JNCASR Research Associate (New Chemistry Unit) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

One temporary Research Associate position is open in the ANRF sponsored project “Light-Triggered Synthetic Host-Guest Recognition for Multicolor Single-Molecule Super Resolution Imaging” under Prof. Sarit S. Agasti, New Chemistry Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru. The remuneration is Rs. 46,800 plus applicable HRA for Research Associate (Provisional) or Rs. 58,000 plus applicable HRA for Research Associate. A PhD in Chemistry, Biology or related areas is essential. Applications go by email to [email protected] latest by 17 November 2026.

JNCASR Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About JNCASR

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur P.O., Bengaluru – 560064, Karnataka, is described on its letterhead as an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, and an Institution Deemed-to-be-University. This vacancy sits in its New Chemistry Unit, in a project led by Principal Investigator Prof. Sarit S. Agasti.

Who Can Apply

The advertisement covers one position, offered as Research Associate (Provisional) or Research Associate.

• Essential qualification: PhD in Chemistry, Biology or related areas.
• Thesis submitted: Candidates who have submitted thesis but have not completed the defence can also apply.
• Desirable qualification: Experience in immunology, Cell Culture.
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years. The notice prints no cut-off date for age and no age relaxation.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The notice prints two remuneration levels for the post: Rs. 46,800 plus applicable HRA for Research Associate (Provisional), and Rs. 58,000 plus applicable HRA for Research Associate. HRA is paid on top of the remuneration, as applicable; its rate is not specified in the notice. The position is temporary and is sanctioned in the ANRF sponsored project; the notice does not mention the length of the appointment.

How to Apply for JNCASR Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted by email only, as described in the notice.

1. Get the Application form in Template, which the notice says is available on the website.
2. Fill in the application form duly.
3. Attach copies of original testimonials in support of educational qualification, age, experience, publication, etc.
4. Attach a brief resume.
5. Email the application to [email protected] latest by 17 November 2026.

Documents named in the notice

• Duly filled Application form in Template
• Copies of original testimonials for educational qualification, age, experience, publication, etc.
• Brief resume
• No Objection Certificate from the employer, for outside candidates who are in employment

Selection and Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview. Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the interview by a selection committee. The notice does not give the interview date.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Those in employment must submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer; this applies only to outside candidates.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the online interview.

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