"Project Associate I"

Applications are invited from interested candidates for the position of Project Associate I to work in the DST- “Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE) 2024 Program”. PURSE (Ref. No. SR/PURSE/2024/350: TPN: 105965) sponsored project entitled “Sustainable Technologies for Biomaterials and Diagnostic Devices for Healthcare”. The position is temporary and is available immediately

Post Date: 23rd October, 2025

Hiring Organization: Punjab Engineering College(Deemed to be University), Chandigarh

Organization Profile: Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) (PEC) having its roots in Lahore as Mugalpura Engineering College since 1921, moved to its present campus in 1953 as PEC affiliated to Panjab University. The institute became Deemed University in 2003 through a MHRD notification and rechristened as PEC University of Technology in 2009. It is a Grant-in-Aid institution under administration of Union Territory of Chandigarh, Government of India. The institute has a 146 acres sprawling and pious campus and is house of Chandigarh College of Architecture also. The academic and administrative processes are similar to IITs in the country. The institute governance is through a vibrant Board of Governors, chaired by a renowned industrialist, Sh. Rajinder Gupta. The institute is headed by a Director on 5 years tenure; a position, which is equivalent to Vice Chancellor of Universities

Job Title: Project Associate I

Job Type: Temporary

Tenure of Post: The position is coterminous with the project.

Essential Qualification: Master’s Degree in Sciences or Master’s degree in Engineering

Fellowship:

1. 31,000/- + HRA to scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
2. 25,000/- + HRA for others who do not fall under (i) above.

Age Limit: Upper age Limit: 35 years on the last date of application. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and PWD candidates is applicable as per Government of India norms

Application Deadline: 27th October 2025 (11:59 AM)

Job Location: Chandigarh

Apply Mode: Email/Walk-in

Date of interview: 29th October 2025

Reporting time: 10 AM

Interview time: 10:30 AM onwards

Venue: Office of Workshop & Skill Development Centre

Institution Website : https://pec.ac.in/

How to Apply:

• Candidates should email on dstpurse@pec.edu.in in the given format given on page no. 3 by 27/10/2025 (11 :59 PM) with the subject, “Application for post of Project Associate- I in DST PURSE project. Proof of Date of Birth, Category and qualification degree (To be attached in pdfformat). The name of attached files should be labelled as: Name @ DOB (MM/DD/YYYY) in pdf
• The eligibility will be access based on verification of original document. Only eligible candidates will be allowed to appear for walk in interview to be held on 29th October, 2025.
• At the time of interview, candidates should bring along with them original documents and completed bio-data as per the prescribed format, giving full details of educational qualifications and experience with attested copies ofmark sheets / certificates and experience certificates of the candidate addressed to the PI, DST-PURSE Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) with recent passport size photographs.

Notes:

• The terms and conditions of the sanction order SR/PURSE/2024/350: TPN: 105965, under terms and conditions, point no.8 states that the reservation for SC/ST or OBC in the posts or services will be as per GFR 2017 rule 230 (17) will be followed.
• The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents and photographs submitted.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
• The selected candidates will be governed by DST- PURSE & PEC guidelines

Email Address to Apply: dstpurse@pec.edu.in

Address:
Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University),
Sector 12, Chandigarh-160012(India)

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