BITS Pilani Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 21 Aug

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani (BITS Pilani) has released the Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 vacancy. Is BITS Pilani Project Research Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — the notification was released on 14 August 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 21 August 2026. Candidates up to 35 years of age holding an M.Pharm or M.S.Pharm with specialization in Pharmaceutics, Biotechnology, Nanomedicine, or an equivalent field are eligible to apply for this Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) post; a GPAT, GATE, NET, or DST Inspire fellowship qualification will be preferred. Experience in HPLC methods, formulation design, in-vitro cell line work, and animal studies is desirable. The selected candidate will draw a monthly salary of ₹56,000 plus 10% HRA. Selection proceeds through Shortlisting followed by an Interview, with no written test. Interested candidates must apply online through the official BITS Pilani application portal, filling out the form with personal, educational, and research experience details, uploading required documents, and submitting before the 21 August 2026 deadline. There is no application fee for this recruitment. Given the closing date falls just days after this notification's release, candidates with existing pharmaceutical research documentation ready should prioritize applying at the earliest opportunity. Required Documents: candidates should keep ready original and self-attested photocopies of their M.Pharm/M.S.Pharm degree certificate, GPAT/GATE/NET scorecard or DST Inspire fellowship proof where applicable, a valid photo ID, and recent passport-size photographs. This Project Research Scientist-I opening is funded by an ICMR-supported pharmaceutical and drug-delivery research project led by faculty at BITS Pilani, and candidates with hands-on formulation development or nanomedicine drug delivery research experience may find their background particularly relevant to this fast-closing opportunity at the Pilani campus.

• M.Pharm/M.S.Pharm with specialization in Pharmaceutics, Biotechnology, Nanomedicine or equivalent (GPAT/GATE/NET or DST Inspire fellowship preferred)
• Desirable: Experience in HPLC methods, formulation design, in-vitro cell line, animal studies

• Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
• Age relaxation rules not specified in the provided data.

• M.Pharm/M.S.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Biotechnology, or Nanomedicine
• GPAT/GATE/NET or DST Inspire fellowship preferred
• Desirable experience in HPLC, formulation design, in-vitro/animal studies

General/OBC: Nil. SC/ST: Nil.

• ₹56,000 per month + 10% HRA

1. Applications must be submitted online on or before 21 August 2026
2. To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section
3. Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of BITS Pilani to complete the application
4. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
6. Pay the application fee online, if applicable
7. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference