SCTIMST Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 569,000 - 681,000; Full time

Job summary

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, invites eligible candidates for a walk-in interview to fill one vacancy for Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) under an ICMR-funded project. Interview is on 05-11-2026 at Biomedical Technology Wing, Thiruvananthapuram.

Essential qualification is a Post Graduate Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences; Experience in cell culture and molecular biology is required.

Qualifications

• Essential: Cell culture technique, molecular biology techniques.
• Desirable: Ph.D is preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out project-specific activities.
• Design and conduct of experiments.
• Compilation of data.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences including Integrated PG Degrees

Job description

COMPANY NAME Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (Bio Medical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 012, Kerala, India), an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has invited eligible candidates for a walk-in interview to fill one vacancy for the post of Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) under the ICMR-funded project titled “Development of the off-the-shelf Platelet-Induced Mesenchymal stem cells Exosome loaded Injectable Hydrogel System for Chronic Diabetic Wound healing” (P.8286). The walk-in interview is scheduled for 05.11.2026 at 10.30 AM, with reporting time at 09.30 AM, at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695 012.

SCTIMST Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

Particulars

Details

Walk-in Date 05.11.2026

Reporting / Registration Time 09.30 AM (Candidates reporting after 09.30 AM will NOT be considered for selection)

Interview Time 10.30 AM

Venue Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695 012

Post Name Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)

Total Vacancies 1

Monthly Emoluments Rs.56,000/- + 20% HRA

Who Can Attend Eligible candidates fulfilling essential qualifications with walk-in documents

The official notification does not mention application fee details.

About SCTIMST Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical)

This recruitment is conducted by the Bio Medical Technology Wing of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, located in Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. The selected candidate will be engaged strictly for project-specific activities under an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) funded research initiative focusing on regenerative medicine and hydrogel systems for chronic diabetic wound healing.

Posts and Eligibility

Post

Qualification Required

Pay

Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) 1 (Existing – SC; in the absence of eligible SC candidates, OBC candidates will be considered and further in the absence of OBC candidates, UR will be considered) Post Graduate Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences including the Integrated PG Degrees. (Desirable: Ph.D) Rs.56,000/- + 20% HRA

Essential Experience: Cell culture technique, molecular biology techniques in case of Ph.D. Desirable Experience: Cell culture technique, molecular biology techniques.

Age limit as on 01.11.2026 is 35 years.

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SCTIMST Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) Job Description

• Carrying out project specific activities
• Design and conduct of experiment
• Compilation of data

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Candidates attending the walk-in interview must bring the following documents:

• Duly filled Recruitment Report Form
• Bio-data
• Original and self-attested copies of certificate to prove age
• Original and self-attested copies of certificate to prove qualifications
• Original and self-attested copies of certificate to prove experience
• Valid caste certificate (for SC candidates) in the prescribed format applicable for employment in Central Govt. Institutions issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of a Tahsildar
• Non-creamy layer certificate (for OBC candidates) in the prescribed format applicable for employment in Central Govt. Institutions issued by a Revenue Officer not below the rank of a Tahsildar
• No Objection Certificate from the present employer at the time of interview, if the candidate is already in service

What Happens on the Day

Candidates must report at the venue by 09.30 AM. Depending on the number of candidates, a written test of a qualifying nature will be conducted for initial screening and only qualified candidates will be called for interview. Marks obtained in the written test, if conducted, will not be counted for final ranking.

• Candidates reporting after 09.30 AM will NOT be considered for selection.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Experience wherever prescribed means experience gained AFTER acquiring the prescribed essential qualification.
• The appointment duration is initially for a period upto 13.09.2027, likely to be extended upto 13.09.2030.
• Candidates already in service have to produce a No Objection Certificate from the present employer at the time of interview.

Q1. What is the date of the SCTIMST walk-in interview?

The walk-in interview for Project Research Scientist I (Non-Medical) will be held on 05.11.2026.

Q2. What is the reporting time for the interview?

Candidates must report at 09.30 AM. Candidates reporting after 09.30 AM will NOT be considered for selection.

Q3. Where is the walk-in interview venue?

The interview will take place at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695 012.

Q4. How many vacancies are available for this recruitment?

There is 1 existing vacancy, primarily reserved for an SC candidate. In the absence of eligible SC candidates, OBC candidates will be considered and further in the absence of OBC candidates, UR will be considered.

Q5. What are the monthly emoluments for the Project Research Scientist I post?

Selected candidates will receive monthly emoluments of Rs.56,000/- + 20% HRA.

Q6. What is the essential educational qualification required?

Candidates must hold a Post Graduate Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences including the Integrated PG Degrees.

Q7. What is the age limit for applicants?

The upper age limit is 35 years as on 01.11.2026.

Q8. Is there any written test before the interview?

Depending on the number of candidates, a written test of a qualifying nature will be conducted for initial screening and only qualified candidates will be called for interview, but marks obtained in the written test, if conducted, will not be counted for final ranking.