CSIR–NIIST Scientist Recruitment 2025: Apply online for 10 Scientist Posts

CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, invites online applications from talented Indian researchers for 10 Scientist positions under Advertisement No. 04/2025.

Total Vacancies: 10 Posts

Post: Scientist (Group-A)
Pay Level: Level-11 (?67,700–2,08,700)
Approx. Monthly Salary: ?1,26,194/-
Upper Age Limit: 32 years (age relaxations as per Govt./CSIR rules)

Category-wise Breakup

• UR – 04

• UR (PwBD–HH) – 01

• OBC (NCL) – 01

• SC – 02

• ST – 01

• EWS – 01

Post Codes & Specialisations

S2501 – Nano Technology/Nano Sciences/Biotech/Chemical Engg./Chemical Sciences/Biological Sciences (ST)
S2502 – Food Engineering/Food Process Engineering/Food Technology (OBC-NCL)
S2503 – Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Biochemical/Chemical Sciences/Biological Sciences (UR)
S2504 – Materials Science/Chemical Engg./Physical/Chemical Sciences (PwBD–HH)
S2505 – Chemical Engineering/Engineering Sciences (UR)
S2506 – Computer Science/Data Science/AI-ML/Mathematics & Computing/ECE (UR)
S2507 – Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Physics/Photonics (UR)
S2508 – Environmental Engg./Environmental Tech./Chemical Engg./Chemical Sciences (EWS)
S2509 – Environmental Engg./Environmental Tech./Chemical Sciences (SC)
S2510 – Materials Science/Metallurgy/Engineering Sciences (SC)

Note: Essential qualification for all posts is M.E./M.Tech in the specified field or Ph.D. (submitted) in relevant area.

Key Responsibilities (Broad Areas)

Depending on the post:

• R&D in nanotechnology, chemical biology, materials, flow chemistry, food processing, environment, AI/ML, energy systems.

• Analytical method development, NABL-related tasks, modelling & simulation, technology development, and industry support.

• Handling instrumentation, data analysis, report preparation, and project execution.

• Participation in technology transfer, pilot-scale trials, field studies, computational research, EIA studies and other scientific duties.

Important Dates

• Online Application Starts: 29 November 2025, 09:00 AM

• Last Date to Apply: 28 December 2025, 05:30 PM

Application Fee

• Rs. 500 (for applicable categories; pay via SBI Collect)

• No fee: SC, ST, PwBD, Women, Ex-Servicemen

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online only through official link provided below on the unijobdex.

Upload all mandatory documents: photograph, signature, educational certificates, category certificates, NOC (where required), etc.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting by the Screening Committee based on academic record, research achievements, specialisation, desirable experience, publications, etc.

• Interview for final selection.

• Higher qualifications/experience/product development/technology innovation will carry due weightage.

General Instructions

• Indian nationals only.

• All posts carry All India Service Liability.

• Candidates must ensure the correctness of all details; incomplete/incorrect applications will be rejected.

• Regularly check the NIIST website for updates—no separate individual communication will be sent.

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Best of luck!