER Pune or the funding agency.
- Terms and conditions of the funding agency will govern the appointment.
- Mere possession of minimum qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
- The Project Investigator may restrict the number of candidates for interview based on recommendations of the Screening Committee.
- Candidates should mention all relevant qualifications and experience in the application.
Other Active IISER Pune Recruitment 2026
| Job Openings | Last Date |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant Jobs - 5 Posts | 19-07-2026 |
| Senior Project Associate, Project Assistant Jobs - 4 Posts | 15-07-2026 |
| Project Associate-I Jobs - 1 Post | 15-07-2026 |
FAQ
рдиреАрдЪреЗ IISER Pune Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 рд╕реЗ рдЬреБреЬреЗ рдХреБрдЫ рд╕рдмрд╕реЗ рдЖрдо рд╕рд╡рд╛рд▓реЛрдВ рдХреЗ рдЬрд╡рд╛рдм рджрд┐рдП рдЧрдП рд╣реИрдВред- Q1. What is the last date to apply for IISER Pune Project Associate Recruitment 2026?
- The last date for submission of applications is 18 July 2026.
- Q2. How many vacancies are there in IISER Pune Advertisement No. 51/2026?
- Only 01 (One) post of Project Associate-I.
- Q3. What is the salary for Project Associate-I at IISER Pune?
- Rs. 30,000/- + 30% HRA (or Rs. 37,000/- + 30% HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates).
- Q4. What is the essential qualification for IISER Pune Project Associate-I?
- MS/M.Sc. in Geophysics/Geological Science/Earth Science/Applied Geology/Applied Geophysics with CGPA тЙе 8.0 or equivalent.
- Q5. What is the project duration for IISER Pune ANRF Project?
- Initially 3 months, extendable further subject to satisfactory performance and requirement.
People Also Ask
рдпрд╣рд╛рдБ рдХреБрдЫ рдФрд░ рд╕рд╡рд╛рд▓ рд╣реИрдВ рдЬреЛ рдЕрдХреНрд╕рд░ рдЙрдореНрдореАрджрд╡рд╛рд░ рдкреВрдЫрддреЗ рд╣реИрдВред- Q1. How to apply for IISER Pune Project Associate vacancy?
- Send the filled application in PDF format to ecs_app@iiserpune.ac.in with subject тАЬProject Associate-I and Advt. No. 51/2026тАЭ.
- Q2. Is GATE qualification beneficial for IISER Pune Project Associate post?
- Yes, GATE or CSIR-UGC NET qualified candidates will receive higher emoluments (Rs. 37,000/- + HRA).
- Q3. What is the age limit for IISER Pune Project Associate-I Recruitment?
- Maximum 35 years as on the last date of application.
- Q4. Will there be an interview for shortlisted candidates at IISER Pune?
- Yes, shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and called for selection process.
- Q5. Is prior research experience mandatory for IISER Pune Geophysics Project?
- Prior experience in Solid Earth Geophysics, Geodynamics, Python, and Linux is highly preferred but not mandatory.
Who Should Apply
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