CSIR IMTECH Project Research Scientist III Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Institute of Microbial Technology; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 792,000 - 949,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Microbial Technology in Chandigarh invites applications for Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical) on a project to detect drug-resistant pathogens. The role offers a monthly emolument of ₹78,000 plus applicable HRA under a rolling advertisement.

Qualification required includes M.Phil/Ph.D, Post Graduate, CS, with age up to 45 years. Preference may be given to candidates with data science, bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, AI/ML experience and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or PhD in CS or related field with project research experience.
• Knowledge in data science, bioinformatics or computational biology is desirable.

Skills

Data Science

Bioinformatics

Computational Biology

Genomics

AI/ML

LLMs

Education

M.Phil/Ph.D, Post Graduate, CS

Job description

COMPANY NAME Institute of Microbial Technology

POST NAME Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical)

QUALIFICATION M.Phil/Ph.D, Post Graduate, CS

CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh, has one opening for a Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical). The post is on a project that develops new ways to detect drug-resistant priority pathogens in India. Monthly emoluments are Rs. 78,000/- plus HRA as admissible, and the upper age limit is 45 years. The post is published as a rolling advertisement, Rolling Advt. No. 2026-10-06, and is open to postgraduates, Ph.D. holders and Engineering/IT/CS graduates with the experience required.

CSIR-IMTECH Project Research Scientist-III Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detail

Information

Organisation CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh

Advertisement number Rolling Advt. No. 2026-10-06

Post Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical)

The official notification does not specify the last date, the application fee or the selection process.

About CSIR-IMTECH

CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology is a CSIR institute at Sector 39-A, Chandigarh-160036. This post is on the institute's project "Innovative technologies for detecting drug-resistant priority pathogens in India to improve patient outcomes" (Project Code: GAP-0266).

Post

Pay

Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical) 01 Rs. 78,000/- per month + HRA, as admissible

CSIR-IMTECH Project Research Scientist-III Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 45 years.

Candidates must meet one of these two routes:

• Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with five years post qualification experience, or Ph.D. + two years post qualification experience.
• For Engineering/ IT/ CS: Four years Graduate degree with five years experience post qualification, or PG degree with three years post qualification experience, or Ph.D.

Desirable Qualification (preferred, not mandatory)

• A degree in data science or bioinformatics or computational biology
• In-depth knowledge of the molecular basis of antimicrobial resistance
• Previous experience with genomics and AI/ML
• Hands-on experience with LLMs (the notice calls this "highly desirable")

Other Conditions

Candidates whose results are awaited are not eligible to apply. If the Hindi and English versions of the notice differ, the English version will prevail.

For the full eligibility conditions of the post, see the official notification.

CSIR IMTECH Project Research Scientist III Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many posts does CSIR-IMTECH advertise under Rolling Advt. No. 2026-10-06?

There is one post: Project Research Scientist-III (Non-Medical), with 01 vacancy.

Q2. What is the monthly pay for Project Research Scientist-III at CSIR-IMTECH?

The post pays monthly emoluments of Rs. 78,000/-, plus HRA as admissible.

Q3. What is the maximum age to apply?

The upper age limit is 45 years.

Q4. Can I apply with a postgraduate degree and no Ph.D.?

Yes. A Post Graduate Degree, including an integrated PG degree, qualifies if you have five years of experience after the qualification. Ph.D. holders need two years of post-qualification experience.

Q5. What do Engineering, IT or CS candidates need?

You need one of these: a four-year Graduate degree with five years of post-qualification experience, a PG degree with three years post-qualification experience, or a Ph.D.

Q6. Which skills give a candidate an edge?

The notice prefers a degree in data science, bioinformatics or computational biology, in-depth knowledge of the molecular basis of antimicrobial resistance, and experience with genomics and AI/ML. It calls hands-on experience with LLMs highly desirable.

Q7. Can I apply if my final result is still awaited?

No. The notice states that result-awaited candidates are not eligible to apply.

Q8. Which project will the Project Research Scientist-III work on?

The project is "Innovative technologies for detecting drug-resistant priority pathogens in India to improve patient outcomes", with Project Code GAP-0266.

Q9. Where is CSIR-IMTECH located?

The institute is at Sector 39-A, Chandigarh-160036. No application method is mentioned in the notification. The notice does not specify a last date, application fee or selection process, making it a rolling advertisement.