The Sikkim Institute of Science and Technology (SIST), Chisopani, South Sikkim, released this recruitment advertisement on 17 July 2026. As per Ref. No. 1114/SIST/ADM/JRF/2026/03, the institute invites applications for one post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in an AICTE-funded research project in the Department of Chemistry. The last date to apply by email is 31 July 2026. This vacancy suits candidates with a first-class Master’s degree in Chemistry, or an M.Tech in Chemical Engineering or Nanotechnology, who hold a NET/GATE qualification and want research experience in nanomaterials.
The recruitment is for 01 post in total. It is a purely temporary, project-based position under a Government of India funding scheme, with the place of work at SIST, Chisopani, Jorethang, Namchi District, Sikkim. The full post, salary and eligibility details are given below. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official SIST advertisement Ref. No. 1114/SIST/ADM/JRF/2026/03 dated 17.07.2026. Last verified: 19 July 2026.
The Sikkim Institute of Science and Technology is recruiting 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post through advertisement Ref. No. 1114/SIST/ADM/JRF/2026/03 dated 17 July 2026. The last date to apply is 31 July 2026, and applications must be sent in the prescribed format by email to parita.basnet@sist.edu.in. Selection is through shortlisting followed by an interview, and the selected candidate is expected to join immediately.
Quick Summary — SIST JRF Vacancy 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sikkim Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) |
| Post | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancy | 01 (One) |
| Salary | ₹34,000/- per month (subject to satisfactory performance) |
| Application Mode | Email (prescribed format) |
| Eligibility | First-class Master’s in Chemistry or M.Tech (Chemical Engg./Nanotechnology) with NET/GATE |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting followed by interview via email |
| Place of Posting | SIST, Chisopani, Jorethang, Namchi District, Sikkim |
| Last Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates up to 28 years with the above qualification |
About Sikkim Institute of Science and Technology
SIST, Chisopani, functions under the Directorate of Technical Education, Education Department, Government of Sikkim. It is one of the state’s own technical institutions in South Sikkim. This JRF post is part of a funded research project titled “Biosynthesized ZnO-Based Advanced Nanomaterials for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Contaminants, including Antibiotics, Analgesics and Antipyretics.” The project is funded by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) 2025 Lab to Market, Govt. of India (RPS-1-3717044611-2025-8034/216). For a JRF, working on an AICTE-funded project at a state technical institute means guided research experience under named investigators — Dr. Parita Basnet (PI) and Dr. Karma Hissey Lepcha (Co-PI).
Location and How This Vacancy Compares
The institute campus is at Chisopani, near Jorethang in Namchi District, South Sikkim. Jorethang is a well-known market town in the southern part of the state and sits close to the Sikkim–West Bengal border, so it is reachable by road from both the Namchi side and the North Bengal side. Candidates coming from Siliguri or Darjeeling can travel by shared taxi routes that regularly serve Jorethang. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm current routes locally before travelling.
Research and project-based posts do come up in the region from time to time. Candidates with a life-science background may also want to look at this M.Sc Microbiology vacancy in Sikkim at NBBGC, while those open to project work outside Sikkim can compare it with the CAU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026. Compared with these, the SIST JRF stands out for its fixed ₹34,000 monthly fellowship and the NET/GATE requirement, which narrows the applicant pool.
Important Dates
The advertisement gives one clear deadline. Applications reach by email only, so no postal time needs to be factored in — but candidates should not wait until the last day.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement released | 17 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply (by email) | 31 July 2026 |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email |
| Joining | Selected candidate is expected to join immediately |
Vacancy Details and Salary
The notification lists a single post. The full breakdown as printed is below.
| Post | No. of Posts | Remuneration | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 (One) | ₹34,000/- per month (subject to satisfactory performance) | 28 years |
| Total | 01 | — | — |
Duration: The post is initially for 12 months, extendable up to the termination of the project (3 years) or availability of funds, whichever is earlier, subject to satisfactory performance and periodic review. This is a purely temporary, project-based position — it does not lead to a permanent government post.
Eligibility for SIST JRF 2026
The notification applies one standard to the single post:
- Essential qualification: First-class Master’s Degree in Chemistry or M.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Nanotechnology, along with a valid NET/GATE qualification.
- Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in nanochemistry.
- Age limit: 28 years as stated in the advertisement.
Candidates who narrowly miss the NET/GATE condition should not apply to this post, but can track other openings in the state — for example, the Sikkim Manipal University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026, where the entry conditions differ.
Selection Process
Selection is straightforward and fully described in the advertisement. There is no written examination mentioned.
- Candidates send their application in the prescribed format by email on or before 31 July 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview via email.
- The selected candidate is expected to join immediately.
One practical point from the notification: since the interview call comes by email, candidates should apply from an email address they check regularly.
How to Apply for SIST JRF Recruitment 2026
The notification asks for an email application only. The steps as per the advertisement:
- Prepare the application in the prescribed format given with the official notification.
- Send it by email to parita.basnet@sist.edu.in on or before 31 July 2026.
- Address it to: Dr. Parita Basnet, Department of Chemistry, Sikkim Institute of Science and Technology (SIST), Chisopani, Jorethang, Namchi Dist., Sikkim.
- Wait for the interview call, which will be sent to shortlisted candidates via email.
Documents to keep ready
- Application in the prescribed format
- Master’s degree / M.Tech certificate and marksheets (first-class proof)
- NET/GATE qualification certificate
- Proof of nanochemistry experience, if any (desirable qualification)
Candidates exploring more openings alongside this one can also see the current Sikkim Manipal University jobs for Junior Technician and Assistant Professor posts.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | Download SIST Recruitment (Sikkim Institute of Science and Technology) PDF |
| Application email | parita.basnet@sist.edu.in (as printed in the notification) |
| More Sikkim government jobs | SPSC VLW Recruitment 2026 details |
Should You Apply?
This post suits a young postgraduate — Master’s in Chemistry or M.Tech in Chemical Engineering/Nanotechnology — who already holds NET or GATE and wants funded research experience. The ₹34,000 monthly fellowship is a standard JRF-level amount, and the project topic (ZnO nanomaterials for degrading pharmaceutical contaminants) sits in an active research area, so the work can feed directly into a PhD application or research publications. This career-path note is added context, not part of the official notification.
The honest trade-off: this is a purely temporary, project-based job. It runs for 12 months at first and cannot go beyond 3 years or the availability of funds. It is not a route to a permanent government post. Competition should be moderate rather than huge — the NET/GATE condition plus the 28-year age limit filters out many applicants, though a single post means only one candidate succeeds. Candidates who need immediate long-term job security should weigh this against permanent state vacancies before deciding.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for SIST JRF Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 31 July 2026. Applications must be sent in the prescribed format by email to parita.basnet@sist.edu.in, addressed to Dr. Parita Basnet, Department of Chemistry, SIST, Chisopani, Jorethang, Namchi District, Sikkim.
What is the salary of the Junior Research Fellow at SIST?
The remuneration is ₹34,000 per month, subject to satisfactory performance. The post is initially for 12 months and can be extended up to the end of the 3-year project or the availability of funds, whichever is earlier.
Is NET or GATE compulsory for the SIST JRF post 2026?
Yes. The advertisement asks for a first-class Master’s degree in Chemistry, or an M.Tech in Chemical Engineering or Nanotechnology, with NET/GATE qualification. Preference goes to candidates with experience in nanochemistry.
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