"Project Scientist II"

Date Posted: 29th January 2026

Hiring Organization: Panjab University

Organization Profile: Panjab University is a collegiate central university located in Chandigarh, India. Originating in 1882 as the University of the Punjab Lahore, it was relocated in Chandigarh in the year 1947 as the East Punjab University after the partition of India, where the university was split between India and Pakistan.

Job Title: Project Scientist II

Applications are invited for the following position at DST – Centre for Policy Research (CPR) at Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Employment Type: Temporary and co-terminus with project

Qualification:

1. Ph. D in the field of Science OR Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University
2. Experience (three years after Ph.D and four years after M.Tech/ME) in research and development in Industrial or Academic institutions or science and technology organizations and scientific activities and services with proven knowledge of STI ecosystem of India.
3. Age: Less than 40 years

Pay Scale: Rs. 67,000/- + HRA as applicable

Job Location: Chandigarh

Apply Mode: Postal

Organization Website: http://puchd.ac.in/

How to Apply:

1. Candidates are advised to send the complete application along with essential documents/proofs in support of claims as hard copy to the “Coordinator, DST Centre for Policy Research, Room no 410, top floor, Guru Teg Bahadur Bhawan, Sector 14, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014”.
2. The CV and the additional information asked is to be sent only in the prescribed proforma enclosed as attachment-1. Do not send your application/CV via e-mail. It will not be entertained.
3. The application will be rejected if it is not sent in the prescribed proforma, or is incomplete.
4. Only teaching will not be considered as research experience.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail for the Interview.
6. The last date for the submission of application is 6th February, 2026 till 5 pm.

Contact Address:

Panjab University,
Chandigarh-160014

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