JNCASR Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

One temporary Research Associate position is open at the New Chemistry Unit (NCU), International Centre for Materials Science (ICMS) and School of Advanced Materials (SAMat) of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, to work under the guidance of Dr. Pratap Vishnoi, Assistant Professor. The pay is Rs. 46,800 p.m. for Research Associate (Provisional) or Rs. 58,000, 61,000 or 67,000 p.m. for Research Associate, plus applicable HRA. The essential qualification is a Ph.D. in chemistry, materials chemistry or physics with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal, and the maximum age limit is 35 years. Applications go by email to [email protected] latest by 12 November 2026.

JNCASR Research Associate at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About JNCASR Research Associate

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur P.O., Bengaluru - 560064, Karnataka, is an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, and an Institution Deemed-to-be-University. The Research Associate will work under Dr. Pratap Vishnoi, Assistant Professor, whose Inorganic & Hybrid Materials Group describes its ongoing research at https://www.jncasr.ac.in/faculty/pvishnoi.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification

• Ph.D. in chemistry, materials chemistry, or physics with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Index (SCI) Journal.
• Candidates who have submitted their thesis but have not defended it can apply for Research Associate (Provisional).

Desirable Qualification

• Knowledge of materials synthesis, X-ray crystallography, perovskite synthesis, perovskite structures, magnetic data measurements and analysis.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit is 35 years. The notice does not mention a cut-off date for counting age or any age relaxation.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility for the post.

Pay and Tenure

For the Research Associate level, the remuneration will be fixed based on experience. HRA is paid as applicable on top of the remuneration. The notice describes the position as temporary; the length of the appointment is not specified in the notice.

How to Apply for JNCASR Research Associate

1. Fill in the Application form in Template, which the notice says is available on the website.
2. Attach copies of original testimonials in support of educational qualification, age, experience and publications.
3. Attach a brief resume.
4. Send the application to Dr. Pratap Vishnoi at [email protected] latest by 12 November 2026.

Documents named in the notice

• Duly filled in Application form in Template
• Copies of original testimonials for educational qualification, age, experience and publications
• Brief resume
• No Objection Certificate from the employer – only for candidates who are in employment and are outside candidates

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview. A selection committee will select candidates based on their performance in the interview. The interview date is not specified in the notice.

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