TIFR Project Associate & Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 10 August (Maharashtra)

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, has released the Project Associate and Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 2026/22 for 2 temporary vacancies in the Department of Biological Sciences. Selected candidates for Project Associate require an M.Sc. in Biological Sciences with experience in histological imaging, microdissection, and tissue culture, while Project Assistant requires a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Biological Sciences with genotyping and histology experience. Salaries range from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 31,000 per month plus HRA depending on the post and NET qualification, with selection through screening and an online interview. Candidates can apply online through the prescribed Google Form. The last date to apply is 10 August 2026. Both appointments are temporary for 10 months, from 1 October 2026 to 31 July 2027. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF at tifr.res.in before applying.

• Project Associate: M.Sc. in Biological Sciences; experience in imaging histological slides, microdissection of embryonic brain tissue, and tissue culture advantageous
• Project Assistant: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Biological Sciences; experience in genotyping of mice and tissue sectioning/histology advantageous

• Project Associate: Preferably below 35 years
• Project Assistant: Not specified

• Project Associate: M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
• Project Assistant: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
• Project Associate preferably below 35 years

• No application fee

• Project Associate (NET-qualified): Rs. 31,000 per month plus HRA
• Project Associate (Non-NET): Rs. 25,000 per month plus HRA
• Project Assistant: Rs. 20,000 per month plus HRA

1. Visit the official Google Form application link
2. Fill in all required personal and academic information in the form
3. Prepare your CV strictly as per the format specified in the notification
4. Include academic history covering SSC, HSC, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees
5. Include names and contact details of 2 referees
6. Attach the CV to the Google Form
7. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
8. Submit the application on or before 10 August 2026
9. Await screening and shortlisting communication from TIFR
10. Attend the online interview if shortlisted