IASST Guwahati Recruitment 2026 – Project Assistant-I Vacancy

IASST Guwahati Recruitment 2026: Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, has published an official notification (Advt. No. 610) for the recruitment of 01 Project Assistant-I post on a contractual basis.

The position is for an ANRF-funded research project focusing on the Genomic and phylogenetic analysis of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri. Eligible and interested candidates can attend the Walk-in Interview on 2nd November 2026 at IASST Guwahati.

IASST Recruitment 2026 Overview

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Information Parameter	Details
Organization Name	Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST)
Department	Autonomous Institute under DST, Govt. of India
Advertisement No.	Advt. No. 610
Notification Date	16th October 2026
Post Name	Project Assistant-I
Total Vacancy	01 Post
Project Title	“Genomic and phylogenetic analysis of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri isolated from major citrus-growing regions in India”
Funding Agency	ANRF
Job Location	Garchuk, Guwahati, Assam
Selection Process	Walk-in Interview
Interview Date	2nd November 2026 (10:00 AM Onward)

Post Details, Stipend & Age Limit

Name of the Post: Project Assistant-I
No. of Vacancies: 01 (One)
Monthly Remuneration / Stipend: ₹27,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Tenure: Initial appointment is for 1 year, extendable based on performance and fund availability (Co-terminus with the project).
Age Limit: Maximum 28 years (Age relaxation applicable as per Govt. of India guidelines).

Qualification & Experience Requirements

Essential Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology / Agricultural Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Pharmacy / Botany from a recognized university.

Desirable Qualification:

Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology / Agricultural Biotechnology / Microbiology / Plant-Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Pharmacy / Botany from a recognized university.

How to Apply for IASST Guwahati Vacancy 2026

Email Application: Complete the application form (Annexure-1) and email the filled application form along with relevant documents to sshankar.pandey@iasst.gov.in.
Attend Walk-in Interview: Candidates must appear for the walk-in interview on 2nd November 2026 at IASST, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati-781035.
Reporting Time: Candidates must report at least 1 hour before the interview starts (by 9:00 AM).
Documents Required: Bring all original certificates/mark sheets along with self-attested copies of academic credentials for verification.

Walk-in Interview Venue & Schedule

Date of Interview: 2nd November 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Onward (Reporting time: 9:00 AM)
Venue: Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati – 781035, Assam