Research Opportunities at CSIR-IIIM Jammu: Project Associates and Lab Technicians (DBT-Funded Project

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, a premier institute under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), is inviting applications from qualified and motivated candidates for several project-based positions. These are purely temporary roles under a DBT-funded project (No. BT/PR60955/BME/172/14/2025) titled “Cost-Effective Bioprocess Development and Scale-Up of β-Galactosidase Production Using Dairy liquid waste, with Downstream Recovery and Application in Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) Synthesis for Nutraceuticals.”

The project focuses on developing cost-effective bioprocesses for β-Galactosidase production and its application in nutraceutical synthesis.

Vacancy Details and Qualifications

The current project has openings for Project Associate-II and Lab Technician roles:

1. Project Associate-II (Post Code: 01)

Detail	Requirement
No. of Positions	02
Essential Qualification	Master’s Degree in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent. 2 years of Research experience in fermentation, biomolecules purifications using different techniques in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organizations.
Desirable Qualification	Research experience in fermentation, enzyme production, activity.
Upper Age Limit	35 years
Stipend (per month)	₹35,000/- + HRA (for NET/GATE qualified) OR ₹28,000/- + HRA (for others)

2. Project Associate-II (Post Code: 02)

Detail	Requirement
No. of Positions	01
Essential Qualification	M.Sc./M.S./M.Pharm./ M.Tech. in Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent. 2 years of Research experience in chemistry purification techniques, small molecule synthesis, characterizations /Natural Products Chemistry- isolation and characterizations.
Desirable Qualification	Research experience in chemistry purification techniques.
Upper Age Limit	35 years
Stipend (per month)	₹35,000/- + HRA (for NET/GATE qualified) OR ₹28,000/- + HRA (for others)

3. Lab Technician (Post Code: 03)

Detail	Requirement
No. of Positions	01
Essential Qualification	B.Sc./3 years Diploma in Engineering & Technology.
Upper Age Limit	50 years
Stipend (per month)	₹20,000/- + HRA

4. Lab Technician (Post Code: 04)

Detail	Requirement
No. of Positions	01
Essential Qualification	B.Sc./3 years Diploma in Engineering & Technology / B.Pharm.
Upper Age Limit	50 years
Stipend (per month)	₹20,000/- + HRA

Note on Stipend: HRA will only be paid if Institutional accommodation is not availed/provided. Eligibility for higher stipend (a) depends on qualifying CSIR-UGC/ICAR/ICMR NET (incl. Lecturership/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or National Level Examinations by Central Government Departments/Agencies.

General Terms and Conditions

Engagement Period: Initially for one year or until the project duration (current duration up to 2 years), extendable based on project requirements and performance. Total tenure shall not exceed six years across all CSIR labs.
Nature of Position: Purely temporary and project-based, not conferring any right to absorption in CSIR-IIIM/CSIR.
Age Relaxation: As per Government of India Rules.
CGPA/SGPA Conversion: Candidates must convert CGPA/SGPA to an equivalent percentage as per their university’s approved formula and upload proof on the Google Form.
Verification: Original documents will be verified upon selection; discrepancies will lead to cancellation.
NOC: Candidates currently engaged in other CSIR-IIIM projects must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before applying.
Mode of Selection: Interview (in-person). A written examination may be conducted for screening if required. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 10th October, 2025 (Friday) up to 05:00 PM.
List of Shortlisted Candidates and Date of Interview Displayed: 15th October, 2025 (Wednesday).

For queries, candidates can email the respective contact persons for each post code as provided in the original advertisement.