CSIR-IIIM in Jammu is hiring just two researchers for a project on new medicines against drug-resistant and latent tuberculosis. The project is paid for by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). One post is for a biologist and one is for a chemist, and each pays Rs 56,000 a month plus HRA. You apply through a Google Form by 18.11.2026, and the selection is an online interview.
Please note: the Google Form page itself says it must be filled by 10.11.2026 at 5:00 PM, and that the shortlist will be put on the CSIR-IIIM website on 13.11.2026. The notification PDF gives 18.11.2026. The two do not match, so it is safest to apply well before 10.11.2026.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Vacancy Details
Post Code
Post Name
Vacancies
01
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Med.) – Biology
1
02
Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Med.) – Chemistry
1
Total
2
The notification does not give a category-wise break-up. It also says the number of posts can change at the time of the interview, depending on what the project needs.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification – Post 01 (Biology)
Post Graduate degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Zoology from a recognized university or equivalent
Educational Qualification – Post 02 (Chemistry)
M.Sc. degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent
Preferred, not compulsory – Post 01 (Biology)
Work in BSL-3 labs (high-security labs for dangerous germs) and with BSL-2 and BSL-3 germs; microbiology or molecular biology experience; testing how well a drug works and how toxic it is to cells using ex vivo (outside the body) and in vivo (inside a living animal) models; enzyme tests, gene expression profiling and target validation, shown by peer-reviewed publications. A PhD in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Zoology is also preferred
Preferred, not compulsory – Post 02 (Chemistry)
Multi-step organic synthesis, structural optimization, molecular modelling, pharmacokinetic profiling (how a drug moves through the body), AI modelling and scientific writing, shown by peer-reviewed publications. A PhD in Chemistry is also preferred
As per Government of India rules. The notification gives no category-wise figures
Application Restriction
If you already work on a project at CSIR-IIIM, you need a No Objection Certificate (NOC), a written permission from the office, before you apply
So you can apply with only the essential degree. A PhD, lab experience and publications are plus points that the committee will prefer. Your age is counted on 18.11.2026.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the cut-off date 18.11.2026 and your category relaxation to see at once whether you fall within the 35 year limit.
This is a project job, not a regular government post. It is paid from an ICMR grant, it starts for one year or until the project ends (whichever is earlier), and the project is now listed to run till 21.05.2028.
The job does not give you any right to a permanent post at CSIR-IIIM or CSIR. The notification says so in plain words.
The work is on improving two families of chemical compounds, coumarin and indazoline, as medicines against drug-resistant and latent tuberculosis. Pick Post Code 01 if your training is in biology and Post Code 02 if it is in chemistry.
The interview is online, so you do not need to travel for it, but the job itself is at CSIR-IIIM in Jammu.
If you are already working on another project at CSIR-IIIM, get your NOC first. The notification says your application will be looked at only if the office has issued it.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Screening
Your application is checked against the essential qualification. If many people apply, the screening committee may look at the screening rules again and change them
2. Online Interview
Held online on MS Teams. You can speak to the selection committee in English or Hindi. The interview date is not announced yet
3. Document Check
If you are selected or placed on the panel (a waiting list), your original documents are checked: qualification, date of birth, caste and age relaxation certificates. If anything does not match, the selection is cancelled
In short: there is no written exam. The interview decides the selection, and it takes place online.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Monthly Pay
Rs 56,000
HRA (House Rent Allowance)
Paid on top of the pay, but only if you do not take or get institute housing
Contract Period
One year at first, or till the project ends, whichever is earlier. It can be extended or cut short based on project needs and your performance. The project now runs till 21.05.2028
Maximum Total Period
Not more than five years in all, counting any time you worked in any CSIR lab
Nature of Job
Purely temporary, on behalf of the project sponsor (ICMR)
In plain terms, the stated pay is Rs 56,000 a month, with HRA added if you live in your own housing. The notification lists no other allowances or benefits.
How to Apply
Open the Google Form from the Apply Online link below, or from the Click to Apply link in the notification.
Choose your Position Code: 01 for Biology or 02 for Chemistry.
Fill in your name, parents’ name, date of birth, address, mobile number, email and nationality, then complete the remaining pages. The form says it takes 10 to 15 minutes and has 5 pages.
Check every answer against your certificates and submit the form.
Watch the CSIR-IIIM website for the shortlist and the MS Teams link. If you are shortlisted, keep scanned copies of your certificates ready.
Note: the notification does not describe any other way of applying.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
10th and 12th marksheets
Scanned copies. The Google Form page lists these for shortlisted candidates
Bachelor’s marksheets and certificate
Scanned copies. Listed on the Google Form page
Master’s marksheets and certificate
Scanned copies. This is your essential qualification
PhD certificate
Only if you have one. Listed on the Google Form page
Experience certificates
Only if you have any. Listed on the Google Form page
Caste certificate and age relaxation certificate
Only if you claim age relaxation. The notification says these are checked in original
Date of birth / age proof
Original is checked after selection
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Only if you already work on a project at CSIR-IIIM
The notification PDF itself does not list documents. This list comes from the notification’s document-check rule and from the Google Form page, so please read the form instructions once more before you submit.
Do not wait for 18.11.2026. The Google Form page asks for submission by 10.11.2026 at 5:00 PM, so finish it early.
Choose the right Post Code: 01 is Biology and 02 is Chemistry. Match it to your degree.
Make sure you already hold the essential degree. The notice says you must have it by the last date, and you must still meet all conditions on the interview date.
If you currently work on a CSIR-IIIM project, do not apply without your NOC.
Do not ask anyone to recommend or push your case. The notification says canvassing in any form leads to disqualification, and it will not answer interim enquiries.
The form warns that incomplete or wrongly filled forms are rejected, so check every answer before you submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the CSIR IIIM Project Research Scientist-I posts?
The notification gives 18.11.2026 (Wednesday), but the Google Form page says it must be filled by 10.11.2026 at 5:00 PM, so apply before 10.11.2026 to be safe.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 2 posts in all, 1 in Biology (Post Code 01) and 1 in Chemistry (Post Code 02), and the number can change at the time of the interview.
What qualification do I need?
For Biology you need a PG degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Zoology, and for Chemistry you need an M.Sc. in Chemistry, while a PhD is only preferred.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 35 years, counted on 18.11.2026, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.
How do I apply, and is there a fee?
You apply by filling the Google Form linked in the notification, and the notification mentions no application fee.
How will I be selected?
Selection is only by an online interview on MS Teams, where you can speak in English or Hindi, and the screening committee may revisit the screening rules if many people apply.
What is the salary?
The pay is Rs 56,000 a month, and HRA (house rent allowance) is added only if you do not take or get institute housing.
How long does the job last?
It starts for one year or until the project ends, whichever is earlier, and the project is listed to run till 21.05.2028, but your total time in all CSIR labs cannot pass five years.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
