NESAC Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for 16 Research Scientist, JRF, and Project Associate-I Posts

Age limits (as of the interview date)

• Research Scientist (M.Sc.-based): 28 years
• Research Scientist (M.Tech.-based): 30 years
• Junior Research Fellow: 28 years
• Project Associate-I: 35 years

Age relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC. Ex-servicemen and Persons with Disabilities may receive additional relaxation as per government orders. The interview date is the cut-off for age.

Eligibility by Post

• Research Scientist: First Class M.Sc./M.Tech/M.Sc.(Tech) or equivalent in the relevant discipline, with at least one year of research/work experience; Ph.D. in the relevant field is desirable.
• JRF: First Class M.Sc./M.Tech or equivalent (or B.E./B.Tech for certain computer science posts) with a valid NET/GATE or equivalent qualification.
• Project Associate-I: First Class M.Sc. in Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science or equivalent, with at least one year of plant identification experience.

Notes:

• The notification sets fixed minimum aggregates or CGPA for postgraduate and graduate degrees. AICTE/UGC recognition is required.
• NET/GATE/JAM/JEST/JGEEBILS/AICE qualification may be required for certain JRF posts.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 17 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Dates: 10, 11, and 12 August 2026 (tentative)
• Cut-off for age and qualifications: interview date for each post

Application Fees

• There is no application fee for NESAC Recruitment 2026 since the selection is via walk-in interview.

Important Instructions

• Report to the interview venue on the post-specific date with biodata and original documents.
• No online application is required.
• Carry a NOC if currently employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies.
• Separate biodata for each post if applying for more than one post.
• Original and self-attested copies of all documents must be carried.
• NESAC reserves the right to fill or not fill any post depending on project requirements.
• For any biodata download issues, email the designated contact as provided on the NESAC site.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply to promote gender balance.