NIO Project Associate II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Institute of Oceanography; Panaji; On-site; INR 284,000 - 341,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) invites applications for a Project Associate - II on a project basis at its Headquarters in Goa. The position requires an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences with at least two years of research experience post‑M.Sc.

The role offers a 5‑month tenure with a monthly pay of ₹28,000. Desirable qualifications include molecular biology techniques and hands‑on experience with instruments such as PCR, SDS‑PAGE, gel electrophoresis, and auto‑analyzers.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences with at least 2 years of post-M.Sc. research experience.
• Desirable: experience in molecular biology techniques and handling high-end laboratory instruments such as PCR, SDS-PAGE, gel electrophoresis and auto-analyzer.

Skills

Research experience

Laboratory skills

Education

M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences

Tools

PCR

SDS-PAGE

Gel electrophoresis

Auto-analyzer

Job description

National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) has published a notification for the 2026 recruitment drive to fill 1 project-based Project Associate - II vacancy at its Headquarters in Goa. Applicants holding an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences with minimum 2 years of research experience Post M.Sc. in the relevant field are eligible to apply. The position is required to be filled for a period of months: 5, with a pay of 28000. Candidates can apply online by clicking on the application link, with the last date for application set as 11 October 2026.

NIO Project Associate - II Overview

Particulars

Details

Organisation National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)

Event

Date

Last Date for Application 2026-10-11

The total number of available vacancies for this recruitment is 1.

Vacancy no

Name of the Position

Number of positions

Project Title and code

HCP002502/3319-26 Project Associate - II 1 CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative - Phase III (2025 - 30)

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NIO Project Associate - II Qualification

Project Associate - II M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences with minimum 2 years of research experience Post M.Sc. in the relevant field.

Desirable Qualification: The candidate should have experience in molecular biology techniques and hands-on expertise in handling high-end laboratory instruments, such as PCR, SDS-PAGE, gel electrophoresis systems, auto-analyzer ect.

Project Associate - II 28000 per month

The notification does not mention any additional allowances, benefits, or in-hand salary calculations.

NIO Project Associate - II Selection Process

The notification does not specify formal selection stages beyond the application review and job requirements.

NIO Project Associate - II Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the organisation conducting this recruitment?

The recruitment is conducted by the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO).

Q2. What post is available in this notification?

The notification offers the Project Associate - II post.

Q3. How many vacancies are available?

There is 1 vacancy available.

Q4. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for application is 11 October 2026.

Q5. What is the essential qualification required?

Candidates must possess an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences with a minimum of 2 years of research experience Post M.Sc. in the relevant field.