The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 594 for the recruitment of project staff under a DBT-funded research project titled “Potential Probiotics from the Fermented Food and Beverages of Northeast India for Better Gut Health and Disease Management.”
Interested and eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interviews scheduled in June 2026.
IASST Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) |
| Advertisement No. | 594 |
| Location | Guwahati, Assam |
| Project | DBT-Funded Research Project |
| Total Vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Application Mode | Email + Walk-In Interview |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 June 2026 |
| Interview Dates | 17, 18 & 19 June 2026 |
Vacancy Details
1. Senior Project Associate
Number of Posts
- 02
Salary
- ₹42,000 + 18% HRA per month
Essential Qualification
- Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/Microbiology with minimum four years of research experience
OR
- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from a recognized university
Desirable Experience
Post 1
- Rodent model handling
- Downstream processing
- Analysis of animal-derived samples
- Mammalian cell culture
- Molecular biology techniques
Post 2
- Probiotic screening
- Microbiological techniques
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Bioinformatics analysis
- Biological data analysis
Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
Interview Date
- 17 June 2026 at 10:00 AM
2. Project Associate-II
Number of Posts
- 02
Salary
For NET/GATE/CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR qualified candidates:
- ₹35,000 + 18% HRA per month
For other candidates:
- ₹28,000 + 18% HRA per month
Essential Qualification
Master’s Degree in:
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Zoology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Veterinary Sciences
with at least two years of research experience in Biological Sciences.
Desirable Experience
- Microbial handling
- Molecular biology techniques
- Sample processing
- Standard microbiological laboratory practices
- Rodent model handling
- Project documentation and data management
- Research result compilation and analysis
Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years
Interview Date
- 18 June 2026 at 10:00 AM
3. Laboratory Assistant
Number of Posts
- 01
Salary
- ₹20,000 + 18% HRA per month
Essential Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Zoology
Desirable Qualification
- Minimum two years of experience in sponsored R&D projects
- Laboratory documentation
- Laboratory record maintenance
- Handling scientific instruments
Age Limit
- Maximum 50 years
Interview Date
- 19 June 2026 at 10:00 AM
Project Duration
The project duration is three years. Initially, candidates will be appointed for 12 months, which may be extended further based on performance and project requirements.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must:
- Fill out the prescribed application form.
- Prepare an updated CV.
- Attach self-attested educational and experience certificates.
- Combine all documents into a single PDF.
- Email the application before 14 June 2026.
Email IDs:
Interview Venue
Conference Room
Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology
Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati, Assam
Important Instructions
- Candidates must bring original documents during the interview.
- Self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates are mandatory.
- Candidates should report one hour before the interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided.
- Selection committee decisions will be final.
Why This Recruitment is Important?
This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for candidates from:
- M.Pharm
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Veterinary Sciences
- Zoology
- Life Sciences
- Ph.D. Biological Sciences
The selected candidates will work on an advanced DBT-funded probiotic research project in collaboration with Bharat Biotech, focusing on gut health and next-generation probiotic development.
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