ISI Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Statistical Institute; Kolkata District; Presencial; INR 279 000 - 346 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, West Bengal, has invited applications for the post of Project Associate-I under Advt No. No.PU/507/ADV/921. Applications are online until 20 November 2026.

The post is temporary at Kolkata with pay Rs 31,000 or Rs 25,000 plus HRA and will be contractual. Required: M.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences from a recognised university.

Qualificações

• M.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences from a recognised university/institute.
• From a recognised university/institute.

Formação académica

M.Sc. in Life Sciences

Descrição da oferta de emprego

COMPANY NAME Indian Statistical Institute

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, West Bengal, has invited applications for the post of Project Associate-I under Advt No. No.PU/507/ADV/921. Applications are accepted online until 20 November 2026.

The post is for Kolkata. Qualification required: M.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, or any other relevant discipline of Life Sciences from a recognised university/institute. The pay is Rs 31,000 or Rs 25,000 plus HRA. Selection is by written test in the subject area to shortlist candidates, if required and interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on 16 November 2026)
• Place: Kolkata

ISI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Organisation Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, West Bengal

Post Name Project Associate-I

No of Posts 1

Advt No No.PU/507/ADV/921

Job Type Temporary

Pay Rs 31,000 or Rs 25,000 plus HRA

Place of Posting Kolkata

Qualification M.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, or any other relevant discipline of Life Sciences from a recognised university/institute.

Age Limit Maximum 35 years (as on 16 November 2026)

Apply Mode Online

Last Date 20 November 2026

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

ISI Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. No.PU/507/ADV/921 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

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• Qualification: M.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, or any other relevant discipline of Life Sciences from a recognised university/institute.
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on 16 November 2026)
• Age relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/Women/differently abled Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules

Other conditions:

• The position is purely contractual and co-terminus with the project.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining.
• The Institute does not have residential facilities for contractual staff.
• Previous research experience in plant nanobiotechnology, plant stress physiology, and/or plant-microbe or plant-soil interactions.
• Experience in conducting pot experiments, greenhouse experiments, and field trials.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Duration initially till 31 March 2027 from the date of joining, which may be extended or terminated earlier based on performance and fund availability.

Last Date 20 November 2026

How Will ISI Select Candidates?

• Written test in the subject area to shortlist candidates, if required
• Interview
• Written test in the subject area may be held to shortlist candidates for interview.

Documents to Enclose

• Date of birth
• Academic Qualifications (Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and marksheets)
• Identity Proof issued by the Government of India / Government of West Bengal
• Disability certificate (if required)
• Experience Certificate
• Recent Passport Size Photograph

Other Points to Note

• A resume with incomplete information or without supporting documents will be summarily rejected.
• Selected candidates have to produce all relevant documents in original and a medical certificate of fitness at the time of joining.

ISI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

This article is based on the official notification of Indian Statistical Institute, Advertisement No. No.PU/507/ADV/921, dated 28 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.

ISI Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for ISI Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 20 November 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in ISI Recruitment 2026?

There is 1 vacancy for Project Associate-I.

Q3. How do I apply for ISI Recruitment 2026?

Apply online through the link in the Important Links table, on or before 20 November 2026.

Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The maximum age is 35 years (as on 16 November 2026). Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/Women/differently abled Usual relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Q6. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?

M.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, or any other relevant discipline of Life Sciences from a recognised university/institute.

Q7. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?

Yes. The position is purely contractual and co-terminus with the project. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining. The Institute does not have residential facilities for contractual staff.

Q8. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?

Written test in the subject area to shortlist candidates, if required. Interview. Written test in the subject area may be held to shortlist candidates for interview.

Q9. What are the terms of engagement for this recruitment?

Duration initially till 31 March 2027 from the date of joining, which may be extended or terminated earlier based on performance and fund availability.

Q10. Where is the posting for this recruitment?

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