Opportunity for research career in Science & Technology at IICT - Pharma, Life Sciences Apply | 31 vacancies

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad (CSIR-IICT) is a Premier Research Laboratory under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), which is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. CSIR-IICT is a multi-disciplinary Institute with proven strengths in Organic Chemistry (Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Agro-chemicals & Semio-chemicals), Inorganic & Physical Chemistry including Catalysis, Lipid Science & Technology, Organic Coatings & Polymers, Functional Materials, Chemical Biology, Chemical /Environmental/ Design Engineering.

Post : Scientist

CSIR-IICT invites ONLINE APPLICATIONS from enthusiastic, young Indian researchers having excellent academic record and proven achievements with requisite experience and a high degree of motivation and desire to take up Research/S&T Management as a career to fill up the vacancy of following posts of scientists as per the details given below.
No. of Posts & Reservation : Total No. of Posts : 31 [UR – 13 EWS – 02 OBC(NCL) – 08 SC – 05 ST – 01 UR-PwBD (HH) – 01 UR-PwBD (OH) – 01]
Pay Level (As per 7th CPC) : Level - 11
Total Emoluments (As per 7th CPC) : Rs.1,34,907/- * approx.. (inclusive of Basic Pay, DA, HRA, TA etc.)
*Total Emoluments means approximate total emoluments on minimum of Pay Level, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) etc. in Class 'X' City.
Upper Age Limit not exceeding (as on the last date of submission of online application as mentioned in the Advt.) : 32 years

Scientist S-01
No of post : 1 post (UR)
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. Thesis submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry with homogeneous asymmetric catalysis as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Proficiency in homogeneous catalysis, design and synthesis of asymmetric catalysts and their characterization, catalytic reactions related to the preparation of fine and speciality chemicals. Post-doctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the area of homogeneous asymmetric catalysis, synthesis of catalysts and their applications.
Scientist S-02
No of post : 1 post (EWS)
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. Thesis submitted in Science / Chemical Sciences / Chemistry with heterogeneous catalysis as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Proficiency in heterogeneous catalysts preparation, characterization and evaluation of catalysts through vapour phase continuous reactions for the synthesis of fine/speciality chemicals. Post-doctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the area of heterogeneous catalysis, preparation of catalysts and their applications.
Scientist S-03
No of post : 2 posts (1-UR 1-SC)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. Thesis submitted in Science / Chemical Sciences / Phytochemistry with Natural Products Isolation and characterization as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in extraction, isolation, and characterization of natural products as well as handling sophisticated analytical instruments such as LC-MS, HPLC, HPTLC, Flash chromatography and interpretation of the spectroscopic data. Experience in the area of phyto- pharmaceuticals. Post-doctoral and/or industry work experience
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the area of natural products isolation, characterization and their applications to value added products.
Scientist S-04
No of post : 1 post (OBC)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. thesis submitted in Science / Chemical Sciences / Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in design and synthesis of new chemical entities (NCE) for biological activity, medicinal or pharmaceutical intermediates or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) Post-doctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the design, synthesis of novel chemical compounds for drug discovery and pursue translational research relevant to institutional research on Medicinal Chemistry projects.
Scientist S-05
No of post : 1 post (SC)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. Thesis submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry/ Polymer Science with Polymer Coatings/ Paints as the core area of research.
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Expertise in the design, development and synthesis of polymeric functional coatings/ paints/ adhesives.
Experience in functionalization of polymers, characterization and structure property relationship of polymers; formulation and performance evaluation. Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the specified areas and pursue translational research relevant to institutional R & D programs and industry.

Scientist S-06
No of post : 1 post (UR)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. Thesis submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry with Electrochemistry for applications in Energy Storage as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Proficiency in materials of electrochemistry with expertise in design and development of next generation electrochemical systems; energy storage application; electro-analytical techniques. Experience in device fabrication; comprehensive performance evaluation and troubleshooting. Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the domain of Energy Generation and Storage application particularly in areas of rechargeable batteries, next generation energy devices and storage.
Scientist S-07
No of post : 1 post (UR)
Essential Qualification : PhD Thesis submitted in Science/ Chemical Sciences/Chemistry/ Material Science with Computational chemistry as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in wave function theory, density functional theory, classical force fields, kinetic simulations and AI/ML techniques as well as prediction of catalyst/material properties. Expertise with LAMMPS, coding & scripting in material science.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the area of computational chemistry. In addition, expected to work in association with experimental scientists and pursue translational research relevant to institutional R&D programs.
Scientist S-08
No of post : 1 post (SC)
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. Thesis submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical sciences with HPLC based purifications as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in HPLC based purifications, particularly, method developments of chromatography techniques HPLC, UPLC, chiral separations, and their applications to organic chemistry. Knowledge in regulatory aspects of analytical methods. Post-doctoral and/or pharmaceutical industry experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the area of analytical chemistry, HPLC based purifications.
Scientist S-09
No of post : 1 post (OBC)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. Thesis Submitted in Science / Chemical Sciences / Chemistry / Physical Sciences with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) methods and developments as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in the development of high- resolution solution-state / solid-state NMR methods and their applications to Biosolids /Material Science /Polymers/Structural Organic Chemistry. Hands-on experience in pulse programming/ sequence optimization and NMR techniques relevant to polymorphism/drug impurities, peptides and NMR instrumentation. Post-doctoral experience and/or pharmaceutical industry experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the area of analytical and structural chemistry as well as interdisciplinary R&D projects of the institute.
Scientist S-10
No of post : 1 post (UR)
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. Thesis submitted in Oil Technology/ Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology with Lipid Processing as the core area of research (or) M.E/M. Tech. in Oil Technology/ Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology with Lipid Processing as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in the extraction of oils with alternative solvents to hexane like alcohols, supercritical carbon dioxide; bioactive lipids and/or phospholipids isolation and purification. Research experience in the areas of by-product utilization/ value addition. Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the area of Vegetable oils & fats extraction, Processing, bye-product utilization and pursue translational research relevant to institutional R & D programs.

Scientist S-11
No of post : 1 post (OBC)
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. Thesis submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry with Fluorination or Organofluorine chemistry as the core area of research Experience in the design and synthesis of molecules for agro/pharmaceuticals involving fluorination/ Organofluorine based reactions.
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Expertise in working with autoclave reactors/ vapour phase fluorination towards specialty fluorochemicals Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
The selected candidate will have to work in the area of Fluorination/ Organofluorine chemistry related projects including basic and applied research.
Scientist S-12
No of post : 1 post (ST)
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. Thesis submitted in Science / Chemical Sciences / Chemistry with Synthetic Organic Chemistry as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in designing route & synthesis of key starting materials (KSM’s), synthetic methods/multi-step synthesis /development of processes for agrochemicals/semiochemicals at lab scale/pilot scale Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the area of synthetic organic chemistry projects relevant to institutional R & D programs.
Scientist S-13
No of post : 1 post (UR)
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. Thesis submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry with Enzyme Catalyzed Organic Synthesis/ Biotransformation/Bio- catalysis as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in synthetic methods using enzymes, new organic transformation via Enzyme catalysis/bio-catalysis or process development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the area of organic synthesis & process chemistry using Enzyme catalysis/bio-catalysis.
Scientist S-14
No of post : 2 posts (1-UR 1-OBC)
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. Thesis submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry with synthesis of oligonucleotides/ oligosaccharides/ antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in the synthesis of oligonucleotides / Oligosaccharides / antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) or related APIs and their purifications. Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate is expected to work in the area of oligonucleotides / Oligosaccharides/ antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) as well as related translational research projects.
Scientist S-15
No of post : 1 post (OBC)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. Thesis submitted in Science/ Chemical Sciences/Chemistry with theoretical organic chemistry as the core area of research Experience in computational/theoretical organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms. Experience in modern computational techniques such as DFT, QM/MM, MD simulations, semi-empirical techniques, AI/ML, interpretation of spectroscopic experimental data for elucidation of reaction mechanisms Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the area of theoretical organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms. In addition, expected to work with experimental organic chemistry scientists in relevant institutional R&D programs.

Scientist S-16
No of post : 2 posts (1-UR) (1-SC)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. thesis submitted in Biological Sciences/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Environmental Sciences/ Biotechnology With Bioprocess/ Bioproducts development and Biorefinery as the core area of research (or) ME/M.Tech. in Biotechnology with Bioprocess/ Bioproducts development and Biorefinery as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in sustainable bioprocesses employing fermentation/ photosynthetic/ bio-electrocatalytic/biorefinery processes for chemicals and materials. Proficiency in metabolic engineering, scale-up and/or bioinformatics tools with systems biology approach. Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the field of sustainable bioprocess integrated with circular economy in relevant institutional R&D programs.
Scientist S-17
No of post : 1 post (OBC)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. thesis submitted in Environmental Sciences/Environmental Management/ Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Biotechnology with Environmental Management and Sustainability as the core area of research (or) ME/M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Biotechnology/ Biotechnology, with Environmental Management and Sustainability as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in environmental processes, including advanced wastewater treatment, air pollution control, bioremediation, microbial ecology of environmental systems, environmental surveillance, environmental impact assessment and sustainability/Life Cycle Assessment. Postdoctoral and/or industry and/or field experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work towards interdisciplinary research, focusing on addressing environmental challenges faced by industry and society, and developing sustainable solutions for practical and field implementation in relevant institutional R&D programs.
Scientist S-18
No of post : 1 post (UR)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. Thesis Submitted in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology/Biotechnology /Bio-Engineering with Anaerobic Digestion as the core area of research (or) ME/M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology/ Biotechnology/ Bio-Engineering with Anaerobic Digestion as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in anaerobic digestion of organic waste for the generation of bioenergy/biogas/biochemicals/other value-added products. Hands-on experience in the design and operation of high-rate bio-digesters for biological waste management would be an added advantage. Postdoctoral and/or industry and/or field experience. Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in anaerobic digestion towards biogas generation; bio- engineering in developing and translation of low- carbon and sustainable processes/technologies etc. in relevant institutional R&D programs.
Scientist S-19
No of post : 1 post (OBC)
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. Thesis submitted in Sciences/Life Sciences/ Biology with Synthetic Biology as core area of research (or) ME/M.Tech. in Biotechnology/ Biochemical Engineering/ Biomedical Engineering with Synthetic Biology as core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in the domain of synthetic biology tools to reprogram cells/ microorganisms/plants capable of producing enzymes/chemicals for various applications and gene editing tools, gene assembly techniques. Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in engineered organisms; strain engineering using the concept of synthetic biology work flows for high throughput solutions related to R&D activities.
Scientist S-20
No of post : 1 post (SC)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. thesis submitted in Sciences/Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical sciences with Pharmacology as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in in-vitro and in-vivo pharmacology, experimental pharmacology techniques related to various animal models and pharmacokinetic studies. Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the area of pharmacology. Expected to work closely with multiple discovery project teams and provide pharmacology support in the design and execution of preclinical efficacy and IND enabling studies.

Scientist S-21
No of post : 2 posts (1-UR 1-UR-PwBD (HH))
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. Thesis Submitted in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology with process modelling, simulation and design as the core area of research (or) M.E. / M. Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology with process modelling, simulation and design as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in the area of process modelling, simulation, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), optimization and process design for different unit operations and processes and plant-wide modelling, process design of pilot plants and commercial plants through scale up studies. Industry research experience in process modelling, simulation, CFD and process design.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the Process modelling, simulation and process design field. In addition, need to take active role in pursuing basic and translational research towards industrial chemicals and their scale-up studies, as part of institutional as well as industry projects.
Scientist S-22
No of post : 2 posts (1-UR 1-OBC)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. Thesis Submitted in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology with Process Development as the core area of research (or) M.E. / M. Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology with Process Development as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in the areas of Process development at bench scale for process know-how including downstream processing and process design in scale up studies for pilot plants / commercial plants. Industry research experience in process development and the design and chemical process simulators.
Job requirements : The selected candidate is expected to work in pursuing basic and translational research toward the development of novel processes for industrial chemicals as part of institutional/ industry projects.
Scientist S-23
No of post : 1-post (EWS)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. Thesis Submitted in Mechanical Engineering with Process Engineering as the core area of research (or) M.E. / M. Tech in Mechanical Engineering with Process Engineering as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in mechanical design of process Equipment & Modelling along with piping, fittings and instrumentation. Expertise and conversant with PFDs, P&IDs, equipment arrangement drawings, bill of materials and cost estimation and ability to operate chemical process plant equipment. Hands on experience of software related to process equipment engineering like AutoCAD, PDS and PVELITE. Knowledge in Process equipment design standards and CFD. Post-doc/Industry experience in the above areas.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work in the specified area of process engineering research and need to contribute to CSIR’s large multidisciplinary and multi-institutional research programs.
Scientist S-24
No of post : 1 post (UR)
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. Thesis submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology with Membrane based separations as the core area of research (or) ME/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology with Membrane based separations as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in the development of membranes and membrane-based processes/devices for gas separation. Hands-on experience in the development of membranes and membrane-based devices for solving industrial separation problems such as gas separation, CO2 capture, membrane electrolysis.
Job requirements : The selected candidate needs to work in the specified area of research and pursue translational research in the membrane-based separation processes, relevant to institutional R&D programs and projects.
Scientist S-25
No of post : 1 post (UR-PwBD (OH))
Essential Qualification : Ph. D. Thesis submitted in Science/Chemical Science/Chemistry/ Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology/ Biotechnology (or) ME/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology/ Biotechnology
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience/diploma in Scientific journalism/ mass communication/ Multimedia. Popular science writing/ editing/reporting for reputed national magazines, newspapers, newsletters, evidenced by published documents. Skills in science media production, science communication/ outreach/ public engagement with proficiency in English, Hindi and other regional languages.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have to work for the promotion of research by Popular science writing/ reporting/ editing, managing scientific communication in various media, including print, social, digital, audio- video, online, etc.
Scientist S-26
No of post : 1 post (UR)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. Thesis Submitted in Science/Chemical Sciences/ Pharmaceutical Science/Nano sciences with Formulations as the core area of research
Desirable Qualifications and/or Experience : Experience in formulations in the area of agrochemicals/pharmaceuticals. Postdoctoral and/or industry work experience.
Job requirements : The selected candidate will have work in the area of formulations relevant to institutional R&D programs and projects.

General Information and Conditions
1. Benefits under Council service :
a. These posts carry usual allowances i.e. Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) etc. as admissible to the Central Government employees and as made applicable to CSIR employees at the place of posting. Council employees are also entitled to accommodation according to the CSIR Residence Allotment Rules, subject to availability. If council or government accommodation is utilized, HRA will not be provided.
b. In addition to the emoluments indicated against each category of posts, benefits such as reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession and Children’s Education Allowances etc. are also available as per CSIR/Govt. of India (GoI) Rules as applicable to the Council servants.
c. The selected candidates will be governed by ‘National Pension System’ or Extant Pension System based on defined contributions as adopted by CSIR for its employees.
d. CSIR provides excellent opportunities to deserving candidates for career advancement under Assessment Promotion scheme for Scientists, as per rules as amended from time to time.
e. Deserving candidates may be considered for the advance increments based on recommendations of the Selection Committee, subject to acceptance by the Competent Authority, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the CSIR Recruitment and Promotion Rules.
f. In regard to all the matters concerning service conditions of employees of the Society, Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules framed by the Govt. of India and such other rules and orders issued by the Govt. of India from time to time shall apply to the extent applicable to the employees of the Council.
g. All the posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL) i.e. the candidate on selection may be asked to serve anywhere in the country.
h. The selected candidate will have to work independently as well as with senior scientists. The candidate is also expected to write research proposals and pursue translational research relevant to institutional R&D programs.
i. Candidates shall work as per the Institute’s mandate and as per directions of the Director, CSIR-IICT.

2. Other conditions :
a. The applicant must be a citizen of India.
b. All applicants must fulfill the essential requirements of the post and other conditions specified in the advertisement by the last date of receipt of online application. Applicants are advised to ensure that they possess the essential qualifications/experience for the post(s) against which they are submitting their application(s). Inquiries regarding eligibility will not be entertained.
c. The prescribed essential qualifications/experience are minimum and should be in the area as mentioned against respective post code. Mere possession of the prescribed essential qualifications/experience does not entitle candidates to be called for the interview. Duly constituted Screening Committee will adopt its own criteria for short-listing the candidates for interview. Applicant should therefore, provide all relevant information over and above the prescribed minimum qualification in their application, supported by appropriate documentation. Candidates must ensure that all information is complete and accurate. Candidates applying for the position with a Ph.D. (submitted) are advised to include valid documentary proof of their thesis submission date, issued by the appropriate authority of their University/Institution. Completion of Ph.D/Masters Degree will be reckoned from the date of issue of Provisional Certificate/Notification of Result / Awarded Date, as the case may be. The candidates are required to upload one page Synopsis/ Abstract of Ph.D thesis/ M.Tech. dissertation, wherever applicable.
d. Applicants currently working in CSIR/Government Organizations/Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Bodies/Universities/PSUs etc., as regular employees must inform their department or office and upload a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC)
from their employer at the time of submitting the online application (as per attached format), failing which their candidature will NOT be considered.
e. Applications not duly filled or uploaded without required certificates / documents will be summarily rejected.
f. The screening and selection of candidates will be conducted on the basis of the documents and information provided in the online application only. If at any stage it is discovered that a candidate does not meet the prescribed eligibility criteria or has submitted incorrect or false information in the application form; their candidature will be cancelled, even after selection and CSIR-IICT will not be responsible for any consequences resulting from the submission of such false/inaccurate information. Therefore, the candidates must ensure that all information provided in the online application are accurate and correct.
g. If a candidate claims a qualification as equivalent to those specified in the advertisement, they must provide an order/notification or letter indicating the authority (including number and date) that recognizes this equivalence. Failure to provide such documentation may result in the rejection of the application. The decision of the competent authority of CSIR-IICT concerning the equivalence of qualification and the recognition of Universities/Institutes shall be final and binding. h. The period of experience in a discipline/ area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications.
i. If any document or certificate is in a language other than Hindi or English, a self-attested transcript in Hindi or English is to be submitted with the application.
j. The date for determining the upper age limit, qualifications and/or experience shall be the closing date prescribed for submission of online applications i.e. last date of submission of online application.
k. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed under GOI instructions are encouraged to apply. Relaxation in age limit shall be applicable irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved for them or not, provided the post is identified suitable for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
Note : A candidate under the category PwBD will be considered to be eligible for appointment only if he/she (after such physical examination as the appointing authority may prescribe) is found to satisfy the requirements of physical and medical standards for the above post.
l. If candidates residing abroad, they may request to attend the interview online or have their candidature considered in-absentia by the Selection Committee. This request must be submitted in writing. However, the decision of the appointing authority in this regard shall be final and binding.
m. Only outstation candidates called and found eligible for interview may be paid single to and fro second-class rail fare from the actual place of undertaking the journey or from the normal place of their residence whichever is nearer to the place of interview on production of Rail Tickets/Rail Ticket Numbers or any other proof of journey performed within India, as per rules. For road journeys between stations not connected by rail, the actual bus fare or road mileage at the lowest rate, may be reimbursed on production of documentary proof (bus tickets), as per GoI instructions on this subject.

n. Any discrepancy between the information provided in the application and the original documents will render the candidate ineligible unless supported by valid documents/ affidavit. In such cases, the candidate will also not receive reimbursement for travel fare.
0. The decision of the Appointing Authority in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination/interview will be final and binding on the candidates. No enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection from any individual or agency on behalf of the candidate.
p. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification for the post.
q. The number of vacancies indicated against each category/post is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.
r. Date of Birth filled by the candidate in the online application form and the same recorded in the Matriculation/10th Standard or equivalent mark-sheet/certificate indicating date of birth will be accepted for determining the age and no subsequent request for change will be considered/granted. Where date of birth is not available in certificate/mark sheets, issued by concerned Educational Boards, School leaving certificate indicating Date of Birth will be considered.
s. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to cancel the advertisement without providing any reason and may also decide not to fill any or all positions, if necessary.
t. Notifications about the date of the interview, the recommendations of the Screening/Selection Committees, the criteria used, and any further updates, notices, addendum or corrigendum related to this advertisement will be posted solely on the CSIR-IICT official website. No individual notifications will be sent to candidates, thus the candidates are advised to check the CSIR-IICT official website regularly.
u. The selected candidates will be on probation for a specific period from the date of taking over charge of the post. The probationary period may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Competent Authority. After successful completion of probationary period, they will be considered for confirmation in accordance with the extant rules.
v. Where a specific area or discipline is required as eligibility criteria for the post and if the same is not evident from the candidate’s marks sheet and/or degree certificate from the concerned university, the candidates must provide valid document(s) to substantiate their claims, else, the decision of the Screening Committee regarding the acceptance or rejection of such claims will be final and binding on the candidates.
w. Candidates should indicate as to whether any of their blood/close relatives [relation to a Council servant include the wife or husband, son or daughter, parents, brothers or sisters or any person related to any of them by blood or marriage, whether they are dependent on the Council servant or not] is working in CSIR-IICT or any other National Labs/Institutes/Units of the CSIR.
x. In the event of any inconsistency between Hindi and English version of this advertisement, the English version shall prevail.
y. NO INTERIM ENQUIRY OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED. The email address mentioned on the website for online application is for resolution of operational issues related to online submission of application form only.

Age Limit & Relaxations :
a. The upper age limit shall be relaxed by 05 years for Scheduled Caste [SC]/ Scheduled Tribe [ST] and 03 years for Other Backward Class [OBC(NCL)], as per Government orders in force, only in respect of those cases where the posts/vacancies are reserved for respective categories.
b. SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates who apply against the posts not reserved for them i.e. Unreserved (UR) posts will not be eligible for age relaxation and they will be treated at par with general candidates in respect of their selection [Application Fee Exemption is, however, applicable for SC and ST candidates in such cases].
c. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories of SC/ST/OBC(NCL) must upload a scanned copy of their certificate with their applications. This certificate should be in the prescribed format and issued by the Competent Authority authorized to issue such certificates, such as the SDO, District Magistrate, or Deputy Commissioner, as specified by the Government of India.
d. SC/ST/OBC(NCL) certificates should be in the prescribed formats for appointment to posts under the Government of India (GoI). The OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates must also meet the Non-Creamy Layer criteria for appointment to posts under the GoI as laid down by the GoI and not for appointment in any of the States of Union bearing references to those States Govt. orders. e. Eligibility for OBC candidates will be based on castes listed in the Central List of the Government of India, and their sub-caste must match the entries in this list; otherwise, their candidature will not be considered under any reserved category and will be treated as Unreserved (UR), if otherwise eligible. OBC candidates in the “Creamy Layer” are not entitled to concessions available to the OBC category and must indicate their category as General.
f. The OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) are required to additionally furnish a ‘Form of Declaration’ supporting their claim that they do not belong to the OBC (Creamy Layer) category based on income for the immediate preceding three financial years.
g. SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/EWS etc. candidates are required to present the original certificate in the prescribed format, signed by the specified authority, as and when asked. Candidate must upload scanned copy of the requisite certificate along with online application. However, the claim of the candidate belonging to specific category will be regulated as per extant GoI guidelines on the subject.
h. Upper age limit is also relaxable upto five years for the departmental candidates. This implies that Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes category candidates would get maximum 10 years of age relaxation including 5 years age relaxation meant for their respective categories. Similarly, OBC(NCL) candidates would get maximum 8 years including 3 years of age relaxation meant for OBC(NCL) category. This relaxation will be admissible to such departmental candidates who are with 3 years continuous service and working in posts which are in the same line or allied cadre and where a relation could be established that the service already rendered in that particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of the post to which recruitment is being made. The decision in this regard will rest with the appointing authority.
i. A candidate claiming to belong to the category of departmental candidate and thus seeking age relaxation under this para would be required to produce a Certificate issued after the date of advertisement from his/her Employer on the Office letter head to the effect that he/she is regularly appointed and not on casual/ad-hoc/daily wages/hourly paid/contract basis employee. j. The upper age limit is relaxable up to the age of 35 years for Widows, Divorced Women and Women Judicially separated from Husbands, who are not remarried but no relaxation of educational qualification or method of recruitment (upto 40 years for members belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes candidates in respect of the posts reserved for them). The persons claiming age relaxation under this sub-para would be required to produce following documentary evidence :
i) In case of Widow, Death Certificate of her husband together with the Affidavit that she has not remarried since.
ii) In case of divorced Women and Women judicially separated from their husbands, a certified copy of the judgement /decree of the appropriate Court to prove the fact of divorce or the judicial separation, as the case may be, with an Affidavit in respect of divorced Women that they have not remarried since.
k. Age relaxation of 10 (Ten) years [This implies that Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes category candidates would get maximum 15 years age relaxation including 5 years meant for their respective categories. Similarly, OBC candidates would get maximum upto 13 years including 3 years age relaxation meant for OBC category] in upper age limit shall be allowed to persons suffering from the following benchmark disabilities as per GOI instructions: (i) Category – A – blindness and low vision; (ii) Category B – deaf and hard of hearing; (iii) Category C – locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; (iv) Category D- autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness; (v) Category E – multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (A) to (D) including deaf/blindness.
l. The age concession to the persons with disabilities shall be admissible irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved for person with disabilities or not, provided the post is identified suitable for the relevant category of disability.

How to apply :
Candidates are advised to go through carefully the instructions placed on website for online filling of the application.
a. Eligible candidates are required to apply ONLINE by accessing our website iict.res.in/CAREERS.
b. Candidate has to register with valid Email Address by accessing “New Registration” button on the top of the panel: (Follow the instructions on the page)
c. After successful Registration process, the candidates can login using their credentials to apply through the Online Application Portal.
d. Candidates are advised to follow the instructions while applying.
e. If a candidate does not have a valid email ID, he/she should create a new valid email ID before applying online and should be kept active during the entire recruitment process.
f. The deadlines for the above-mentioned stages of application are as follows: -
1. Starting date for Registration/Fee Payment/ : 08.11.2024 at 09.00 AM Submission of Online Application
2. Last Date for Submission of Online Application : 09.12.2024 at 11.59 PM
g. Candidates are required to remit the application fee of Rs.500/- in favour of "Director, CSIR-IICT" through online payment system only viz., SB Collect by using the following link : onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/ (Govt. Departments ----> Telangana ----> Indian Institute of Chemical Technology ----> Application Fee for Recruitment)
h. No fee is payable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/CSIR Employees/Ex- Servicemen/Abroad candidates subject to uploading of relevant document. Applications without the prescribed fee will not be considered and summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection would be entertained.
i. Candidate is required to upload his/her recent passport size scanned colour photograph, signature and also relevant certificates at the specified place in the online application.

j. Applications submitted cannot be withdrawn, and fee paid are non-refundable under any circumstances. Additionally, fees cannot be held in reserve for future examinations or selections.
k. If a Board, University, or Institute awards CGPA/SGPA/OGPA/DGPA/CPI grades etc., the candidate must convert these into a percentage using the formula provided by the concerned Board/University/Institution. Additionally, copy of the conversion formula issued by concerned Board/University/Institution must be uploaded along with online application. Failure to submit the conversion formula along with the online application form, if applicable, will result in the application being treated as incomplete.
l. Only one application per candidate will be accepted for each postcode. If a candidate submits multiple online applications for the same postcode using different email addresses, only the most recent completed application will be considered. Candidates should retain a copy of the application print-out and any payment details for their records, as these will not be available after the application deadline.
m. A candidate can apply for multiple postcodes, provided they fulfill all eligibility criteria for each individual postcode. However, the candidate must complete a separate application (excluding primary/registration details) along with the requisite application fee separately for each postcode.
n. The candidate must register with their name, email address and mobile number. After successful registration the candidate can login using their credentials to apply through the through the Online Application Portal. Candidates must upload all relevant supporting documents and verify or edit the application to ensure it is accurate and complete. After finalizing the application, the candidate must update the payment details if, applicable, and click ‘Final Submit’ to successfully submit the application form. Once the application is submitted, no further modifications or amendments will be permitted. It is important to keep a printout of the completed application form. Candidates should NOT send a hard copy of the application after submission. They will be requested to submit a hard copy at the appropriate time.
o. Once submitted, any request for change or correction in the application form will not be accepted under any circumstances.
p. In the event of a fake or fabricated application or registration, that misuses the name or photo of any other person, the candidate and/or cyber café will be held accountable for appropriate legal action.
q. Candidates currently working in CSIR/Government Organisations/Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Bodies/Universities/PSU etc., as regular employees, must upload a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) from their employer, along with their online application. Failure to do so will render the application as incomplete.
r. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly. For addendum/corrigendum and updated information regarding this advertisement, please visit our website : iict.res.in
s. No separate individual information/intimation shall be sent to the candidates. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep visiting this website regularly.
t. No separate call letters will be mailed to candidates. All notifications and communications will be sent via email provided by the candidate in the application form.
u. Any information provided by an applicant in their online application form will be binding on the candidate. They will be liable for prosecution and civil consequences if the information or details submitted are found to be false at any later stage.

Instructions to Candidates New Registration
• Candidates desirous to apply for scientific positions against the advertisement should apply through this Online Recruitment Portal only.
• Candidates has to register with valid Email Address by clicking on “New Registration” button on the top of the panel: (Follow the instructions in the “New Registration Form’ Page)
• Upon successful registration, an OTP will be sent to the registered email address.
• The candidate must enter OTP and must fill Title, Name, Contact Number and set Password.
• After successful Registration process, the candidate can log in using their credentials to apply through the Online Application Portal.
• Online application registration and filling of application will be closed on 09-Dec-2024 at 11.59 PM IST , therefore, candidates are advised to submit their application well before the closing date & time and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/inability or failure to login to the website on account of heavy traffic on the servers during the closing date:
• Candidates can apply for multiple postcodes, provided they fulfil all eligibility criteria for each individual postcode. However, the candidate must complete a separate application (excluding primary/registration details) along with the requisite application fee separately for each post code.

Filling of Application Form
• Login using your registered email address and password, enter captcha
• The Online application form has 4 pages 1. Positions 2. Profile 3. For Multiple Positions Update Profile 4. Print Application
• Click on Profile and enter Date of Birth, Category, PwBD, Marital Status and CSIR Laboratories/Institutes Employee columns and submit
• Select Post code for which you want to apply
• Enter your Personal Details, upload the relevant documents and follow the instructions to enter all the fields and click on save & next button
• Enter Address , Country and email and click on save & next button
• Enter Family Details and click on save & next button
• On Other Details page Upload the relevant documents and enter the required fields and click on save & next
• Candidates must enter their Academic/Technical qualification and upload the relevant documents
• Click on Edit button to enter the fields and then update, thereafter enter the other fields and upload the relevant documents and click save & next
• Enter Ph.D. details , upload the relevant document and click save & next
• Enter Employment Details Post M.Tech./Ph.D. click save & next
• Enter details of Publications upload the relevant document and click save & next
• Enter details of Patents, if any and upload the relevant document and click save & next
• Enter details of Award/Honours, if any and upload the relevant document and click save & next
• Enter details of Research Projects, if any and click save & next
• Enter Employment Details and click save & next
• Enter Employment Details Government Servant and click save & next
• Enter Countries Visited and click save & next
• Enter Languages known and click save & next
• Enter Suitability for the position and click save & next
• Enter References, if any and click save & next
• Upload Additional Relevant Documents, if any and click save & next
• Enter payment details, wherever applicable and click save & next • Preview the application you have filled and save
• Candidates can login any number of times and fill information in the above mentioned pages, and save the contents to update the filled information.
• After filling all the pages and uploading the relevant documents, candidate has to click the “Final Submit” button to submit the application.
• Please note that once application is submitted, candidate will not have access to edit Online Application Form for any corrections or updating. Hence, candidates have to ensure that they complete the application form in all respects with correct details.
• Candidates should retain a copy of the application print-out and any payment details for their records.
• It is important to keep a printout of the completed application form. Candidates should NOT send a hard copy of the application after submission.
• Candidates will be requested to submit a hard copy of application along with relevant documents at the appropriate time.