[NEW JOB] NIPER SAS Nagar Research Associate I Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER SAS Nagar)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Research Associate I Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official NIPER SAS Nagar website. The last date to submit the application form is 13-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NIPER SAS Nagar Research Associate I Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

NIPER SAS Nagar Research Associate-I 2026 – Important Details

NIPER SAS Nagar Research Associate-I 2026 Vacancy Details

The total number of vacancies for NIPER SAS Nagar Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 is 1 post under DBT-BIRAC sponsored project GP-493. The position is purely temporary, project-based, and co-terminus with the project.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Research Associate-I: Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree OR 3 years of research, teaching and design & development experience after M.VSc./M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

2. Desirable Qualification / Role

• The RA will be responsible for all aptamer synthesis and conducting in-vitro and in-vivo experiments related to the project.

3. Nationality

• Only eligible Indian nationals can apply for this position.

Age Limit

• Maximum age limit for Research Associate-I is 35 years.
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates will be as per Government of India rules, subject to valid proof attached with application.

Selection Process

• Selection will be through online interviews.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the online interview.
• Interview call letters will be sent to shortlisted candidates through email only.
• Process of selection may include a presentation and/or interview, or any other process as decided by the competent authority.
• Joining of selected candidate is subject to verification of original educational and experience certificates at the time of joining.
• Institute reserves the right to withdraw the advertised position at any time, and to fill or not to fill the position; its decision will be final.

How To Apply

• Download the prescribed application form from the Institute’s website: https://niper.gov.in/jobs.
• Fill the form completely and attach self-attested copies of testimonials, degrees, certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates and reprints of important publications.
• Attach a latest passport size photograph and valid proof of payment of prescribed application fee (where applicable).
• Hard Copy Submission: Send the duly filled application form with all enclosures by Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier / By Hand to:
  “Dr. Ujwal Mukund Mahajan,
  Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology,
  National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER),
  Sector-67, SAS Nagar – 160062 (Punjab)” on or before 13.02.2026 (Friday).
• Soft Copy Submission: Send scanned copy of the complete application form with all attachments (in .pdf format) by email to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] on or before 13.02.2026 (Friday).
• Keep the email ID and mobile number given in the application form active; Institute will not be responsible for non-receipt/delay due to deactivation or change.
• Applications received without valid proof of fee payment (where applicable), incomplete forms, or missing enclosures will be rejected and such candidates will not be interviewed.

Important Dates

Application Fee

• Unreserved & OBC candidates: Rs. 500/-
• SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates: NIL
• Application fee must be paid via NEFT to the Institute’s bank account and valid proof of deposit must be attached with the application form.
• Applications without valid proof of application fee deposit (where applicable) will be summarily rejected.

Institute’s Bank Details (for fee payment):

• Account Name: Director, NIPER, SAS Nagar
• Bank Name: State Bank of India, SCF No. 32, Phase-X, Sector-64, SAS Nagar – 160062
• Bank Account No.: 55034549623
• IFSC Code: SBIN0004421

Salary/Stipend

• Research Associate-I: Rs. 58,000 per month plus HRA, as admissible.
• Engagement is full-time, purely temporary, and subject to availability of funds.
• Initial appointment is for 1 year, extendable based on satisfactory performance and project duration, up to the project end date (co-terminus with project).

Instructions

• The position is purely temporary and project-based; it is co-terminus with the project and confers no claim for regular appointment.
• Candidature will be treated as invalid ab-initio if eligibility criteria are not fulfilled as on the last date of receipt of application.
• Candidate must ensure they possess required qualification, age and experience before appearing in online interview.
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD will be as per Government of India rules, subject to valid supporting documents.
• In exceptionally meritorious cases or special circumstances, eligibility conditions (age, qualification, experience) may be relaxed by the competent authority.
• The Institute will not be responsible for postal delays, loss in transit or late receipt of applications or emails; applications received after due date/time will not be entertained.
• Canvassing in any form may lead to cancellation of candidature.

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