BITS Pilani Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Walk-in 11 Aug

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) — K K Birla Goa Campus — has released its Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 contractual vacancy in Chemistry-related research. This BITS Pilani Project Associate-I 2026 post accepts a genuinely broad qualification range — an M.Sc./M.S./M.Phil. with minimum 60% aggregate, or a Ph.D., in Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, or Materials Science — giving both master's-level and doctoral candidates a route to apply, with compensation scaled accordingly. The salary band of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month reflects this qualification spread: master's-level candidates would typically fall toward the lower end, while Ph.D. holders or candidates with substantial relevant research experience would be positioned toward the upper end of the range. Selection for this BITS Pilani post runs entirely through a Walk-in Interview scheduled for 11 August 2026, with no separate written test, keeping the process lean for what is effectively a single-vacancy research support role tied to a specific sponsored project in organic or materials chemistry. Eligible candidates should report directly for the walk-in interview at the BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus on 11 August 2026, carrying all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies — ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates where applicable, and category certificate if applicable. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates should download and read the complete official notification PDF beforehand to confirm the exact venue address and reporting time on the Goa campus, since the walk-in date falls just 5 days after the notification's release, leaving a genuinely short window to prepare and travel.

Project Associate-I: M.Sc./M.S./M.Phil. with minimum 60% aggregate (or equivalent CGPA), or a Ph.D., in Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline.

• No specific age limit is mentioned in the official notification
• Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification PDF for any age-related conditions

• M.Sc./M.S./M.Phil. with minimum 60% aggregate (or equivalent CGPA), in Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, or Materials Science
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, or Materials Science
• No age limit specified in the notification
• Candidates with prior hands-on laboratory experience in organic synthesis or materials characterisation are likely to be viewed favourably, given the research-support nature of the role

Required Documents: all original documents plus one full set of self-attested photocopies — M.Sc./M.S./M.Phil. or Ph.D. degree certificate and mark sheets, valid photo ID proof, experience certificates where applicable, and category certificate if claiming any applicable consideration. Important Instructions: candidates should carry proof of their exact aggregate percentage or CGPA for their master's degree, since the 60% threshold is a firm eligibility bar for master's-level applicants; and given the very short window between notification and walk-in date, candidates travelling from outside Goa should plan and confirm their travel arrangements immediately upon learning of this opportunity.

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for any category.

• Project Associate-I: Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month, consolidated, depending on qualification (M.Sc./M.S./M.Phil. vs Ph.D.) and experience
• The position is contractual, tied to the duration of the sponsoring research project

1. Read the official BITS Pilani notification carefully to confirm your M.Sc./M.S./M.Phil. or Ph.D. qualification and percentage/CGPA meet the eligibility bar
2. Report at the BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus on 11 August 2026 as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification
3. Carry all original documents along with one full set of self-attested photocopies, including ID proof, degree certificates, and mark sheets showing your exact aggregate percentage
4. Bring your category certificate if relevant to your application
5. Arrive well in advance of the scheduled time to complete registration formalities before the interview
6. Keep extra passport-size photographs ready in case they are required at the venue
7. Appear for the Walk-in Interview and present your original documents for verification before the panel