Pondicherry University – Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at the Centre for Nanoscience and Technology
Pondicherry University Recruitment 2026 for Project Associate-I at the Centre for Nanoscience and Technology. Eligible engineering graduates and M.Sc. candidates can apply for ₹25,000 per month plus HRA. Email applications by 18 October 2026.
Date Posted: 12th October 2026
Organization: Pondicherry University
Organization Profile
Pondicherry University is a central university located in Kalapet, Puducherry, India. Established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, the university functions under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. It offers higher education and promotes research across various scientific, technological, and interdisciplinary fields.
Job Details
Job Title: Project Associate-I
Department: Centre for Nanoscience and Technology
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Location: Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry – 605014
Project Title: “3D printing of rare earth doped zirconia toughened alumina reinforced polylactide and polyetheretherketone composites through Fused Deposition Modelling for hard tissue replacements”
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:
Engineering Qualifications:
- B.E. or B.Tech. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Nanoscience and Technology, or Metallurgical Engineering.
- M.E. or M.Tech. in the relevant discipline is preferable.
Science Qualifications:
- M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Nanoscience and Technology.
Desirable Experience
Research experience in the following areas is desirable:
- 3D printing.
- Synthesis of ceramic materials.
- Characterization of ceramic materials.
Salary Details
Monthly Remuneration: ₹25,000 plus HRA as per AICTE norms.
Application Mode
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit their application by email with the following documents combined into a single PDF file:
- Application with a covering letter.
- Updated CV or résumé.
- Scanned copies of the necessary educational certificates and supporting documents.
Send the application to both email addresses provided below.
Application Email Addresses:
Email Subject: Application for the post of Project Associate- I in AICTE Project
Last Date to Apply: 18th October 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and invited for an interview, which may be conducted online or offline.
Important Instructions:
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending an offline interview.
- Selected candidates should be ready to join the project immediately.
Important Dates
- Date Posted: 12th October 2026
- Application Deadline: 18th October 2026
Organization Website
Contact Address
Pondicherry University,
R. Venkataraman Nagar, Kalapet,
Puducherry – 605014, India.