SCTIMST Project Research Scientist II Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Bio Medical Technology Wing, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram has announced a walk-in interview for the post of Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) under the ICMR funded project entitled “Development of the off-the-shelf Platelet-Induced Mesenchymal stem cells Exosome loaded Injectable Hydrogel System for Chronic Diabetic Wound healing” (P.8286). Eligible candidates may attend the walk-in interview scheduled for 04.11.2026 at the Biomedical Technology Wing, Satelmond Palace, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram.

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

About SCTIMST Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical)

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum is an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The recruitment is conducted for a temporary ICMR funded research project based at the Bio Medical Technology Wing located in Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. The appointment is initially for a period up to 13.09.2027, likely to be extended up to 13.09.2030.

SCTIMST Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) Overview

Posts and Eligibility

Desirable Qualification: Ph.D

Essential Experience: Cell culture technique, molecular biology techniques, secretome isolation proteomics analysis, 3D culture, animal experimentation.

Desirable Experience: Exosome isolation and characterization

SCTIMST Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) Age Limit

The upper age limit as on 01.11.2026 is 40 years.

Vacancy Reservation Rule: Existing – 1 ST. In the absence of eligible ST candidates, SC candidates will be considered, further in the absence of eligible SC candidates, UR will be considered.

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

• For carrying out project specific activities
• Design and conduct of experiment
• Compilation of data
• Coordinating the project planning and experimental design

What to Bring

• Duly filled Recruitment Report Form
• Bio-data
• Original and self-attested copies of certificates to prove age
• Original and self-attested copies of certificates to prove qualifications
• Original and self-attested copies of certificates to prove experience
• Valid Caste certificate (for ST/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
• No Objection Certificate from the present employer (for candidates already in service)

What Happens on the Day

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

SCTIMST Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Experience wherever prescribed means experience gained AFTER acquiring the prescribed essential qualification.
• The duration of the post is initially for a period up to 13.09.2027, likely to be extended up to 13.09.2030.
• Candidates already in service must produce a No Objection Certificate from their present employer at the time of interview.
• Caste certificate for ST/SC candidates must be in the prescribed format for employment in Central Government institutions and issued by an officer not below the rank of a Tahsildar.

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