NIFTEM Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on the official website https://niftem.ac.in/. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced through the NIFTEM Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026.

Candidates with a Master’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Biochemistry, Toxicology, or other allied sciences along with Ph.D. in the mentioned discipline and publications in peer-reviewed journals are eligible to apply for this Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post. The online application process for NIFTEM Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 is open and will remain available until 02 October 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

NIFTEM Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 – Overview

NIFTEM Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates should download and read the NIFTEM Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.

Download NIFTEM Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Job 2026 Notification PDF

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
  • Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Biochemistry, Toxicology and other allied sciences.
  • PhD in the mentioned discipline and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working on a similar kind of project. Laboratory Animal handling and hands-on experience in working with in-vivo and ex-vivo models. Good knowledge of handling MS Office and statistical analysis tools will be preferred. Good communication skills, preferably Hindi and English.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Maximum 35 years.
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for women/SC/ST/OBC/differently abled as per the Govt. of India Rules.

Salary / Stipend

• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Rs. 42,000 + 10% HRA or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Interview

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the NIFTEM Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026.

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 02-10-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of NIFTEM to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

NIFTEM Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 – Important Links