IIT Guwahati Project Research Scientist 1 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati; Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 171,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

IIT Guwahati invites applications for a Project Research Scientist 1 in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering. The engagement covers a 04-month period with a total pay of Rs. 67,200, and an online interview is scheduled following the application.

Last date to apply is 08 November 2026. Qualifications include a first-class PG degree or a second class PG degree with Ph.D.; hands-on preference given to Bioprocess Eng, Metabolic Eng, and Mammalian cell culture work.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a first-class PG degree, or a second class postgraduate degree with Ph.D.
• Preferred: Bioprocess Engineering, Metabolic Engineering and Mammalian cell culture experience

Skills

Bioprocess Engineering

Metabolic Engineering

Mammalian cell culture

Education

First-class PG degree

Second class PG degree with PhD

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

IIT Guwahati has 1 vacancy for a Project Research Scientist 1 in its Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering. The last date to apply online is 8 November 2026, and the online interview follows on 11 November 2026. The total amount for the post is Rs. 67,200, and the appointment runs for 04 months, which may be extended. Applicants need a first-class PG degree, or a second class postgraduate degree with a Ph.D.

IIT Guwahati Project Research Scientist 1 Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detail

Information

Organisation Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Reference number BSBESPNICMR00508xVVD007

Post Project Research Scientist 1

Total vacancies 01

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is an institute located in Guwahati, Assam. This notice comes from its Research and Development Section. The post is in the project "Development of functional recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody, Tocilizumab production from microbial cell factories" at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering.

Post

Pay

Project Research Scientist 1 01 Rs. 67,200 (total amount)

Pay Break-up

Amount

Pay recommended Rs. 56,000

HRA (20%) Rs. 11,200

Medical Rs. 0

Total amount Rs. 67,200

IIT Guwahati Project Research Scientist 1 Eligibility 2026

• Second class postgraduate degree, including the integrated PG degree, with Ph.D.

Preferred: Candidates with hands-on experience in the following areas will be preferred:

• Bioprocess Engineering
• Metabolic Engineering
• Mammalian cell culture-related work

See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Event

Date

Last date of application 08.11.2026 (Sunday)

Date of interview 11.11.2026 (Wednesday), 3 PM

Selection Process

Selection will be based on the candidate's performance in the interview. The interview will be held online on Microsoft Teams, and the link will be shared with shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email, and call letters will not be sent separately.

Service Conditions

• This is a project post, with the appointment made for 04 months. The period may be extended.
• The place of work is the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati.
• No campus accommodation will be available for the selected candidates.

IIT Guwahati Project Research Scientist 1 Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Which project is this post for?

The post is in the project "Development of functional recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody, Tocilizumab production from microbial cell factories".

Q2. Can I apply with a second class postgraduate degree?

Yes, but a second class postgraduate degree, including an integrated PG degree, must be held with a Ph.D.

Q3. Which experience gets preference?

Hands-on experience in Recombinant DNA Technology, Bioprocess Engineering, Metabolic Engineering and Mammalian cell culture-related work will be preferred.

Q4. How do I find this position on the portal?

Search for the project title given in the advertisement on the Research & Development Cell's recruitment portal.

Q5. Do I need to travel to Guwahati for the interview?

No. The interview is online on Microsoft Teams at 3 PM on 11 November 2026.

Q6. Will I receive a call letter?

No. Call letters will not be sent separately, and shortlisted candidates will be informed through email.

Q7. Will the institute provide accommodation?

No. The notice says no campus accommodation will be available for the selected candidates.

Q8. Whom should I contact with questions about the post?

Contact the Principal Investigator, Professor Venkata Dasu Veeranki, at [e-mail] or on 03612582212/2244.