JNCASR Research Associate Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 10 August (Karnataka)

JNCASR Research Associate Recruitment 2026 is out. The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. CPMU/INST/63/26-27 for the engagement of one Research Associate. This is a research opportunity for Ph.D. holders and experienced postgraduates to work at one of India's leading centres for advanced scientific research in Karnataka. Eligibility requires a Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree, or alternatively three years of research, teaching, design and development experience after an MVSc/M.Pharm/M.E./M.Tech with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal. The maximum age is 35 years. The position carries a monthly remuneration of ₹47,000 to ₹54,000 plus 24% House Rent Allowance, and selection is made through an online interview. The JNCASR Research Associate 2026 application is submitted by email using the prescribed application form, and the last date to apply is 10 August 2026 (extended). Candidates must read the complete official JNCASR notification PDF carefully before applying and send their application with the required documents to the email address specified in the notification.

• Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree
• OR three years of research, teaching, design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/M.E./M.Tech, with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal

Maximum 35 years

• Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree
• OR three years of research/teaching/design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/M.E./M.Tech, with at least one SCI-journal publication
• Maximum age 35 years
• Selection through online interview
• Engagement is on a contractual research basis at JNCASR, Bengaluru

No application fee

₹47,000 to ₹54,000 per month plus 24% House Rent Allowance (HRA).

1. Visit the official JNCASR website at https://www.jncasr.ac.in and open the Opportunities/Join Us section
2. Download and read the complete official Research Associate notification (Advt No. CPMU/INST/63/26-27)
3. Confirm your eligibility against the qualification and age criteria
4. Download and fill the prescribed application form
5. Attach your updated CV, list of publications and self-attested copies of certificates
6. Send the completed application form and documents by email to the address specified in the notification
7. Ensure the application reaches on or before 10 August 2026
8. Retain a copy of the emailed application for future reference