NIPER Mohali Announces Walk-in Interview for Project Technical Support-III Under ICMR-Funded Ced-CORE Project

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has invited applications from qualified Indian nationals for a Project Technical Support-III position. The opening is based in the Department of Medical Devices under the research project titled “Celiac Disease Care Optimization and gluten-Restriction Execution (Ced-CORE)” (GP-485), funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and supervised by Prof. Tarun Kumar Sharma.

Position Overview & Key Terms

Designation: Project Technical Support-III
Total Vacancies: 01 (One)
Project Name: Celiac Disease Care Optimization and gluten-Restriction Execution (Ced-CORE) [GP-485]
Funding Body: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Tarun Kumar Sharma, Department of Medical Devices, NIPER-SAS Nagar
Tenure: Temporary; initially for 1 year or until project conclusion, co-terminus with the project duration
Service Conditions: Purely contractual; does not confer any right or claim toward permanent absorption or regularization at NIPER

Eligibility Criteria & Remuneration

Upper Age Limit: 35 years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates per Government of India guidelines)
Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 28,000/- per month + admissible HRA
Essential Qualifications: Post Graduate (PG) degree in relevant streams, including:
- M.Sc. in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Medical Biotechnology
- M.Tech. in Biotechnology
Desirable Qualifications: Hands-on laboratory experience in protein biochemistry, molecular biology, and diagnostic assays

Walk-in Interview Schedule & Application Procedure

The selection process will be conducted via an in-person walk-in interview:

Interview Date: September 21, 2026 (Monday)
Reporting Time: 04:00 PM onwards
Venue: Office of Prof. Tarun Sharma, Department of Medical Devices, NIPER-SAS Nagar, Punjab – 160062
Interview Confirmation: Candidates are encouraged to confirm attendance by sending an email to recruitmentcell@niper.ac.in with a copy to tarunsharma@niper.ac.in.

Application Fee & Payment Instructions

Candidates must submit the application fee in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favor of “Director, NIPER-SAS Nagar”, payable at SAS Nagar (Mohali) or Chandigarh:

General and OBC Candidates: Rs. 500/-
SC, ST, PwD, and Female Candidates: Exempted (Nil)
Note: No payment modes other than Demand Draft will be entertained.

Mandatory Documents for Candidates

Duly completed application form along with passport-sized photographs.
Self-attested photocopies of mark sheets, degree certificates, relevant experience certificates, and reprints of key research publications (if applicable).
Valid category/caste certificate for claiming age relaxation or fee exemption.
Original copies of all academic, professional, and identity credentials for physical document verification before the interview.
Note: No TA/DA will be disbursed for attending the walk-in interview.