Verified from official source on 11 Aug 2026
THSTI Project Associate-I & Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 — 4 Posts, Walk-in from 24 Aug (Haryana)
- Total Posts
- 4
- Minimum Qualification
- MSc (Any)
Overview
THSTI Project Associate-I & Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 is out — the BRIC Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), under the Bio-Tech Research and Innovation Council, Department of Biotechnology, has released Advertisement No. THS/RN/01/2026/08-I announcing 4 government job vacancies for Project Associate-I and Senior Project Associate positions across three research groups. Candidates holding a B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc./M.Tech/B.Pharm in Life Sciences, a Master's in Mathematics/Physics with research experience or a Ph.D., or a degree in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/Bioinformatics, are eligible to attend the walk-in interview for THSTI Recruitment 2026 in Faridabad, Haryana. Selected candidates will support translational health science research at THSTI across projects in infectious disease research, mathematical/computational modelling of biological systems, and bioinformatics. Project Associate-I carries the largest allocation at 3 posts, spread across three different Principal Investigators, with 1 Senior Project Associate post. The selection process for THSTI Recruitment 2026 consists of a Written Test, Skill Test, and Interview, all conducted on the respective walk-in day for each post. The salary ranges from ₹30,000 per month plus HRA up to ₹42,000 per month plus HRA — a solid opportunity for life sciences, mathematics, physics, and bioinformatics graduates and postgraduates to gain research experience at a premier translational health science institute. The walk-in interviews for THSTI Recruitment 2026 are scheduled on four different dates depending on the post: 24 August 2026 (Project Associate-I, Dr. Avinash Padhi), 27 August 2026 (Project Associate-I, Dr. Samrat Chatterjee), 31 August 2026 (Project Associate-I, Dr. Nisheeth Agarwal), and 10 September 2026 (Senior Project Associate, Dr. Samrat Chatterjee). No application fee is required. Candidates must carry all original documents along with self-attested photocopies and should read the complete official notification PDF before attending, confirming the correct date and post for their specific qualification.
Qualification
THSTI Project Associate-I & Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 covers four posts under three different Principal Investigators, each with its own qualification requirement. Project Associate-I (Post 1, under Dr. Avinash Padhi): B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.Tech/B.Pharm degree in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognised university. Project Associate-I (Post 2, under Dr. Nisheeth Agarwal): Master's degree in any branch of Life Sciences from a recognised university, involving a dissertation/project on infectious diseases (bacterial or viral). Senior Project Associate (Post 3, under Dr. Samrat Chatterjee): Master's degree in Mathematics/Physics from a recognised University with at least 4 years of post-qualification research experience, or a Ph.D. in Mathematics/Physics from a recognised University. Project Associate-I (Post 4, under Dr. Samrat Chatterjee): B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc./M.Tech. degree in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/Bioinformatics from a recognised university.
Age Limit
- Project Associate-I (Post 1 & 2): Maximum 35 years
- Senior Project Associate (Post 3): Maximum 40 years
- Project Associate-I (Post 4): Maximum 35 years
- Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC — 3 years; PwBD — 10-15 years; Central Govt servants — 5 years; Institute employees — service rendered; Ex-servicemen — service + 3 years
Eligibility
- Project Associate-I (Post 1): B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.Tech/B.Pharm in any branch of Life Sciences
- Project Associate-I (Post 2): Master's in Life Sciences with a dissertation/project on infectious diseases (bacterial or viral)
- Senior Project Associate (Post 3): Master's in Mathematics/Physics with 4 years of post-qualification research experience, or Ph.D. in Mathematics/Physics
- Project Associate-I (Post 4): B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc./M.Tech. in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/Bioinformatics
- Age: 35 years maximum for Post 1, 2, and 4; 40 years maximum for Post 3 (Senior Project Associate)
- No application fee for any category
- Selection via Written Test, Skill Test, and Interview, held on separate dates per post
- These are contractual positions at THSTI, Faridabad
Important Dates
Last Date to Apply (Walk-in Interview — Project Associate-I (Dr. Avinash Padhi))
24 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply (Walk-in Interview — Project Associate-I (Dr. Samrat Chatterjee))
27 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply (Walk-in Interview — Project Associate-I (Dr. Nisheeth Agarwal))
31 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply (Walk-in Interview — Senior Project Associate (Dr. Samrat Chatterjee))
10 Sept 2026
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official THSTI Recruitment 2026 notification for any category of candidates.
Salary
- ₹30,000 per month plus HRA, up to ₹42,000 per month plus HRA, depending on the specific post and qualification
- These are contractual project positions at THSTI, Faridabad, Haryana
How to Apply
- Read the official THSTI notification PDF carefully before attending the walk-in interview, to confirm the exact post and its corresponding walk-in date
- Report at the THSTI venue in Faridabad, Haryana, as per the reporting time and date specified for your chosen post (24 Aug, 27 Aug, 31 Aug, or 10 Sep 2026)
- Carry all original documents along with one complete set of self-attested photocopies
- Bring valid ID proof, all educational certificates matching your post's qualification requirement, and experience certificates (if required for Senior Project Associate)
- Bring category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) if claiming age relaxation
- Carry the duly filled application form if specified in the notification, along with extra passport-size photographs
- Reach the venue well in advance of the reporting time to complete registration formalities
- Verify your eligibility for the specific post and Principal Investigator group carefully before attending
- Prepare for a Written Test, Skill Test, and Interview, all conducted on the same day as your scheduled walk-in
- Retain copies of all submitted documents for your own records after the interview
Selection Process
- Written Test
- Skill Test
- Interview
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Project Associate-I (Post 1, Dr. Avinash Padhi) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (Post 2, Dr. Nisheeth Agarwal) | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Post 3, Dr. Samrat Chatterjee) | 1 |
| Project Associate-I (Post 4, Dr. Samrat Chatterjee) | 1 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹0/- (Nil) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | ₹0/- (Nil) |
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