Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli has thrown open three contractual research positions under a DBT-funded microbiology project, and unlike most university recruitments, selection here happens on the same day through a walk-in interview rather than a lengthy online process. This makes it an especially good opportunity for life-science graduates who are ready with their documents and want a quick decision on their candidature.
The roles span three experience levels — from a fresh postgraduate-entry Project Assistant post to a more senior Project Associate II role that expects two years of R&D exposure — so candidates across different career stages in Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences can find a suitable fit. Below is a complete breakdown of vacancies, eligibility, pay, and exactly what to carry on interview day.
Bharathidasan University Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
Post(s)
Project Associate II, Project Associate I, Project Assistant
Total Vacancies
3 (1 each)
Advertisement Number
Not specified in the notification
Application Mode
Walk-in interview (no online application)
Interview Date
21 September 2026
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years (relaxation as per government norms)
For Project Associate II, candidates need an M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences along with two years of R&D experience in an industrial, academic, or scientific organisation, supported by relevant publications. For Project Associate I, an M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences is sufficient, with the stipend varying depending on whether the candidate holds a valid NET/GATE qualification. For the Project Assistant post, applicants need either a B.Tech/M.Tech in Biotechnology or a B.Sc/M.Sc in Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences. All posts are purely contractual and tied to the duration of the sponsored project.
Selection Process
Verification of original certificates and documents at the venue
Screening of candidates against the post-wise eligibility criteria
Walk-in interview conducted by the project investigator/selection committee
Final merit decided on the basis of interview performance
Application Fee
Not specified in the notification. No application fee is mentioned for the walk-in interview process.
How to Apply for Bharathidasan University Recruitment 2026
Prepare your original educational certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates along with one set of self-attested photocopies of each.
Keep your ID proof, category certificate (if applicable), and recent passport-size photographs ready.
Compile a detailed CV highlighting your R&D experience and any publications relevant to the post you are applying for.
Report to the interview venue specified in the official notification on 21 September 2026, well before the reporting time to complete registration.
Appear for document verification followed by the walk-in interview; no advance online registration is required for this recruitment.
For more central and state government job updates, keep visiting Bharat Rozgar regularly.
Q1: How many posts are open under Bharathidasan University Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 3 posts in total — one each of Project Associate II, Project Associate I, and Project Assistant.
Q2: When is the walk-in interview for these posts?
A: The walk-in interview is scheduled for 21 September 2026; there is no separate online application window.
Q3: What is the maximum age limit for these posts?
A: The maximum age limit is 35 years, with relaxation available as per government norms.
Q4: What salary will selected candidates get?
A: Project Associate II will get about Rs. 41,300/month, Project Associate I will get Rs. 36,580 or Rs. 29,500/month depending on NET/GATE qualification, and Project Assistant will get about Rs. 23,600/month, all inclusive of HRA.
Q5: Is there an application fee for this walk-in recruitment?
A: No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification for this walk-in recruitment.
Practical Tip: Because selection happens the same day through document verification and an interview, arrive at least an hour before the stated reporting time with two complete sets of self-attested copies — missing even one certificate can get a candidate turned away on the spot.
