What salary is offered for the Periyar University Project Assistant role?

Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 15,000/-.

How should candidates apply for this recruitment?

Candidates must send their offline applications in the prescribed format along with necessary attachments to the Principal Investigator at Periyar University, Salem.

Periyar University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Periyar University

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Job Location

Salem

Nature of Post

Temporary

Important Dates

Apply Start

22 Oct 2026

Last Date

10 Nov 2026

6 days left

About Recruitment

Periyar University has announced an opening for one Project Assistant position for a consultancy project in the Department of Microbiology.
The position is funded by Monarch Biotech Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, focusing on the valorisation of dairy processing whey.
The tenure of the appointment is for a period of two years on a temporary basis.

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Project Assistant

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences from a recognized university.

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Age Limit

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Candidates must be below 30 years of age.

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Project Details

Project Title: Valorisation of Dairy Processing Whey into a Functional Whey Beverage Fortified with Health Promoting Postbiotics
Funding Agency: Monarch Biotech Pvt. Ltd, Chennai
Tenure: 2 Years

Desirable Skills

Microbial culture techniques
Fermentation technology
Postbiotic/metabolite extraction from microbial cultures
Analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis spectrophotometry

Selection Process

Application Screening

Interview

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Application Screening
2
Interview

How to Apply

1Download the prescribed application format from the Periyar University official notification at https://www.periyaruniversity.ac.in/Documents/2026/Advt/ad23.pdf
2Fill in the application form with required personal and educational details, and affix a recent passport sized photo.
3Attach required documents including 10th, Higher Secondary, Graduation, Post Graduation marks/degrees, GATE/CSIR/UGC qualification details, publications, experience certificates, and a signed declaration.
4Send the completed application to Dr. A. Murugan, Principal Investigator – Consultancy Project, Dean – Research Affairs, Professor, Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem – 636 011, Tamil Nadu so that it is received by 10 November 2026.

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Q1. How many vacancies are available in Periyar University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026?

There is 1 Project Assistant post available for the consultancy project at Periyar University.

Q2. What is the last date to submit the application for Periyar University Project Assistant?

The last date for receiving applications is 10 November 2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for this post?

Candidates must hold an M.Sc. degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences from a recognized university.

Q4. What is the age limit for the Project Assistant position?

Please read the official notification carefully before applying.

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Additional Details

•Posting is for the consultancy project titled 'Valorisation of Dairy Processing Whey into a Functional Whey Beverage Fortified with Health Promoting Postbiotics' funded by Monarch Biotech Pvt. Ltd, Chennai at Periyar University, Salem.
•Preference will be given to candidates skilled in microbial culture techniques, fermentation technology, postbiotic or metabolite extraction, and analytical techniques like HPLC, GC-MS, and UV-Vis spectrophotometry.
•Appointment is purely temporary for a duration of 2 years with no right to claim regular university employment.
•Applications in the prescribed format along with required attachments must be sent to Dr. A. Murugan, Principal Investigator, Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem.