Project Associate-I (pea pod protein clean-label food additives)

New Delhi, Delhi ₹31,000/month + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or ₹25,000/month + Contract On-site

One contractual Project Associate-I post on a DBT-funded project on extraction and non-chemical functionalisation of pea pod protein for clean-label smart food additives.

Country: India
Experience: 0+ years
Salary / stipend: ₹31,000/month + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or ₹25,000/month + HRA (others)
Application deadline: 16 Nov 2026
Availability: Open

Who can apply

Master's degree in Food Science / Food Science and Technology / Food Technology / Biochemistry

Review the original notice to confirm the requirements. Related degrees are not automatically equivalent; the recruiting organisation decides eligibility.

What you’ll do

Laboratory research and food product development work under the project.

What the employer asks for

Master's in Food Science, Food Science & Technology, Food Technology or Biochemistry. Hands-on lab and product development experience and basic computer skills desirable. Maximum age 35 on interview date (relaxation for SC/ST/women and OBC).

How to apply

Read the full notice and follow the instructions on the original application page.

Walk-in interview on 16 Nov 2026 at 9:30 AM; late reporting after 10:30 AM not considered

Source & editorial check

Venue: NRL Building 3rd floor, Division of Food Science & Postharvest Technology, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012. Bring two copies of Annexure I and II, photos, originals, NOC if employed. No TA/DA.

Original posting: Date not stated
Checked 2026-11-03 · Updated 2026-11-03