IIT BHU Project Technical Support III Recruitment 2026

• First class M. Pharm, M. S. (Pharm.), M. Tech (Pharm), or M. Tech in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry from a recognized board, university or institute; OR
• Second class in one of the specified degrees with one year of industrial or research experience.
• Preference is given for GATE, GPAT or CSIR-UGC-NET qualification, including lectureship or an equivalent examination, along with experience in drug design and NCE synthesis and a strong organic synthesis background.

• Prepare the application in the format enclosed with the notification, including personal and contact details.
• List your education from High School or equivalent onwards and provide details of research or other experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all mark-sheets and certificates.
• Send the application to Dr. Rajnish Kumar by email using the address in the notification, or by registered post to the Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi - 221 005.
• Write 'Application for Project Technical Support (III) in ICMR-funded project' in the email subject line or on top of the parcel.
• Ensure the application reaches the principal investigator by 2 December 2026.

About the recruitment

The Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology at IIT (BHU), Varanasi is accepting applications for Project Technical Support (III). The post is part of an ICMR-funded project on developing PolQ proteolysis-targeting chimeras for head and neck cancers. The project number is EMDR/SG/14/2025-06465, and Dr. Rajnish Kumar is the principal investigator.

The notification does not state how many vacancies are available or specify an application fee. Applications must reach the principal investigator by 2 December 2026, within 21 days of the advertisement.

Eligibility and preference

Applicants must hold one of the specified M. Pharm, M. S. (Pharm.), M. Tech (Pharm) or M. Tech qualifications in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry from a recognized board, university or institute. A first class is required, or a second class accompanied by one year of industrial or research experience.

The upper age limit is 32 years, with relaxation under Government of India rules. The notice does not give an age cut-off date or state relaxation in years. It also provides for preference based on the specified GATE, GPAT or CSIR-UGC-NET qualifications and relevant drug design, NCE synthesis and organic synthesis experience. All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per Government of India rules.

Appointment and selection

The stipend is Rs. 28,000 plus 20% HRA per month. The initial appointment is for one year; renewal depends on satisfactory performance and project requirements. The project is sanctioned up to 30-06-2029, and the post is temporary and co-terminus with it. The selected candidate must join immediately.

Shortlisted applicants will be informed by email. The notice does not specify an interview date, and no TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for interview.

Submitting an application

Use the format enclosed with the notification and include personal and contact details, education from High School onwards, and research or other experience. Attach self-attested copies of all mark-sheets and certificates. Send the application by email to Dr. Rajnish Kumar using the address in the notification, or by registered post to the department at IIT (BHU), Varanasi - 221 005. Use the prescribed application subject line on the email or parcel.